Names matter—a lot. I spent countless hours deliberating over what to call this fledgling venture. Place-based names like “Eugene Metalworks” felt uninspired, and self-referential ones like “FS Studios” seemed generic. While a craft should speak for itself, the way you present it to the world is an extension of your art. Why not have a… Read more

‘Begin at the beginning,’ the King said gravely, ‘and go on till you come to the end: then stop. ‘ — Lewis Carrol, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Seeking and Searching So, dear reader, may we heed the advice of Mr. Carrol, and let us begin.  My aim with this blog is to not only document… Read more