Crafts

April 29, 2021

Artist Reimagines Instant Film as Embroidered Landscape Polaroids

While there are many innovative cameras these days, there is something to be said for the pleasant, tactile quality of a Polaroid. It has a playful quality that is only enhanced by its small, postcard size. Hong Kong-based artist Artemis imitates this popular form of photography by stitching colorful landscapes onto small, Polaroid-size pieces of paper, capturing environments from her own imagination. Her journey into embroidery art began four years ago, in 2017.

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April 15, 2021

This Artist Stitches Colorful 3D Embroidery Designs Inspired By the British Countryside

When seen from above, the world’s landscapes can look like colorful patchworks of abstract shapes and textures. Some people choose to photograph these beautiful birds-eye views, but England-based textile artist Victoria Rose Richards captures them with her needle and thread. She creates colorful, 3D embroidery designs inspired by aerial views of the British countryside. With an academic background in biology, Richards has always had an interest in nature.

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March 26, 2021

Crafter Slices Blocks of Polymer Clay to Reveal Vibrant Patterns Hiding Within

Polymer clay is an incredibly versatile medium, ripe for use in any number of crafts. The pliable material is particularly popular today with makers of DIY jewelry—especially earrings and other small pins and pendants. Ever wonder how people make this type of wearable art? In many cases, the process is quite satisfying to watch. One approach called clay canes uses varying colors of the polymer putty and combines it into one homogenous log.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.