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- Tealight HoldersHas there ever been a better analogy for life, love or craftsmanship than the common tealight holder? Of course not. And I could go on and on about them, but instead, I want to inspire you to make your own tealight holders. Unlike most candle holders, tealight holders can come in many shapes and sizes, and you can find inspiration for them virtually anywhere – you can make simple ones for beginners’ craft projects and give away for Christmas, or go all out and create a Back to the Future themed DeLorean tealight holder. Which I will put on my list, too, because you can never have enough ideas. In this category, you can find all the tealight holders I have made, inspired by all manner of things and techniques. If you are new to that magical world populated by tealight holders, I recommend you start with this video about the various ways to make a tealight-sized hole.
- Magic WandsAlmost everywhere that magic is performed, you can find magic wands in one form, shape or size or another. From the “old man’s stick” design to the sleek, more nimble wands common at certain wizarding schools, the need to channel your own magic using a pointy device seems to be commonplace. Magic aside, wandmaking has many advantages. Wands are easy projects to make, can serve as skillbuilders to hone techniques or practice new ones, and even let you try out completely new and possibly weird ideas. In addition, wands do not take up much space and, even better, make cool gifts! I make no guarantees that the wands I am making will actually work. I imagine that if they did, I would not be writing this. Instead, I would conjur up a shaving golem to be my personal assistant and do these things for me. And yes, before you ask, I am writing this myself. Wand more? Then go ahead and check out the variety of magic wands that I have made, and let me know which you like best! And then head into your shop, make one yourself and send me pictures!
- Inspired by…Inspiration can come in many shapes and forms. Sometimes you have a problem that needs solving. Sometimes you see something quite unrelated and get inspired. And sometimes you find something in a game, a movie or a book that you want to make, one way or another. This is where you will find these projects. Keep an eye out for things like these. You do not need to actually make them, but they are a great source for new ideas and new ways to go about things. The idea here, though, is not to copy something verbatim so to speak, but to let inspiration guide you and take artistic license or detours whenever they present themselves. If the end result looks like the original, then that is probably a good thing. If you can manage to make it awesome in some way, then even better. And if you do, do not forget to take a picture and send it to me!
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General Stuff

How to Make Your own Wood Dowels

Dowels – round, long pieces – are a very versatile administration form of wood. They have their use in fine woodworking as well as crafting. And the best part? You… Continue Reading How to Make Your own Wood Dowels

By Dominic, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2021 ago

Weekly Updates

Relatively Regular Update 13.01.2020

Greetings Inspired Ones!I hope you made it okay and above into this new arbitrary piece of time that we call the new year. It is a weird time to be… Continue Reading Relatively Regular Update 13.01.2020

By Dominic, 2 yearsJanuary 13, 2021 ago

plates - 3d printed kitchen toys

Weekly Updates

Update 24.12.2020

Greetings Inspired Ones! it’s almost Christmas, and – no matter what you celebrate – I wish you pleasant days and on top of that health and peace of mind. I… Continue Reading Update 24.12.2020

By Dominic, 2 yearsDecember 24, 2020 ago

Projects

The Cult Interview – How Evil are They?

This video has been a lot of fun to make, but for a change it does not include a project. Instead, the Cult is proving once more that they are… Continue Reading The Cult Interview – How Evil are They?

By Dominic, 2 yearsDecember 22, 2020 ago

Weekly Updates

Weekly(-ish) Update 15.12.2020

Greetings Inspired Ones! I missed an update or two, but I have been sick last week (not the stuff going around) and the kids are home from school which means… Continue Reading Weekly(-ish) Update 15.12.2020

By Dominic, 2 yearsDecember 15, 2020 ago

Projects

Bend Plastic Pipe – More than a Pipe Dream

The most important thing in the world – at least from a goo ball’s perspective – is the pipe. I wanted to add a pipe to my goo ball sculpture,… Continue Reading Bend Plastic Pipe – More than a Pipe Dream

By Dominic, 2 yearsNovember 30, 2020 ago

Weekly Updates

Weekly Update 25.11.2020

Greetings Inspired Ones! For starters, I have decided to move this over to my homepage. Patreon is all well and good if you feel what I do warrants a buck… Continue Reading Weekly Update 25.11.2020

By Dominic, 2 yearsNovember 26, 2020 ago

Weekly Updates

Weekly Update 18.11.2020

Greetings Inspired Ones! I managed to finish a video! I am still not at the top of my game when it comes to sharing it properly to nudge the algorithm,… Continue Reading Weekly Update 18.11.2020

By Dominic, 2 yearsNovember 18, 2020 ago

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Projects

Goo Diorama to Protect my Shop from the Cult

After the recent Cult shenanigans I have decided that I need more protection in and for my shop. Who knows what else they will try with their imminent audit looming… Continue Reading Goo Diorama to Protect my Shop from the Cult

By Dominic, 2 yearsNovember 14, 2020 ago

Weekly Updates

Weekly Update 13.11.2020

Greetings Inspired Ones! Do you care for these updates? Do you find them inspiring or interesting? Please let me know, because, well, I want to know! I do many things… Continue Reading Weekly Update 13.11.2020

By Dominic, 2 yearsNovember 13, 2020 ago

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