Is art and craft still profitable as a business? Craftspeople and artists together feel the impact that mechanisation and mass production has had on their work, affecting the demand for their creation and the sales there-off . For many budding artisans and artists as well as amateur ones, it is…
Once you have understood the basic principles of how a hand tool works, practice is the best way to learn it's proper use. When you have mastered this skill, you will discover that there are many instances while building that a hand tool saves you time and effort, while delivering impeccable results.…
Is it possible to run a moneymaking small-scale woodworking business in today's day? Woodworking is not just a craft, it's a tradition of sorts. The way our ancestors did it was very different from the way things are done now. Handicrafts were the norm then. Today, a handicraft has to…
Cuts are important. Every woodworker knows that. And every tip helps no matter how long you have been woodworking. Cutting plywood is different to cutting wood in many ways. You need to plan your cuts differently to get the desired finished results. Often, plywood sheets are large and heavy and…
It is a common misconception that hand tools always take more time to do a job. There is also the notion that power tools deliver better results. First of all, on several occasions it is more convenient and faster to use a hand tool than it's power tool counterpart. Also,…
A table saw is a very precise power tool capable of delivering consistent results over time. It doesn't need much attention from you once it's properly setup but cannot be completely neglected either. Annual or bi-annual maintenance procedures are recommended. Besides, issues can arise every now and then and you…
What are the most common difficulties of working from home and how to overcome them. You may find it surprising to read this but it's true. Many people find it very difficult to get work done even when they are working from the comfort of their homes. I know this…
Can you take good pictures with your mobile or digital camera? Do you enjoy doing it? Well, then there is more you can do with your pictures than upload them to Facebook and Instagram. There are websites, and they also have phone apps, who need all kinds of images. They…
There is a wonderful way to create popular woodworking projects that you will find easy to sell. You can do this by following a very successful business principle known as "working in a niche". What is a niche? If you look up the meaning of niche it means "speciality". The…
The question of how to sell your wood crafts and projects begs asking a few more questions... What level of woodworking are you engaged in? Do you make small projects or larger pieces of furniture? Do you want to sell only the wood crafts you make yourself or are you…