As he mentions in his J&L Wood Turning shop in Etsy: “The grain pattern, color, shape, size and Jerry's own unique interpretation assure that no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. Once the piece has been turned on the lathe, it is sanded, dried and sprayed with either a lacquer finish for decorative bowls or walnut oil finish for salad bowls. Jerry uses cherry, maple, osage orange, oak, walnut, elm, catalpa and sumac and other types of trees he thinks would be interesting.”
Transforming wood into original sculptures is the specialty of Jerry Smith, a carpenter passionate for the wood turning craft! I’m absolutely fascinated by the contemporary design and abstract look of his creations!
As he mentions in his J&L Wood Turning shop in Etsy: “The grain pattern, color, shape, size and Jerry's own unique interpretation assure that no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. Once the piece has been turned on the lathe, it is sanded, dried and sprayed with either a lacquer finish for decorative bowls or walnut oil finish for salad bowls. Jerry uses cherry, maple, osage orange, oak, walnut, elm, catalpa and sumac and other types of trees he thinks would be interesting.”
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This is the definition of a fresh idea! One or more string instruments are transformed to fully functional original design objects.
The possibilities are endless in Calentano Woodworks. As they say: “If you can dream it, lets build it”. [click on images to zoom] The uniqueness and originality of cocopunkz shoes goes without saying! This fantastic hand painted collection is created by two artists with a passion for style and design.
As they note: “We never fully repeat or duplicate a style and we definitely don't use templates or stamps. Everything is lovingly hand painted and we set a very high standard for ourselves. We don't post our shoes unless we are both satisfied with the results. We hope you love our shoes as much as we do.” Oh yes we DO! Transforming clay to unique design objects is Jennifer Nesbitt’s specialization. As the artist mentions “There's something wonderful about manipulating a shapeless lump of clay, and about seeing and feeling a idea take shape. When creating a piece, I'm conscious of form, symmetry (and intentional asymmetry), balance, proportion, and many other elements of aesthetic content. But I want each piece to appeal to the touch as well as the eye. I spend a lot of time on texture because it adds another dimension to the tactility of working with clay and lends a sense of movement and rhythm to the fixed object. I try to use colors to the same effect, combining and layering glazes to create interesting visual textures.”
I absolutely love the colorful minimalism and design aesthetics of JMN Pottery. Evrydiki’s handmade pieces are minimal, unique and very original. I particularly love the idea of the tiny blackboard embedded on a ring or worn as a necklace. It allows you to be imaginative, draw and wear your fav symbol or word. Check out her beautiful collection! What caught my attention while browsing Lucy Blaire’s Creations etsy shop, was her beautifully designed stuffed animals! Using amazing fabrics, vintage buttons, original embroidering and her sharp designer eye, she creates handmade collectibles. |
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