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Mark Hewitt Making Things

Articles about crafting - leatherwork, woodwork, electronics, sewing, painting, printing, whatever interests me. I'm not an expert at anything but I try a lot of stuff. Learn from my mistakes!

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My Etsy Shop - Uncommon Works

If you'd like to support the blog or just get some nice hand made items which may enhance your life, brighten your days and lift your spirits, you can buy some of the things I've made! Visit my Etsy shop at uncommon.works - I ship worldwide at affordable rates and aim to turn all orders around in 1-3 business days.

Currently for sale (with more to come very soon):

Daily Mindfulness Journals	Craft Ideas Notebooks	Leatherman Squirt Pouches

Posts

2019

22nd of December: Off-Topic End of the Year: Christmas Cocktails!

15th of December: Who's Got a Beard That's Long and...Green?

8th of December: Christmas Maker Gift Guide

1st of December: New Products, New Tools, New...Age?

23rd of November: I Still Aten't Dead

27th of October: Three Quick Fixes

20th of October: More Sewing Machine Shenanigans

13th of October: New Tool Joy and Vintage Sewing Machine Maintenance

6th of October: 10,000 Hours Progress and Housing - And Next Steps

18th of September: Dining Room Cinema Seating

3rd of September: I Aten't Dead

5th of May: Hiatus

28th of April: Prototyping

14th of April: Mini Lathe

7th of April: Breaking Blocks

31st of March: A Bit Stalled

17th of March: Leather Holster for a Flip 2 Phone - Part 2

10th of March: Leather Holster for a Flip 2 Phone - Part 1

3rd of March: Harnessing Your Creative Mind and New Notebooks!

17th of February: VR Headset Mod for Glasses Wearers and Journal Update

10th of February: Storage and Organising

3rd of February: Handmade Quick Daily Journal - Part 2: The Making

21st of January: Handmade Quick Daily Journal - Part 1: Research and Development

13th of January: Desk Modifications

6th of January: Inspiration

2018

31st of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 8: The New Suit - The Boot Toppers and the End

27th of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 7: The New Suit - The Stencils

24th of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 6: The New Suit - The Hat

21st of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 5: The New Suit - Fur and Lights

18th of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 4: Vegas, San Francisco and the Desert

15th of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 3: Santacon 2006, The Santa Staff of Doom

12th of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 2: Santacon 2005, Bat Wings and Drinking Tentacles

9th of December: 8 Days of Santacraft, Part 1: Introduction to Santacon

2nd of December: Leather Portfolio Case for Phone, Notebook and Pen: Part 2

25th of November: Leather Portfolio Case for Phone, Notebook and Pen: Part 1

18th of November: Pace (and an update on the 10,000 Hours project)

4th of November: Printed Boxes (with downloadable templates)

28th of October: Leather Belt Pouch for a Leatherman Squirt Multitool Part 2: Making the Pouch

21st of October: Leather Belt Pouch for a Leatherman Squirt Multitool Part 1: Research and Development

13th of October: My 10,000 Hours

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