Crafts

Richard Elder Floral Design Richard Elder Floral Design- Showcases elegant classic and contemporary bouquets and arrangements from this United Kingdom-based studio. Detta Phillips Floral Design Detta Phillips Floral Design- Features classic and contemporary portfolios of bouquets, centerpieces and decor created by this London studio. Celebrations Celebrations- Portfolio of bouquets and arrangements created by Napa-based designers Emily McLain and Billy Meng. Fleurish Fleurish- Portfolio and monthly feature of seasonal botanicals from the Seattle-based studio of Nisha Kelen. Le Jardin Blanc Le Jardin Blanc- Features seasonally-organized contemporary French garden-style bouquets and decor of New England artist Nancy Vargas. Tapestry Tapestry- Includes portfolio, virtual tour of a wedding installation, and press appearances of San Francisco-based designer Karen Axel. Stanlee R. Gatti Designs Stanlee R. Gatti Designs- Showcases large-scale projects and includes interactive information on elements and principles of design. [Requires Flash.] Asa Flowers Asa Flowers- Portfolio and background information of Maui-based designer Asa Igi. Wine Country Flowers Wine Country Flowers- Includes portfolio of arrangements organized by themes, seasons and venues. Visual Lyrics Visual Lyrics- Features the classic and contemporary designs of Donna, Trina, and Trisha Bennett. Includes portfolio. Kim Jon Designs Kim Jon Designs- Includes portfolio and excerpts of her designs featured in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. Belle Fleur NYC Belle Fleur NYC- Studio of Marilyn and Meredith Waga specializing in contemporary bouquets and decor. Includes portfolio and press appearances. Michelle Rago Michelle Rago- Showcases her contemporary and classic bouquets and decor. Include press appearances and portfolio. Designs by David Designs by David- Features contemporary fresh designs and decor. Lists celebrity clients and includes portfolio. Blue Sage Floral Designs Blue Sage Floral Designs- Specializes in English garden styles. Includes portfolio and information about their wedding book. Wild Child Wild Child- Background information and portfolio of designer Patricia Poto Eastwood. Philippa Tarrant Floral Design Philippa Tarrant Floral Design- Includes portfolio and background information of this Washington, DC-based contemporary floral designer. Joyce Murphy Custom Floral Design Joyce Murphy Custom Floral Design- Describes artist's background and includes portfolio. Glorimundi Glorimundi- New York City-based floral design group. Includes image gallery. [Flash] David Beahm Design David Beahm Design- Includes portfolio, press appearances and client list of his New York-based studio. Carolyn Gregg Flower Design Carolyn Gregg Flower Design- New York-based floral artist specializing in garden inspired designs. Includes image galleries. Florisan Fine European Floristry Florisan Fine European Floristry- Customized floristry, design and presentation for weddings, bar/bas mitzvahs, parties, or quiet evenings at home. Something Special With Flowers Something Special With Flowers- Wedding florals and philosophy, bouquets and arrangements with image galleries. Charlotte Design Charlotte Design- Elegant European floral designs for weddings and special occasions. French, victorian and romantic designs. Anagama West: A Pyromaniac's Dream Anagama West: A Pyromaniac's Dream- General information regarding an anagama wood fired pottery kiln. Includes recommended books and links, extensive image galleries of the buildi… Wood-fired Ceramics Wood-fired Ceramics- Provides links to information about wood-firing and wood-fired ceramics in the Czech Republic and world wide. In English and Czech. The Log Book The Log Book- The International publication for woodfires and those interested in woodfired ceramics. Subscription information, back issues and contributor guidelines. Sidestoke Sidestoke- Provides information on anagamas and other woodfired kilns, pots and the artists. Anagama Anagama- Gas Kimishima works in the UK in the Japanese tradition. Photos and details of pots and an Anagama single chamber kiln. Shiho Kanzaki's Anagama Studio Shiho Kanzaki's Anagama Studio- Japanese stoneware from the 5th century to modern times. Includes history, discussion of kilns, photograph galleries. Indian Terracotta Indian Terracotta- Terracotta icons of Molela. Wikipedia - Terra Cotta Wikipedia - Terra Cotta- Encyclopedia article about the waterproof ceramic material and its uses. Low-Fire-Salt Fuming Low-Fire-Salt Fuming- Article by Paul Soldner discussing the process, techniques and accidental effects of low-fire salting. Castable Refractories and the Salt Kiln Castable Refractories and the Salt Kiln- Includes articles "Some Thoughts on Refractories and Salt" by Tom Turner and "Notes on Castables for a Salt Kiln" by Richard Leach. Avicam: Why Soda Glaze? Avicam: Why Soda Glaze?- Excerpt from the artist's Bachelor of Arts (Honours) research report. Maryke Henderson graduated from the Australian National University School of Art in … Wikipedia - Salt Glaze Pottery Wikipedia - Salt Glaze Pottery- Discusses the technical process and history of the salt glazed or salted process. Wikipedia - Saggar Fired Pottery Wikipedia - Saggar Fired Pottery- Brief encyclopedia article on the alternative firing process for pottery. Ceramics Today - Raku Ceramics Today - Raku- Frequently asked questions compiled by Steven Branfman, Author of "Raku: A Practical Approach". Wikipedia - Raku Ware Wikipedia - Raku Ware- Encyclopedia article covering both Japanese and Western techniques. Raku Art Inc. Raku Art Inc.- Raku-fired ceramics manufacturer. Offering artwork, glaze, and workshops. HyperGlaze HyperGlaze- Software program designed for artists who use ceramic materials, can be used as a database to store clay and glaze recipes and to list raw materials and their analysis. Glazes Recipes Glazes Recipes- Cone 6, cone 10 and raku glaze recipes, with some photographs of results. Tsimpourlas, Christos Tsimpourlas, Christos- Images of his vessels and decorative ceramics, and a curriculum vitae. CrackedClay CrackedClay- High fire stoneware pottery by Tom Abel. Gallery, contact information and list of galleries where work is displayed. Vinegar Hill Pottery Vinegar Hill Pottery- Hand thrown stoneware pottery and sculptural pieces. Provides information about the artist and the work. Includes many illustrations and how to order. Artwork by Marvin Bartel Artwork by Marvin Bartel- Emeritus Professor of Art, Goshen College, features pottery, ceramic tiles, sinks, and stoneware sculpture and furniture. David Lawrence Fry Ceramics David Lawrence Fry Ceramics- Pottery inspired by the glazes and forms of the early ceramics from China and Japan; produced in high fired stoneware. Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Duck Creek Pottery Duck Creek Pottery- Hand thrown and altered stoneware pottery by Sylvia Coppola. Images, upcoming events, and brief biography. Indian Trail, North Carolina. Minerva Ceramics Minerva Ceramics- Venezuelan ceramic artist making functional and contemplative stoneware pieces. Sculptured spirit. Statement of artist and images of recent works. Selfridge Ceramic Art Selfridge Ceramic Art- Ceramic artists Carol and Richard Selfridge show their past and current work in illusionistic terra cotta majolica, porcelain and woodfired stoneware.