<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[orionmade]]></title><description><![CDATA[orionmade: from constellation to creation - cozy, functional, and aesthetic. Woodworker & owner: Aakash Dhingra]]></description><link>https://www.orionmade.in/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:43:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.orionmade.in/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Jigs: What I’ve Learnt So Far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone recently shared how they felt jigs were overwhelming but felt inspired to make a few after seeing some of mine. So, i thought of sharing a few insights on making jigs from my own experience. I don't have any formal training - i learned by observing and practising. I often use my own simpler lingo to explain especially when I have had students. What are jigs? Say you want to draw a straight line with a pencil. You could do it freehand - if you are skilled enough. Most of us, from early...]]></description><link>https://www.orionmade.in/post/jigs-what-i-ve-learnt-so-far-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa29f01261c338fe4b0c50e</guid><category><![CDATA[behind the scenes]]></category><category><![CDATA[courses & learning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:56:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666f68_7f15a9e79ad141ddacee9d93f1e7b08e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aakash Dhingra</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[orionmade 1-on-1 course brochure (in-person)]]></title><description><![CDATA[HI, I’M AAKASH orionmade is my journey from sustainability consulting to woodworking - making cozy, everyday functional essentials. I also teach beginner carving /whittling and foundational woodworking courses in Goa and have taught 100+ students so far. I offer the following courses: Woodworking Courses Artisanal Woodworking 1-on-1 (most popular) Who is it for?  Someone who wants to create studio quality furniture or woodwork’s with a minimal set up (at home or a small space and without any...]]></description><link>https://www.orionmade.in/post/orionmade-1-on-1-course-brochure-in-person</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e61de836b1f3da5f9ffbd</guid><category><![CDATA[courses & learning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:14:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666f68_cf6adc343c0e4a53b86c42579c44602c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aakash Dhingra</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing a UV Light table for a cyanotype artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, I built a wooden, modular UV exposure table for @thecobaltcompany (Tarini Kumari, a cyanotype artist based out of Goa). For fun, we documented the cynotype process using the table and the making of the table. The stage and step wise video are below. ON CREATING CYANOTYPE ART (*yes there are typos in the video text) Stage 1: It starts with Tarini painting with a UV sensitive chemical on her pieces.  Stage 2a: Tarini places foilage on the pieces. The shape and curves of these...]]></description><link>https://www.orionmade.in/post/designing-a-uv-light-table-for-a-cyanotype-artist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8ca0e28c800d51388cdc33</guid><category><![CDATA[special projects]]></category><category><![CDATA[behind the scenes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:34:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666f68_74ceddaf8e40440fa2c7723f0fb43150~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aakash Dhingra</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Turtle Turning" - an original art on Olive Ridley Turtles]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the story of Olive Ridley Turtles, carved on a slab of wood that I’ve had since 2019. Olive Ridley turtles are fascinating and also ‘Vulnerable’, according to IUCN.]]></description><link>https://www.orionmade.in/post/turtle-turning-an-original-art-on-olive-ridley-turtles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c9b4716311e23431b588d</guid><category><![CDATA[special projects]]></category><category><![CDATA[behind the scenes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:51:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/666f68_fb108b3d2d7f4c6dbf47ab500b679446/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Aakash Dhingra</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>