Category: Skills

The term "pyrography" means writing with fire - and dates back to the Chinese Han Dynasty when it was called “fire needle embroidery." Today, instead of heating a fireplace poker over flames, we...

You know you need a new hobby but aren't entirely sure where to start. About nine months ago, I was in the same situation, but after reading a book I quickly learned that I needed a few hobbies to...

If you go to Google and search "what is a good hobby to start?" you'll be disappointed with the results. That is unless this article is what you found, then ignore what I just wrote. Bad jokes...

Did you that there are over 20,000 species of bees globally, and about 4,000 of them native to North America? According to the Center for Biological Diversity, 23% of bees in North America are in...

Welcome to the wonderful world of scrimshaw. It’s challenging for sure, but an art-form worth mastering over a lifetime. The great part about scrimshaw is that it can be as simple or complicated...

This might be the first time I've had to slap a disclaimer on a how-to guide. But it's an important one. Because learning how to pick a lock comes with quite a bit of responsibility. So before we...