Gary Baker

Technology & Art

A collection of pursuits where craft meets curiosity — from the forge to the kitchen to the sky.

Silver cast Harley-Davidson motorcycle sculpture

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Modern Lost Wax Casting of Silver Statues

Gary started silver-working at home, inspired by a day in a primitive shop watching the skill and style of a Nepali jeweler.

Ancient Lost Wax Casting Techniques

River mud, beeswax, charcoal, mixed metals, and ancient techniques come together making traditional Indian art.

Recipes From My Life Experience

Personal Recipes reflecting my wild meat days, college days, and experiences with Latin American, European, and Asian cooking culture.

Becoming a Private Pilot

The cost, the knowledge test, the flight test — a practical guide to earning a private pilot license.

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Gary's Reckless Trip Around the World

A solo unplanned journey through America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. What could go wrong? Read The Last Lonely Traveler and Best Tea/Bitter Tea.

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Old School Protein Purification for the Non-Scientist

A patent attorney's plain-language guide to the biotechnology behind modern medicine.

Building a Small Pond with Filter

Design, construction, and the meditative satisfaction of building a backyard water garden from scratch.

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