Spray paint… It makes a great wood finish! No, really! If you know the coating to apply after you paint it. In the latest Fabricator’s Field Guide, I break down my go to antique black painted finish! Cheers! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #DIY Spray Paint + Wax = Instant Antique Wood Finish (Easiest Ever!)

Some of the most enigmatic pottery in the world comes from the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico. Maria Martinez is one of the most famous potters that practice this Pueblo’s style. Known for its jet black polished finish. This video, one that I watched as a kid and recently found on YouTube, documents the process of crafting the world famous pottery. Including the secret ingredient at the end to make the black fired finish… #artstr #grownostr

Rushing ruins good work… I’ve seen people try to “knock out” a project in a weekend, only to waste time fixing mistakes later. Good work is the reward of patience. Think your next 3 steps before you take one. Craftsmanship isn’t about speed—it’s about momentum in the right direction. #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #DIY #proofofwork #grownostr

🛠️ Friday Fabricator’s Mad Libs: Fill in the Blanks! “The strangest material I’ve ever worked with was ______. It was supposed to be easy, but instead, it ______.” Post your version 👇 #FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #metalworking #woodworking #games #artstr

What is the scorecard of failure? My wife and I were at our Bitcoin meetup last night and ran into an old acquaintance. He was a business owner that was manufacturing and selling kettlebells in our city a few years ago. Long story short, we purchased some and started going to his workout gatherings. They were great fun and we met really interesting and great people. Fast forward a few years, the company had to close down. It’s hard to start a manufacturing business… Last night he described that venture as a failure… Was it? We told him that those workout groups were a highlight of that time for us and we still remember them fondly. He was unaware of the impact that he had on us and others. He was only focused on the revenue that wasn’t brought in. Money is not the only scorecard in life. Relationships, experiences, and personal growth are as important. We never grow unless we are stretched and forced to respond to circumstances in and out of our control. They are the tools that we use going forward in life. Sometimes our impact is not seen by us until years after. Happy Friday! Cheers! #grownostr #coffeechain

Failure isn’t the enemy… Failure to continue on is. I’ve messed up more projects than I can count. But every mistake taught me something a book never could. Learn to fail smart, analyze what went wrong, and move forward with better skills. That’s how you grow. What is something you failed at first but learned from? #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #woodworking #metalworking #diy

GM! Nostr! I hope you all have a great day! #coffeechain #grownostr #gm