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A Playful Population of Ceramic Specimens Inhabit the Imaginary Planet of Monsieur Cailloux

October 3, 2022A Playful Population of Ceramic Specimens Inhabit the Imaginary Planet of Monsieur Cailloux
A Menagerie of Contemplative Animals by Mila Zemliakova Weave Textile Traditions and Nature

September 29, 2022A Menagerie of Contemplative Animals by Mila Zemliakova Weave Textile Traditions and Nature
A New Book Explores the Practices of 38 Black Ceramicists Working Across Generations to Define the Medium

September 15, 2022A New Book Explores the Practices of 38 Black Ceramicists Working Across Generations to Define the Medium
A Cast of Articulate Cardboard Robots Populate a Growing Sci-Fi Universe Crafted by Greg Olijnyk

September 12, 2022A Cast of Articulate Cardboard Robots Populate a Growing Sci-Fi Universe Crafted by Greg Olijnyk
Delicate Lace Patterns Overlay Facades in Ornate Large-Scale Murals by NeSpoon

August 9, 2022Delicate Lace Patterns Overlay Facades in Ornate Large-Scale Murals by NeSpoon
In Roberto de la Torre’s Documentary Photos, Yearly Masking Rituals Celebrate the Change of the Seasons

August 4, 2022In Roberto de la Torre’s Documentary Photos, Yearly Masking Rituals Celebrate the Change of the Seasons
Dried and Pressed Flowers Are Molded into Delicate Sculptural Vessels by Shannon Clegg

July 26, 2022Dried and Pressed Flowers Are Molded into Delicate Sculptural Vessels by Shannon Clegg
An Elaborately Designed Book on Weaving Opens to Reveal a Fully Functional Loom

July 20, 2022An Elaborately Designed Book on Weaving Opens to Reveal a Fully Functional Loom
Turtles, Ducklings, and Pheasants Comprise an Adorable Menagerie of Miniatures by Fanni Sandor

July 1, 2022Turtles, Ducklings, and Pheasants Comprise an Adorable Menagerie of Miniatures by Fanni Sandor
Skies Peek Through Foliage in French Knots in Embroideries that Peer Up From the Forest Floor

June 14, 2022Skies Peek Through Foliage in French Knots in Embroideries that Peer Up From the Forest Floor
Nature and Geometry Blend in Beguiling Symmetry in Oliver Chalk’s Voluminous Timber Vessels

May 31, 2022Nature and Geometry Blend in Beguiling Symmetry in Oliver Chalk’s Voluminous Timber Vessels
Six Years In the Making, the Elaborate ‘Grand Jardin’ by Lisa Nilsson Pushes the Boundaries of Paper

May 16, 2022Six Years In the Making, the Elaborate ‘Grand Jardin’ by Lisa Nilsson Pushes the Boundaries of Paper
A Vibrant Coral Ecosystem of Thousands of Crocheted Sculptures Confronts the Climate Crisis

May 12, 2022A Vibrant Coral Ecosystem of Thousands of Crocheted Sculptures Confronts the Climate Crisis
Curious Squirrels and Rambunctious Hares Form a Miniature Menagerie of Felted Wildlife

May 4, 2022Curious Squirrels and Rambunctious Hares Form a Miniature Menagerie of Felted Wildlife
Impossibly Small Houseplants and Basketry Crafted from Paper by Raya Sader Bujana

April 25, 2022Impossibly Small Houseplants and Basketry Crafted from Paper by Raya Sader Bujana
Spikes, Rusted Wire, and Scissors Bind Shattered Porcelain in Sculptures by Glen Taylor

April 20, 2022Spikes, Rusted Wire, and Scissors Bind Shattered Porcelain in Sculptures by Glen Taylor
A Collection of Paper Sculptures Studies the Wild Diversity of 88 Different Bat Species

April 12, 2022A Collection of Paper Sculptures Studies the Wild Diversity of 88 Different Bat Species
Daily Activities Are Interwoven into Rural Landscapes in Ágnes Herczeg’s Lace Sculptures

April 11, 2022Daily Activities Are Interwoven into Rural Landscapes in Ágnes Herczeg’s Lace Sculptures
Cats Peek Out from Shirt Pockets in Hiroko Kubota’s Clever Embroideries

March 1, 2022Cats Peek Out from Shirt Pockets in Hiroko Kubota’s Clever Embroideries
Archeologists Unearth a Roman Glass Bowl Dating Back 2,000 Years in Pristine Condition

January 27, 2022Archeologists Unearth a Roman Glass Bowl Dating Back 2,000 Years in Pristine Condition
Learn to Paint Magical Scenes in Thread in a New Book by Embroidery Artist Emillie Ferris

January 13, 2022Learn to Paint Magical Scenes in Thread in a New Book by Embroidery Artist Emillie Ferris
Felted Fibers Are Rolled into Adorable Bread Bugs, Pastry Snails, and Mushrooms with Legs

December 21, 2021Felted Fibers Are Rolled into Adorable Bread Bugs, Pastry Snails, and Mushrooms with Legs
Extraordinarily Realistic Flowers, Mushrooms, and Fruit Recreate Intricate Details in Paper

December 8, 2021Extraordinarily Realistic Flowers, Mushrooms, and Fruit Recreate Intricate Details in Paper
Meticulous Sculptures by Artist Carol Long Highlight the Curved Lines and Colorful Embellishments Found in Nature

November 30, 2021Meticulous Sculptures by Artist Carol Long Highlight the Curved Lines and Colorful Embellishments Found in Nature
Knotted Systems of Red Thread Dangle from Fabric Books and Letters by Rima Day

November 3, 2021Knotted Systems of Red Thread Dangle from Fabric Books and Letters by Rima Day
Innumerable Cuts Transform Single Sheets of Paper into Exquisite Flora and Fauna

November 2, 2021Innumerable Cuts Transform Single Sheets of Paper into Exquisite Flora and Fauna
Swirls of Air-Dry Clay Compose Vibrant Sculptural Landscapes

October 25, 2021Swirls of Air-Dry Clay Compose Vibrant Sculptural Landscapes
An Origami Knight Equipped with a Sword and Shield Materializes from a Single Sheet of Paper

September 23, 2021An Origami Knight Equipped with a Sword and Shield Materializes from a Single Sheet of Paper
A Whimsical Ad Uses Conductive Thread to Light Up Miniature Scenes Made of Yarn and Fabric

September 8, 2021A Whimsical Ad Uses Conductive Thread to Light Up Miniature Scenes Made of Yarn and Fabric
Crocheted Penne, Ravioli, and Spaghetti Recreate Pasta as Fiber-Rich Renditions

August 23, 2021Crocheted Penne, Ravioli, and Spaghetti Recreate Pasta as Fiber-Rich Renditions
A Massive Crocheted Canopy Provides Shade for a Shopping District in Malaga

August 17, 2021A Massive Crocheted Canopy Provides Shade for a Shopping District in Malaga
Ducks, Otters, and Other Wildlife Plunge into Water in Intricate Split-View Embroideries

August 13, 2021Ducks, Otters, and Other Wildlife Plunge into Water in Intricate Split-View Embroideries
Clever Paper Cutouts by Paperboyo Transform Architecture and Landmarks into Amusing Scenes

August 4, 2021Clever Paper Cutouts by Paperboyo Transform Architecture and Landmarks into Amusing Scenes
Tightly Woven Baskets Intertwine Invasive Plants and Weeds into Adorable Miniatures

July 12, 2021Tightly Woven Baskets Intertwine Invasive Plants and Weeds into Adorable Miniatures
Animated Tutorials Whip Up Fiber-Rich Lemonade and Banana Splits by Andrea Love

June 9, 2021Animated Tutorials Whip Up Fiber-Rich Lemonade and Banana Splits by Andrea Love
Colorful Glazes Coat Exquisite Vessels Sculpted with Smooth Sloping Porcelain

May 24, 2021Colorful Glazes Coat Exquisite Vessels Sculpted with Smooth Sloping Porcelain
Hundreds of Minuscule Paper Cranes Perch in Bonsai Trees in Naoki Onogawa’s Sculptures

April 5, 2021Hundreds of Minuscule Paper Cranes Perch in Bonsai Trees in Naoki Onogawa’s Sculptures
A Massive Catalogue of Stitched CMYK Studies by Evelin Kasikov Merges Printing and Embroidery

March 25, 2021A Massive Catalogue of Stitched CMYK Studies by Evelin Kasikov Merges Printing and Embroidery
A Trio of Monumental Macramé Installations Stretch 37 Feet Across a Seaside Structure in Bali

February 16, 2021A Trio of Monumental Macramé Installations Stretch 37 Feet Across a Seaside Structure in Bali
A Dramatic Bouquet of Paper Flowers Interprets an Ornate Pattern in Three-Dimensions

February 2, 2021A Dramatic Bouquet of Paper Flowers Interprets an Ornate Pattern in Three-Dimensions
Duplicate Limbs and Unusual Mashups Revitalize Vintage Ceramic Creatures by Artist Debra Broz

January 19, 2021Duplicate Limbs and Unusual Mashups Revitalize Vintage Ceramic Creatures by Artist Debra Broz
This Elaborately Armored Samurai Was Folded From A Single Sheet of Paper

January 16, 2021This Elaborately Armored Samurai Was Folded From A Single Sheet of Paper
A Los Angeles Nonprofit Is Supporting Prison Abolition Through a Community Ceramics Practice

January 13, 2021A Los Angeles Nonprofit Is Supporting Prison Abolition Through a Community Ceramics Practice
Whimsical Gardens Grow From Silk Teacups and Mossy Patches in Rosa Andreeva’s Embroideries

January 11, 2021Whimsical Gardens Grow From Silk Teacups and Mossy Patches in Rosa Andreeva’s Embroideries
Countless Ceramic Loops Comprise Cecil Kemperink’s Movable Chain Sculptures

December 30, 2020Countless Ceramic Loops Comprise Cecil Kemperink’s Movable Chain Sculptures
Vibrant Botanic Embroideries Embellish the Dried Leaf Sculptures of Hillary Waters Fayle

December 29, 2020Vibrant Botanic Embroideries Embellish the Dried Leaf Sculptures of Hillary Waters Fayle
Dive Into the Incredibly Satisfying Art of Japanese Wood Joinery

December 14, 2020Dive Into the Incredibly Satisfying Art of Japanese Wood Joinery
Lucy Sparrow Opens The Bourdon Street Chemist, a Fully Stocked Felt Pharmacy

December 9, 2020Lucy Sparrow Opens The Bourdon Street Chemist, a Fully Stocked Felt Pharmacy
Miniature Mixed Media Lace Works Depict Pastoral Scenes in New Work by Ágnes Herczeg

October 2, 2020Miniature Mixed Media Lace Works Depict Pastoral Scenes in New Work by Ágnes Herczeg
Textile Artists File Their Nails in Tiny Grooves for Traditional Japanese Weaving Technique

August 25, 2020Textile Artists File Their Nails in Tiny Grooves for Traditional Japanese Weaving Technique