Inspirational and informative finds in the areas of graphic design, photography, film, industrial design, furniture design, metal fabrication, welding and lutherie.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Egyptian Craftsmanship Almost Lost to History
Seeing this makes me wish Walmart wasn't so big and the way things are done now!
We are all losing too much knowledge because the crafts aren't being handed down but this video is encouraging.
I hope that crafts in America and elsewhere gain interest too! There is so much culture around the world that could be lost. I long for bygone days. I would much rather have something handmade for most things.
I love technology but when I watch old Hitchcock movies and other old movies it makes me kind of wish I was living in that era. When men wore suits and hats, people used typewriters, went to locally owned bookstores, and in some ways life was simpler. I guess thats why I love old movies, because I can feel like I'm in that era.
Labels:
bygone era,
classic,
craftsman,
craftsmanship,
creative,
dying art,
fabrication,
handmade,
high quality,
historical,
inspiration,
leather,
Oldschool,
skilled,
tradition,
video,
vintage,
woodwork
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Great New National Geographic Shows for Makers
Like making things?
If you like engineering, making, fabricating and building things here are
new Nat Geo shows you should watch.
• How Hard Can It Be
• Rocket City Rednecks
• Engineering Connections
• Mad Scientist
If you like engineering, making, fabricating and building things here are
new Nat Geo shows you should watch.
• How Hard Can It Be
• Rocket City Rednecks
• Engineering Connections
• Mad Scientist
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Oldschool Kluge Letterpress Printer In Action
KLUGE from Northern Lights on Vimeo.
I've always liked old things. I love antiques, old movies, old cars, old cameras, well you get the idea.
I also like some of the old ways of doing things and the quality you get from those methods.
I thought I would share this video because I love seeing this sort of thing.
Labels:
bygone era,
craftsman,
craftsmanship,
creative,
dying art,
Graphic Design,
historical,
industrial,
industrial revolution,
inspiration,
Kluge,
letterpress,
Oldschool,
printing,
printing press,
video,
vintage
Will His Metal Fabrication Business Be Passed On Or Die?
I would love to learn from him! It appears that maybe his children/grandchildren aren't as interested.
Labels:
American Craftsman,
American Craftsmanship,
bygone era,
craftsman,
craftsmanship,
creative,
dying art,
fabrication,
handmade,
high quality,
inspiration,
legacy,
metal,
mom and pop,
Oldschool,
shop,
skilled,
tradition
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