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2025-10-15

Crafting a Custom Order: 275 Hippopotamus Christmas Ornaments

 

The photo depicts a crafting workspace on a wooden table featuring a green cutting mat. Various tools are laid out, including a craft knife, scissors, a straight edge, and a utility knife. The task at hand involves trimming hippo patterns to size. These patterns are designed to fit half-sheet labels and are being cut carefully to make the most of the expensive black limba African wood.
 

Custom Orders

As the holiday season approaches, I've been busy crafting some unique decorations for my customers. This year, I have an exciting custom order for 275 hippopotamus Christmas ornaments made from 1/2-inch black limba wood. The unique texture and rich color of this African wood will make each ornament a standout piece.

To bring my vision to life, I rely on Inkscape, an open-source vector graphics editor that I use on my Linux Mint operating system. Inkscape allows me to create precise patterns that fit the requirements of my project.

I am using half-sheet labels for this project. They fit the six-inch-wide wood, and this approach eliminates the need for messy spray adhesive, allowing me to work more efficiently and help keep my workspace clean. 

I spent some time trimming the labels to maximize the wood's use. This practice not only helps me reduce costs but also minimizes waste—a philosophy I strive to incorporate into all my projects.

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