April 27, 2012
We are always extremely gratified when we receive photos and samples of project clients have made with Midwest Dowel products such as toy parts, dowel rods and spindles. Through the years, many loyal customers have shared their unique creations w...
April 17, 2012
Often thought of as a folk art piece to make small lanterns or sconces, bean pot candle cups are used for making candle holders, and are still used today for decorative accents. Whether you like the more rustic, folksy use of bean pot candle cups for votives and ...
April 9, 2012
Midwest Dowel offers a full line of wooden parts for any project. And, depending on one’s creativity, the possibilities are endless. With items such as smoke stacks, cargo pieces, and toy parts, you can make anything from toy trains, trucks and cars to wood...
April 3, 2012
While a rainy winter and crafting with dowel rods, spindles and the like might seem completely unrelated, you might be surprised to learn that wood crafting supplies are directly affected by the weather. Poor weather conditions this year have actually inhib...