Applying A Maker’s Mark
I have recently done some research into branding, as I’m sure most crafts people and manufactures all have done at some point, generally early on in their practice. While branding is a general term given to a huge component for the development of business identity, not limited to the logo affixed to a product. My specific focus was on the process of applying my mark onto product, specifically timber surfaces. While it would be nice for an object to speak for its maker based on style alone the likely hood... Read The Rest →
Construction, Destruction & Documentation – Two Tables
(continued on from ‘CONSTRUCTION DESTRUCTION AND DOCUMENTATION’) CONSTRUCTION VS. DESTRUCTION Imagine going to an ATM taking out $50 dollars with the intention that you where going to fold the note into a boat and place it into a river to watch float away. Then imagine instead that you go to the same ATM and take out $600 to burn to generate a small amount of heat and light. Take it even further and use the $600 to buy a trailer or two of firewood, to burn and disintegrate to produce... Read The Rest →
Bow Desk – Desktop Printing
The ‘bow desk’ is a simple construction of parts that maintain themselves as a rigid structure with the aid of tension. Inspired by the bow saw; a traditional carpentry tool that is becoming less and less common in a furniture makers workshop. The endangered nature of the bow saw is a result of modern methods of straining a saw blade and saw frames that offer a less fragile and finicky product. Regardless of its slow or even current obsolescence, the bow saw still embodies a credibility in its innovative... Read The Rest →
Construction, Destruction and Documentation
Please follow link to view video submission ‘Construction, Destruction and Documentation’ Nic Wilson (Film Maker) and Elliot Gorham (Designer / Maker) have joined forces in the construction, destruction and documentation of two high quality kitchen tables. This is a two-step process: Elliot will build two beautifully designed and quality crafted kitchen tables. On completion, we will then proceed to destroy the table surfaces by turning them upside down and riding them down the Templestowe Hill Climb reputed to be Melbourne’s steepest sealed road. Throughout the process, Nic will be filming... Read The Rest →
