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Mar 11, 2018
1 min

March Giveaway

The March Giveaway has begun over on the Facebook page. It’s a Walnut, half turned and half carved piece. Rules are posted there.

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Mar 4, 2018
3 min

It's all about Class..

I’ve been procrastinating on this post... for the last few years believe it or not. I thought that since there are more newer folk to my ...

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From the wand shop.... thinking of Fire on a cold day.

McCormick Wands

Dec 28, 2017
2 min

From the wand shop.... thinking of Fire on a cold day.

It feels like -39’c this morning outside my workshop. Winter is no doubt here. So....let’s talk Fire for a minute? Fire can be a tricky t...

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From the Wand Shop.....In the Restricted Section..

McCorick Wands

Oct 8, 2017
3 min

From the Wand Shop.....In the Restricted Section..

Possession of a Legend. I was asked a number of months ago at a show about rare woods. Geography, I think, plays a part and also how wel...

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From the Wand Shop....Here's looking at Yew.

McCormick Wands

Aug 21, 2017
3 min

From the Wand Shop....Here's looking at Yew.

There are many many stories about Yew. It's energy is a special one compared to other woods... actually I've used few others that share s...

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Aug 17, 2017
2 min

From the Wand Shop--- Speaking of Oak..

With Ottawa Geek Market coming up at the end of september, I'll be focusing much of the stock on the Apprentice Class of wands. This norm...

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From the Wand Shop-
Musings from a Master Wand Maker...

McCormick Wands

Aug 16, 2017
1 min

From the Wand Shop- Musings from a Master Wand Maker...

So i sat there the other day having a spirited conversation with my dog, my familiar... who was politely panting sitting there while i ja...

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