Behind the Grain Blog

When Everything Just Clicks: My Best Resin Blanks Yet

by Dawn Cowan | Sep 27, 2025 | Behind the Grain, Sustainable Can Still Be Stunning, Uncategorized

You know those moments when you step back from your workbench and think, "Holy shit, I actually did that?" That happened to me twice this week, and I'm still a little stunned by it. I just put a whole case of pens online, with five more special ones waiting for fresh...

Thirteen Years in the Making: My Collection of Custom Wooden Spoons

by Dawn Cowan | Sep 26, 2025 | Behind the Grain, Functional Art, Uncategorized, Why Handmade Still Matters

After thirteen years of marriage, I finally have three custom wooden spoons from Rex—and let me tell you, they were worth the wait. It all started with one spoon about a year ago. Rex crafted it with his typical attention to detail: a thin, long handle and a flat lip...