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An excerpt from his article:
This is the only question the carver must ask: "Where is the knife going when it goes beyond where I intended?" I tell them the question, then illustrate it with a little game. I say, "You tell me where this knife is going when it slips away." Then I hold the knife on a piece of wood as though I were about to start carving. First, I hold it over my leg. "Where is it going?” Then I hold it next to my foot. "Where is it going?" Then I place my hand on the wrong side of the piece of wood so that the knife is going toward the hand. "Where is it going?" Then I hold the wood very near whoever is sitting next to me. "Where is it going?" The kids see the pattern right away, it is easy to answer these questions!
Then I hold the wood so that the knife will slip away into open air. "Where is it going?"
"Into the air!" they shout. It is that simple!
To complicate the matter a tad there are very good and useful carving techniques that involve holding the blade vertically and carving toward one’s chest. That is why the rule is not the proverbial always carve away from yourself! Instead of a rule I offer a question that demands attention from the intellect of the carver, “Where is my knife going when it slips away?”
All the other images in the carving article are safe and appropriate! And here are a few more (above) for visual reference. We hope that clears things up and again apologize to Chris and all of you for the error. ~amanda P.S. Don't forget to check out our recently produced video, featuring Chris teaching us how to properly sharpen our knives, with plenty of great carving shots as well!Come See What's in Store: Taproot Holiday Pop Up Shop Now Open
The day has finally arrived and the Taproot Holiday Pop Up Shop is officially open!
We're proud of the selection of hand-picked, handmade and artisanal goods that we have brought together and hope that, regardless of whether you choose to buy, you'll take a look at each maker's story highlighted on their product's page. They are all interesting and talented people creating things of beauty and quality. Remember, supplies are limited and we won't be restocking, so shop early for best selection.
Here's a sample of what you'll find:
Clockwise from Top Left: Over the Knee Socks, Acorn Cap Candles, Family Healing Kit, Veggie Plate Trio
Clockwise from Top Left: 4 Seasons Tea Towels, Salt Water Taffy, Wool Journal, Bud Vases
We've also been busy creating a whole new line of Taproot Goods, our own unique items that we'll have in the shop most all the time (unlike Pop Up items which, when they're gone, they're gone). We're excited to show you what we've been cooking up.
Clockwise from Left: Support Local Farmers T-Shirt with an exclusive-to-Taproot Phoebe Wahl illustration; Taproot Recipe Cards featuring our favorites from all 12 issues plus blank cards to add your own, all in a box made of reclaimed barn board from Vermont dairy barns; Phoebe Wahl's Feminism is Freedom slogan adorns an organic cotton tee; set of lined and unlined journals.
Clockwise from Left: Growth Chart featuring Phoebe Wahl illustration measures children up to 67"; Farm Family Paper Dolls; Taproot Mason Jar with Cuppow lid; set of mini-prints of 2014 Taproot Cover art.
We still have 2015 Phoebe Wahl Calendars as well, but they're going fast. We sold out of them last year, so don't miss your chance to pick one up!
Hopefully you can find something in the Pop Up items or Taproot Goods that will tickle someone's (perhaps your own!) fancy this season. Regardless, I hope that your coming days are filled with plenty of opportunities to connect with friends, family and community.
Keep in touch,
Jason
Announcing our 2015 Taproot Calendar
I don't know about you, but for me it sure feels like 2014 has gone by wicked fast. I know there's still better than two months to go, but if your household is anything like mine, the holidays are the most breakneck, flat out time of any year. I'm not complaining either; this has been a good year (so far) for all of us here and I hope for you as well.
All of which to say, it's time to start thinking about the turn of the calendar. Well, friend, we've got you covered. The new Taproot Calendar with art by Phoebe Wahl is available and ready to purchase. Unlike last year (when we sold out in a matter of days), we've done our best to make sure there's enough stock to go around, but I still wouldn't dillydally about picking up one for yourself or giving one to a friend; supplies are limited.
As well received as last year's was, we think this one is even better. Better paper, better printing and (saving the best for last) seven never-before-seen new pictures from Phoebe Wahl. I could go on and on in words, but why don't I show you around instead? Also new to the shop is the Taproot Tote Bag that visitors to our booth at the Common Ground Country Fair really loved. What's not to love? It's organic, made in the USA and sports art from Phoebe Wahl. Take a look at the pic. We hope you like it.
These are just two of the new offerings you can expect from us this fall and winter, in addition, of course to your copy of BREAD in late November (you have subscribed or renewed, haven't you?), so be sure to keep in touch by watching our website or following us on Ramblings (our blog), Instagram or Facebook. We want you to be the first to know.
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