My work (Jen here) is celebrating its' 50th anniversary this year, and November 2nd we are hosting a big gala. I was tasked with designing some table placards using a historic photo and a fun history fact. I wanted to jazz it up a bit, and what else is a laser good for but jazzing … Continue reading 150: Foil Stickers
Some of my favorite things about running in creative maker circles is the sheer amount of talent people have, and that the barter system is alive and well. April Duda is one of those talented people - she's a photographer. We worked out a creative trade: I got jewelry photography sessions in exchange for April … Continue reading 147: Compass Keychains
One of our friends, Scott Sherwood, is an art restorer. He's great at working on paintings (as you can see from his most recent work on WPA murals), but I think the love of his craft really comes through in his dedication to restoring challenging pieces. When a client came to him with an amazing … Continue reading 145: Restoration of an Antique Mother of Pearl and Olive Wood Carving
So, back in December I made some delightfully chunky yarn on our laser cut drop spindle. The next logical post would actually be using this yarn for something. Fun looking laser cut frame looms have been popping up all over the internet the last couple years, so it is the perfect time to try and … Continue reading 142: Frame Loom
