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The Art of the Silversmith

Brandon Morrison has another goodie for us: A day at Boyles Snyder silversmiths in LA.

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How a chair is made.

Designer Brandon Morrison shows us how a beautiful chair is made. Lovely!

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Luca Barcellona: Legacy Of Letters

Another video that has been around for a while, but as I'm currently practicing my calligraphy skills a lot, I had to dig it out. Luca Barcellona is definately what you can call an exceptional graphic artist - he's got the flow. ;)

You'll find more of his beautiful work on his Website: www.lucabarcellona.com

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The Swordmaker

As one of Japan's last remaining swordsmiths, Korehira Watanabe has honed his craft for 40 years while attempting to recreate the mythical Koto sword.

Many traditional craftsmen respond to modern times when handing down their craft. But the essence of tradition suffers in doing so. I think it is meaningless to carry on tradition that way...

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Skateboard Shades

This video has been around for some time now, and some of you may have already seen it. Nonetheless it is definately worth showing here. Shwood combines two things that I'm passionate about: Handmade goods and skateboarding. The idea is to create unique sunglasses out of broken decks - a beautiful way to recycle something that seems worthless. Lovely!

Check: http://www.shwoodshop.com

Filmed and Edited by Joe Stevens: joestevensmedia.com Music: T.Rex "Mambo Sun", The Black Keys "240 Years Before Your Time"

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straight outta jersey

Welcome to the wonderful world of Jules "straight outta jersey" Wenzel.

What others try to imitate by using 3D software, she creates with needle and threat. Beautiful little creatures and figures, all handmade with a whole lotta love!

She also started tattooing some time back, also bringing her own style to a new level and to your skin. Lovely stuff!

Check her Portfolio!

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Soren Berger makes one of his unique wooden lampshades.

Filmed & Edited by Rikki Berger Music: Waldeck - Get up Carmen

Soren Berger is a woodturner/inventor/teacher with 35 years at the lathe. Enjoy a small glimpse into making one of his shades.

Find out more at facebook.com/woodturning

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Upside Down, Left to Right: A Letterpress Film

A short film about letterpress and one of the few remaining movable-type printing workshops in the UK, situated at Plymouth University, featuring Paul Collier.

Subtitles available here: goo.gl/iuaKY

A film by Danny Cooke dannycooke.co.uk  Soundtrack by Tony Higgins tonyhiggins.org  (Available to download here: goo.gl/exGL1)

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handwork'd.

Welcome to handwork'd.

I started this blog for one simple reason: To support handmade goods and their makers.

My way of doing this, is to show you the beauty of selfmade stuff in the form of videos, pictures, links and texts that shall keep you from forgetting about the beautiful things that human hands and minds can create.

Thanks.