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Lisa Smirnova’s Favorite “Painting” Medium Is Embroidery

Lisa Smirnova’s Favorite “Painting” Medium Is Embroidery

Moscow-based artist Lisa Smirnova is an artist who uses thread like paint to create beautiful, impressionistic portraits and abstract designs.

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Modern-Day Gepettos Keep Marionette Making Alive

Modern-Day Gepettos Keep Marionette Making Alive

Mirek Trejtnar has researched puppets from around the world gathering techniques and knowledge that he shares with other artisans.

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Unfolding the Story Behind Paul Johnson’s No-Fold Pop-Up Books

Unfolding the Story Behind Paul Johnson’s No-Fold Pop-Up Books

There’s an element of surprise in pop-up books. Paul Johnson’s Pop-Up books use this moment of delight to inspire kids to read and write.

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This Glass Art Isn’t Blown or Molded — It’s Turned on a Lathe

This Glass Art Isn’t Blown or Molded — It’s Turned on a Lathe

Jack Storms creates glass art pieces not through the traditional method of glass blowing or molding, but by turning it cold on a lathe!

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