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Shepherd’s Axe

  • by JLoose
  • May 7, 2021May 7, 2021

The shepherd’s axe is a fairly common thing in Eastern Europe and goes by many names… fokos, ciapuga, valaska, and certainly others. It’s for walking… Read More »Shepherd’s Axe

Spring Hive Inspection

  • by JLoose
  • April 11, 2021April 11, 2021

Today was a good day to check in with the surviving hives and see how everyone made it through Winter. We’ve had an unusual stretch… Read More »Spring Hive Inspection

Sigewif Bee Pins

  • by JLoose
  • April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

I’m going to be making more jewelry inspired by Ancient things & maybe a dash of Art Nouveau. I like making swords and blades, but… Read More »Sigewif Bee Pins

Happy Spring Hive

  • by JLoose
  • March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

That first busy day of Spring is always a joy. This big hive is cleaning house and getting ready to find some nectar. The maples… Read More »Happy Spring Hive

Hints of Spring… Hope & Sorrow

  • by JLoose
  • February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Today was 44F, which for February in Vermont is quite warm. I was able to peek at some hives I’d previously only been able to… Read More »Hints of Spring… Hope & Sorrow

The Worst of Winter

  • by JLoose
  • February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

We’re finally having a normal snow-year here in the Green Mountains of Vermont, and more of a usual blast of cold air. This week, the… Read More »The Worst of Winter

Secrets of Meadmaking

  • by JLoose
  • February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Pro tip for cold climates & mead brewing. Mead likes to ferment at 70-78F. In my experience, cold temps can extend the primary ferment by… Read More »Secrets of Meadmaking

Mead Brewing Video on Patreon

  • by JLoose
  • February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

So what does a myth-making, metalsmithing, beekeeping kind of guy do with all that honey? That’s right, he brews mead. Join me at http://www.patreon.com/jarthurloose for… Read More »Mead Brewing Video on Patreon

Yes, Still Making Damascus Rings

  • by JLoose
  • February 2, 2021February 3, 2021

I’ve have had a few inquiries lately, and yes, I am still making the stainless damascus rings. I do, however, expect another very subdued wedding… Read More »Yes, Still Making Damascus Rings

Recording Sigewif

  • by JLoose
  • January 25, 2021February 2, 2021

So. An experiment in posting via my iPad whilst cooking stainless billets in the forge… LOL. They must be held at high temp for quite… Read More »Recording Sigewif

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