At first glance, this piece of ironwood might seem like a valuable find, but to experienced operators, it was something to avoid. Why? Hidden beneath its dense, solid appearance were twisted grains, ...

In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...

Witness as jackfruit wood is carefully dried and shaped into durable 8x12 blocks, ready for construction, using precise techniques and clamps to maintain its integrity during the process, ensuring ...