Category: Make
4 Reasons You Should Start Woodcarving
Woodcarving is unlike other artistic hobbies. While there is some cost to getting started, the benefits are worth the expense. Relaxing Strangely, digging into wood…
Candle and Lamp Shade Crafting in Metal and Paper
While I have covered two articles about candle lamp shades previously, I wanted to share just one more post about this handicraft from the past….
Candle Shade Making
Candle shade making was quite a popular craft. While I already made one post on this topic, I wanted to share this 1909 article on…
How People Made Candle Shades Over 100 Years Ago
Candle shades, like lampshades, were once a popular way to dress up candlelight. However, they were also very dangerous because they could catch fire in…
100 Year Old Instructions for Making Bayberry Wax Candles
Bayberry candles are a type of candle that are made from the bayberry shrub. The bayberry shrub is a small, evergreen shrub that is found…
Lore, Crafts, and Magic of Lavender Herb
The magical lavender herb has been found throughout history in folklore and crafts. In addition, the scent is used in oils, perfumes, cosmetics, baths, and…
Build a Window Conservatory Instructions From 1908
Very brief instructions on how to build a window conservatory. The instructions were published in a Virginia newspaper in 1908. A Window Conservatory During the…
How to Make a Window Cold Box Instructions from 1922
Below are instructions on how to make a window cold box. These were used before everyone had a refrigerator in their kitchens. People would bring…
How to Make a Round Face Mallet from 1924
Instructions on how to make a mallet out of a log. This type of mallet was preferred because the head would not slip off the…
How to Make a Bevel – Tool Making Instructions from 1922
These instructions and illustration for making your own bevel tool were originally published in 1922. Make a Bevel Tool Every “Handy Boy” should find it…
