From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
Tabletop studio has some good tips and instructions on taking close up photos of jewelry (these techniques are good for other close ups of shiny things too)… – “Taking good quality pictures of jewelry for most is an unsolved mystery. However, there are some simple techniques used by the professional, which even amateur photographers can […]
Tracy writes – “You don’t have to spend a ton of money on equipment or have a screen printing studio to make some pretty good quality prints. I taught some friends how to reuse old picture frames and curtains to make screens, burn them in the sun, and clean them with a garden hose. While […]
Scott Snibbe’s “Blow Up” – “Blow Up records, amplifies, and projects human breath into a room-sized field of wind. The installation comprises two devices. The first is a rectangular array of twelve small impellers, which stands on a table on one side of the gallery. This small input device is electronically linked to a large […]
Machineproject writes – “Lorin Parker has a made a delightful minature steam engine that doubles as a synthesizer. Or a synthesizer that doubles as steam engine, whatever. “ – Link.
Mobile and wireless phone kiosks in Kamapala powered from car batteries – [via] Link.
Joshua Foer’s interview with tree artist & arbrosculpturist, Richard Reames – ” Using ancient grafting techniques and a few basic tools, Richard Reames shapes living trees into furniture and sculpture near his home in Oregon for clients worldwide. He is the author of two self-published books, How to Grow a Chair: The Art of Tree […]
CRAFT Flickr photo pool member Daniellemaveal made a really clever “fake” diamond ring – Link.
