Behind & beyond everyday objects.
canvas cardboard cotton Design process fabric fibers forming handmade material paper process Product shoes Mike Friton is a freelance shoemaker, weaver, paper sculptor and innovator with over 30 years of experience at Nike. His innovations are responsible for many elements of athletic footwear that people wear today. Each of his crafts informs one another and he is constantly exploring the fringes of his field. Mike’s work is a great example of how non-traditional methods of exploring one’s craft can lead to unique end results.
Read Moreheck out a typical laser cutting video uploaded by cut maps. Cut Maps are laser cut street maps of the world’s most famous and recognizable cities. These maps are cut from high quality recycled mounting board and framed. http://www.etsy.com/shop/CutMaps
Read MoreCreated By Us Episode No. 1 thisiscreatedbyus.com STERACLE PRESS Steracle Press is a lettepress studio located in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. While many trendy studios and galleries can be found along the busy streets, Steracle Press is a treasure tucked away within the neighborhood. The Studio is run by the talented Stacey Stern, who is a graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. We are proud to share some insight into her process and her story.
Read MoreWatch as Bob Shimmin walks us through the process of creating a tintype photograph. This video is part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum special exhibit – Remember Me: Civil War Portraits. Winner of the 2012 Tweet Up Kalamazoo Best Locally Produced Youtube Video Award. Watch the interview with Bob Shimmin here: vimeo.com/32272829 Visit the Kalamazoo Valley Museum Website here: kalamazoomuseum.org
Read MoreThis is a capture of a process…by Serigraph artist Jake Early. This takes Early days to complete…and its repetitive and slow…so highlighting the repetitiveness while keeping it moving was a challenge. I think its a strong video of a great artist doing his thing.
Read MoreFor their 25th year anniversary, we created a branding piece for Realtree, documenting the old process, used by Hammerpress, to print their limited edition posters. Created by MammothMedia.tv
Read MoreMeet Nick Sambrato. He runs a print shop in Orlando, Florida called Mama’s Sauce. Nick isn’t a very smart guy. At a time in history when the print industry is pouncing from one space-age technological advancement to the next, Nick has decided to take a giant leap backwards into the industrial revolution. Meet the Kluge letterpress. An 2,000 pound, cast iron, electric powered monstrosity of vacillating rods, giant spinning wheels and pneumatic hoses. The Kluge is Nick’s weapon of choice in his battle against the future. So why does Nick…
Read MoreRepeat Press of Somerville, MA created some custom coasters for the guys at Highsnobiety and Selectism to hand out for the holidays. Check out his intricate process from beginning to end. Highsnobiety.com Selectism.com Coasters by: RepeatPress.com Video by: paperfortressfilms.com Song: The White Stripes – “I Fought Piranhas” myspace.com/thewhitestripes
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Art cutting Design process handmade letterpress material paper printing process Product screenprinting Nate Mucha at work in the Letterpress Shop. Tell the world why you craft: whycraft.com Follow the movement on Twittter: twitter.com/WhyCraft Film and Editing: Alex Catanese Music: “Untitled 1” by Mountains (From the Daytrotter Session) Filmed on Location and Sponsored by: A Hot Mesh, LLC
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