Category Archives: craft

Texture library update

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

More free textures for designers… Larger files are available on request.

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North American Arms Factory Tour: new at AllOutdoor.

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Manufacturing and gun culture symbiosis 

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Adding value right before our eyes

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Start with a thin wooden board or a piece of laminate. End with a pair of high-quality sculpted grips.   Offer a choice of colors and patterns. This is what capitalism is all about: combining “surplus” capital with time and … Continue reading →

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Old portraits: Yih-Chau Chang

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Originally taken for Concealed Carry magazine. Chau is a well-known civil rights promoter/activist.

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Custom Knives by Nikolay.

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My friend Nikolay makes awesome knives. I have a few of them here and just got done with the photos. Each one is unique, made of different materials and for different purposes. They are all for sale — and if … Continue reading →

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Large scale arts and crafts

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My friend Evie made this afghan. She crochets other things also, photos coming next week.

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Essentials for civilized living

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Lockpicking with TOOOL

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Examples of old and new locks. TOOOL

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Podcast appearance

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Listen if you like to hear my interview about model photography.

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Carbon fiber pen by Brian Evichin

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Skunkabilly would have approved: a carbon fiber pen with gold accents. Pocono pens

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Another custom pen by Brian

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A couple of weeks ago, Brian Evichin gave me a hand-made pen. I finally had the time to post photos of it. The cap is magnetic and snaps on to either end of the pen. It’s truly a gift fit … Continue reading →

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A fine writing tool

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Marko isn’t the only one with interesting writing instruments anymore. Yesterday, Brian Evechin gave me a beautiful pen that he made. I have not had the time to photograph it yet, but I did get a snapshot of another Pocono … Continue reading →

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