Mara Ziegler outside in the snow wearing RefrigiWear

MASTERING THE CRAFT (AND THE COLD): HOW MARA STAYS WARM WHILE CREATING WORKS OF ART

While the rest of Pennsylvania bundles up indoors on cold wintery days, you can find Mara Ziegler outdoors in her wood shop, rolling tools into the driveway, cutting, sanding, and crafting—because creativity doesn’t wait for warmer weather.

Mara specializes in marquetry and building beautiful household furniture, turning raw materials into something both beautiful and built to last. She transforms wood into intricate works of art, piecing together delicate designs with a level of precision that takes patience, skill, and warm, functioning fingers.

"I have very small hands, and I love that RefrigiWear gloves come in size Small,” she says. Now, whether she’s gripping a saw or smoothing out veneer, she’'s got warmth and dexterity on her side.

When a craft requires steady hands and fine details, there’s no room to compromise warmth or dexterity. Because what good is warm gear if you can’t bend, lift, or chisel? That’s why Mara is covered head-to-toe in cold weather gear that enables her to do what she loves.

"I found that the Women's Diamond Quilted Bib Overalls with a few layers on top work really well to keep me warm and allow freedom of movement."

Her cold-weather wardrobe is as solid as her craftsmanship. Mara wears the RefrigiWear Women’s Two-Tone HiVis Insulated Softshell Jacket for warmth and visibility, Waterproof Abrasion Safety Gloves for durability and protection, Goatskin Insulated Gloves for comfort, a Watch Cap and an Orange Fat Cap to seal in the heat.

Got a project that won't wait for spring? Take a page out of Mara’s book—get the right gear and get to work. Shop Mara’s go-to RefrigiWear gear below and check out her incredible woodworking on Instagram at @silverhair_and_sawdust.