Master craftsman Aaron Paul has elevated the hobby of creating beautiful antique fan lighting fixtures. Not only that, Aaron makes sure that the historical narrative of said antique is included with each work of art whenever possible. He does this because he sees his work in a greater context, he wants people to know “they are buying a piece of history – some are 100 years old,” he says. He pines philosophically about his work and about the crafter who first brought life to the object to which he will provide a second life. He speaks in earnest and I am moved by his desire to infuse each piece with love in hopes of creating a ripple effect into the lives and homes of his customers. Read More
DIY Discussion
How To (Safely) Harvest Pallet Wood For Your Projects
We’ve all seen furniture and home accents made of pallet wood, with that rustic, weathered aesthetic. But where does this versatile material come from and how does one obtain it? For the uninitiated, refined pallet wood can simply be purchased from brokers, like The Home Depot. In its crude form, however, pallet wood is a natural resource harvested from the ore-rich veins of surface mines, colloquially known as “backs of stores.” Pallet wood can be dangerous to separate. But with a little knowledge, elbow grease and some simple tools, the hobby prospector can safely extract usable pallet wood from raw ore; no industrial chemicals or blast furnace required. Come along and we’ll show you how it’s done! Read More
