handmade – Page 10 – Product by Process

Handmade Suits – Rafael

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Thousands of migrants come to South Africa looking for a piece of the African Dream. They are drawn by Johannesburg which boasts the largest economy of any city on the continent. Most of them don’t make any money. But there are a few who do. Rafael, a tailor from The Republic of Congo came to the City of Gold where he now runs a small business making and selling handmade suits. This video showcases the beauty of real handwork. Music: Robert Johnson – I believe I’ll dust my broom Director…

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Nate Mucha – Why Craft

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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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Keegan Meegan – Letterpress Printing

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One of my favorite motivational sayings, printed with woodtype on butcher paper by my friends at keeganmeegan.com. Posters available at thepressure.org. Produced by Adam R Garcia (thepressure.org) Printing by KeeganMeegan (keeganmeegan.com) Video by Noe Chavez (sandymontana.com) Music by Lazerbeak (doomtree.net) Song: “Wild Life”

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Kipp Krusa – Luthier

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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%.

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Spruce Home Upholstery

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Spruce 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…

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Sean Woolsey

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Sean 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…

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Rapha Continental X Japanese Swordsmiths

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Rapha Continental takes us to Japan to review the ancient tradition of sword making and compares the art form to the disciplined nature of cycling.

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Carolina Fontoura Alzaga – Salvaged Bicycle Chandeliers

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Carolina Fontoura Alzaga’s (facaro.etsy.com) social and political consciousness are reflected in the salvaged bicycle chandeliers she creates. Read the Etsy blog post: etsy.me/facaro.

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The Reebok Classic Leather Blueprint

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Ever seen how a blueprint is created for a sneaker? Check out the work that goes in to making the blueprint of a Classic Leather, created exclusively for Reebok Classics! It takes a lot to make a Classic.