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Product Development. Freehand carving name keychains and chopsticks (and now spoons?).

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Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)
Mar 08, 2026
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Preface: I welcome you to to my “Learning Center”. This section of my blog is for “Paid” subscribers only and reveals my methods of carving names that has evolved over the last 43+ years.

Whether you just want to learn to make a batch of durable keychains for everyone at the next family reunion or wish to add it to your business repertoire, I welcome the competition. There is plenty of space for everyone.

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