Behind & beyond everyday objects.
bending coating cutting Design process finishes forming handmade instrument material process Product thermoforming wood This is a video I did for my friend Kipp Krusa, an amazing guitar maker in Bon Aqua, Tennessee. The music was written and performed by James Scott on a Baritone Krusa Guitar. Shot on a Canon 60D. Lenses: Nikon: 24mm f2.8 non-Ai, 35mm f2 Ai, 50mm f1.4 Ai, Canon: 100mm f2.8 Macro L IS USM I used the Technicolor Cinestyle Picture Style and finalized it with the Technicolor LUT but only set the Mix to 50%.
Read MoreSpruce Home have made a business not only upholstering vintage chairs, couches, and headboards, they also go so far as to make their own pillows and lampshades featuring the same vintage and designer textiles that they use for their furniture. Additionally they sling vintage wares such as lamps and tables to go hand in hand with the things that they make and re-envision. Part of their philosophy is that anyone can have the updated look to suit their home, without having to buy all brand new things — although everything…
Read MoreSean Woolsey is a gracious blend of warmth and intensity. His wide grin and embrace are infectious. His inventive stride and ambition inspire. Woolsey comes to his craft with equal levels of commitment and acceptance. He is not intimidated by the mis-shapen. He is not put off by the imperfect. He shapes each component with forgiveness and focus. He washes each piece with patience and care. Working with the natural contours of raw materials. Letting texture and weight sing for themselves. Woolsey bends, secures, and balances each original fixture. Hand-crafted…
Read MoreThis is a short documentary movie that shows the whole process of how the John Neeman tools are being hand crafted. “It is a tragedy of the first magnitude that millions of people have ceased to use their hands as hands. Nature has bestowed upon us this great gift which is our hands. If the craze for machinery methods continues, it is highly likely that a time will come when we shall be so incapacitated and weak that we shall begin to curse ourselves for having forgotten the use of…
Read MoreA documentary short about Jack Sanders, a classical guitar builder in Los Angeles. Directed by: Benjamin Hoste Edited by: Jesse Overman Music Performed by: Jack Sanders Featured Music: “Canerios” by Gasper Sanz “Marionas” by Santiago de Murcia “Rustemul” by Mirozlav Tunic benjaminhoste.com sandersguitar.com
Read MoreSmith joined forces with Victorian grower, gatherer, hunter and cook Rohan Anderson to build a pioneer-style cold smokehouse on his property just outside Ballarat. This short film by Melbourne-based production studio Commoner captures the vision of the smokehouse build and the story of Anderson’s motivation. A step-by-step account of the process is featured in Smith Journal volume four, on sale September 10, 2012. More info about the project is also available here: bit.ly/NV2g9e Presented by Smith Journal (smithjournal.com.au) A film by Commoner (commonerfilms.com.au) Featuring Rohan Anderson (wholelarderlove.com) Directed and edited…
Read MoreHoldfast began with the exploration of clamps and their infinite possibilities as both a tool as well as joining device. This video documents the design iteration of the clamping device and its manufacture through to assembly into a shelving configuration. samweller.co.uk/product/holdfast/
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bags-accessories cutting Design process engraving handmade laser cutting material process Product wood wood laminating wool For Autumn/Winter 2011, Shwood has joined forces with fellow Oregon-based company Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited run of Shwood’s “Canby” frame style. Crafted from Oregon-grown Cherry wood, the frames feature laser engraved temples adorned with Pendleton’s iconic “Chief Joseph” pattern. Taking the collaboration a step further, Pendleton manufactured a matching carrying pouch woven from a limited batch of wool, exclusive to the project. With both parties dedicated to domestic manufacturing, the project pays tribute to the state of Oregon and the heritage manufacturing techniques that make the products great.…
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