| How-To: Paper Clone You are beckoned by Instructables user ddi7i4d to make yourself a paper clone: "Welcome to the chamber of paper and glue, Frankenstein Junior."More:How-To: Identity-Preserving Ski MaskRead the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Paper Crafts | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Design Space Workshop: Horwinski Printing Letterpress printing has enjoyed a petite renaissance in recent years. Outmoded by offset during the 1950s, the fastidious craft has become vogue in today's digital era, prized for its tactile aesthetic and superior print impression.Indeed, it was these qualities that led me to seek out a letterpress printer to produce my friend's wedding invitations. As luck would have it, I was introduced to James Lang, third generation printer at Horwinski Printing in Oakland, California. The print shop has survived numerous trials over the last century, including earthquakes and the advent of commercial offset. Today it stands just east of the coliseum in a rather ramshackle neighborhood. But don't judge a book by its cover. Come take a look behind the scenes, and back in time ...Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Craft Business | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
'Fine Mountain Arts and Crafts' Show Opens Sept. in Big Canoe With More Than 20 Artisans and Three Galleries More than 20 artisans and three galleries will join artist Ann Young at the Fine Mountain Arts and Crafts show in Big Canoe over three September weekends. news.yahoo.com |
Single Barrel Detroit It's becoming obvious that Detroit is becoming the place for artists to live and work. There have been all sorts of articles on the subject this year and as a Mitten resident, it's so inspiring to see all this talent around town. Single Barrel Detroit is just one of these projects. The idea pairs local muisicians with local filmmakers and artists to create local videos. There have been some great pieces to come out of it. Check out this video to learn more.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
The Man Who Launched 1,000 Plates Piero Fornasettii used objects like ceramic plates as blank canvases for witty and expressive illustrations. nytimes.com |