Krista Leben is one of the loveliest people that I have never met. Although I have known Krista online for 8 or 9 years, we have unfortunately never had the chance to meet in-person. Needless to say, I was thrilled to reconnect with my e-friend about a year ago and to hear that her life had taken a creative turn. Since then, I have witnessed Krista’s move to Canada, her ever-increasing involvement in the Ottawa craft scene (through ventures such as The Craft Co-op and Wed by Hand), and... → Read the rest of this article
Rebecca Hadfield
If it stands still long enough, Rebecca will most likely glue something to it and then blog about it. Visit Rebecca's
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Look what I just discovered in the Gallery.
I am Audra Zilinskiene (Audra Zili) – a textile designer located in Vilnius, Lithuania. I’ve been working with textile fifteen years. All the time I was interested in the source of textile, traditional weaving and dyeing techniques, ethnic design of different cultures.
I feel proud of my little discovery – textile mosaic. I have spent two years to find the best way of combining and constructing the colorful... → Read the rest of this article
Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
As promised, I’m sharing more from Elin Thomas with you today.
Elin Thomas: Some of my pieces are based on observation and I am attempting to copy nature….oh, so difficult! Others pieces are hybrids that come about through being inspired by something particular and the limitations of the materials I’m using (or my skills!) ‘ELINtm’ is a great pleasure but also a way to challenge myself to improve my crochet and making skills.
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Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
Sakurako Shimizu: Custom made wedding bands with waveform of couple’s own voices. “I Do” Ring offers a unique opportunity to own a timeless representation of your partner’s voice. Any words can be recorded to make a ring. Available in platinum, 18K white/yellow gold, and silver. 100% recycled gold and precious metals are used for the rings.
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Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
This amazing occasional-wear ring deserves your attention.
Patrick Burt: This was an experiment which I felt failed and was therefore not reproduced. Now, when I state that the design failed I mean that in the sense of wearability. The look of the ring, I believe, is terrific but I know that it won’t stand up to the rigors of daily wear.
Titanium is colored by an electrical process which builds up an ultra thin skin of Titanium dioxide on the surface of the metal.... → Read the rest of this article
Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
