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 MoreBEAMS men’s AW2012-13 focus on this characteristic Irish tweed fabric. BEAMS buyers visited the studio of a family run textile brand , which character of that has beautiful colored spots in fabric, produced locally in the province of Ireland, Donegal. This special collaboration pieces produced between Beams and Molloy & Sons also champions a superb fusion of modern shapes and long-lasting traditional skillsets, which the fifth generation of the family Molloy, Sean inherited and intend to keep, and the passion of the sixth generation son of Molloy, Kieran to seek…
Read MoreRapha Continental takes us to Japan to review the ancient tradition of sword making and compares the art form to the disciplined nature of cycling.
Read MoreCarolina 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.
Read MoreEver 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.
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
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