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| The Petaluma Whiskerino I think it's fairly clear that the craft world is in the midst of a trend. A trend almost as big as bird silhouettes, almost as big as the skull and crossbones, almost as big as the octopus. It's the mustache, and it seems to be, ahem, growing on everyone. From 'Nifer's amazing pieces of nose decor, to the laser cut 'stache necklaces on etsy, nose neighbors and soup strainers are here to stay. And the Petaluma Whiskerino is celebrating with an old school exhibition. I will be at the event on Saturday, starting at 3pm at the Petaluma Farmers Market. I plan to be sporting my own colorful facial hair, and will have my felting supplies so that anyone who likes can join in the fun. The Annual Bill Soberanes Memorial Whiskerino Contest has been around for longer than anyone I talked to could reckon. I got the details from Fred Abercrombie, who has been competing for the last 5 years. Last year Fred, his wife Melissa, and some of their neighbors created a campaign and took up the task of promotions. Their efforts included some clever material, including handlebar mustache stickers for the mirror, and a postcard that can transform anyone from clean shaven to hirsute in an instant. They've even made chocolate mustache lollipops! As a bonus, this year Fred created a time traveling video, of his face sprouting what I consider to be true art. Time Lapse: My Hairy Commute from :: Fred Abercrombie on Vimeo.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
The Intersection of Arts and Science: Between the Folds For folks interested in the intersection of arts and science, the PBS series Independent Lens is presenting a fascinating in-depth look into origami titled Between the Folds. The film documents "a determined group of theoretical scientists and fine artists who have abandoned their careers and scoffed at their graduate degrees to forge new lives as modern-day paper folders." Featured in the film are MIT's youngest-ever tenured professor Dr. Erik Demaine; mathematician, sculptor, puzzle maker, and self-taught computer scientist Marty Demaine; master free-style folder Vincent Floderer; pioneering Israeli educator Miri Golan; mathematics professor Dr. Tom Hull; trained artist and instructor Paul Jackson; one of the most technically accomplished folders in the world, Eric Joisel; one of only a few handmade origami papermakers in the world, Michael LaFosse; origami "hyper-realist" and physicist Dr. Robert J. Lang (who was profiled in CRAFT Volume 05); material artist with a masterful understanding of patterns and geometry, Chris K. Palmer; and the father of modern origami, Akira Yoshizawa. Screenings are part of the Independent Television Service's (ITVS) Community Cinema series, which are free, followed by discussion panels and access to resources. Between the Folds will be showing in the Bay Area in Oakland on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:45 p.m. at the San Francisco Main Library. For a list of screenings taking place across the country, check out the film site. Here are a couple of interesting excerpts from the documentary to get a flavor for it. The following clip features Paul Jackson, an origami artists and art teacher living in Tel Aviv, Israel, speaking of the "one fold": And this clip shows Michael LaFosse, a master artisan who not only makes origami, but is one of the only handmade origami paper makers in the world, providing a window into his workshop and processes:Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
CRAFT Giveaway: Win a Cricut Expression Today! We're celebrating the launch of our new site this week with daily giveaways! Yesterday, it was a Yudu. Today's giveaway is a Cricut Expression from Provo Craft! Just sign up for the CRAFT Newsletter to be eligible to win. If you are already subscribed, you're already entered! We'll close this giveaway at 9am PST on Thursday. Good luck!(We'll be contacting winner for the Yudu and will post the winner's name up later today.)Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Kentucky man crafts holiday song for troops (The Leaf Chronicle) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — It took Matthew Hodge all of 30 minutes to compose his way to acclaim, admiration and no small degree of appreciation. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Sweet and Easy Handkerchief Bunting In my quest to find a pretty bandana for my family's new female puppy (pink! pink! I finally get to dress someone or something in pink!), I stumbled upon a bag of vintage cloth handkerchiefs I'd picked up at estate sales over the years.As I was tying the very pinkest hanky onto my pup's neck, I realized I could tie them together and create a bunting. I'd been saving them for some inspired project that wouldn't be too feminine in my mostly male household, but over the years all my ideas had been shot down -- "No, dear, you cannot frame them and hang them all over the living room and bedroom." "Well, honey, they don't really work as pillows on the dinosaur and rocket quilts." "Sweetums, I just don't think they'll work as napkins, especially when all the kids really eat are mac'n'cheese and caesar salad."So obviously, I was thrilled by my "discovery," and decided to take it one step further by ironing the kerchiefs into triangles and then neatly tying them together. I think the results are terrific, and I may even be able to convince my husband to let me hang them in our bedroom. If not, then I'll at least bring them out for birthdays and other special occasions. Finally, something easy to do with one of my stashes of pretty vintage things! Now I just need about 30 more ideas for my other collections.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |