Blog
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October 05, 2022
Ever since Judi and Fred Danforth started working with pewter in an old Woodstock, Vermont dairy barn, ornaments have been a core part of our history.
Judi, whose expertise in casting pewter
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September 23, 2022
If you’re familiar with Danforth, you’ve probably heard us say that we make everything we sell by hand. But unless you’ve been to our workshop or seen our videos, it can be hard to picture what that means. How exactly can a pewter ornament—or netsuke, or gnome, or earrings—be handmade?
It’s a great question. Our products don’t
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September 23, 2022
For many people, Advent is one of the most special times of year. It’s a time for reflection and meditation, allowing the early nightfall to calm our minds and focus on what’s important. At the same time, it can be a time of gathering with loved ones, for making joyful memories of shared laughter, warmth, and fun.
At Danforth, it's our mission to handcraft ornaments, oil
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September 22, 2022