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Wazakura Japan

Wazakura Japan

Wazakura Japan, a women-led business based in Fukuoka, Kyushu, curates and delivers traditional Japanese bonsai, ikebana, and gardening tools worldwide, supporting local artisans and preserving cultural heritage.

Zoë Wilson Carving

Zoë Wilson Carving

Zoë Wilson, a stone carver based in Hampshire, UK, embraces the tradition of manual craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from geometric patterns and the tactile nature of Welsh slate.

Dejan-Art Sculptor

Dejan-Art Sculptor

Edition 6 Feature Words by: Dejan Zdravkovic Location: Kušiljevo, Serbia Photo Credit : ©Dejan and Andelka Zdravkovic @dejan.art.sculptor I was born in November 1987, in a small town in Serbia. I graduated from the Agricultural High School and enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture. I was never interested in

Canned Pineapple Co.

Canned Pineapple Co.

Buddy and Shelby of Canned Pineapple co are two artists and focusing on hand painted signage. And boy oh boy do they do it well! Kate and I actually came across some of their work in Nashville in 2023 and it is as good in person as it looks here.

Guest Articles

3 Types of Brand Images Every Creative Business Needs

Once again, our friend Nicole Bedard, a creative brand photographer from Connecticut, USA, has written a standout article for you, the modern maker, on brand photography. She explains the 3 key types of imagery you can use to communicate your business.

Studio Ibbini

Studio Ibbini

Our only maker from the UAE so far Julias work is mesmerising. The intricate details reminiscent of ancient sculptures are created by harnessing technology at its peak.

Content, Intent, Key Point.

Content, Intent, Key Point.

This short read "The First Minute" by Chris Fenning dives into the importance of the initial moments of any professional interaction, whether it's a presentation, a meeting, or a pitch. Fenning's approach is built around a straightforward and powerful framework that focuses on preparing

Guest Articles

3 Types of Brand Images Every Creative Business Needs

Once again, our friend Nicole Bedard, a creative brand photographer from Connecticut, USA, has written a standout article for you, the modern maker, on brand photography. She explains the 3 key types of imagery you can use to communicate your business.

Start it, Build it, Grow it.

MARKETING

Start it, Build it, Grow it.

A quick review of a book I read this week and some of the key takeaways from it. Noah Kagans Million Dollar Weekend is as practical as it is insightful and unlike many books in its niche is not a labour to read.

Meraki

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Meraki

I LEARNT A NEW WORD: MERAKI I want to introduce you to a word I stumbled on a couple of weeks ago. It has sat as a note on my desktop since then to remind me to write a newsletter about it. The word in question: Meraki. I have tracked

Just Start Making

Guest Articles

Just Start Making

Will writes for us a little about his journey, but more importantly about how starting is the most important thing you can do in your making journey, irrespective of all the doubts, worry, and uncertainty. Just. Start. Making.

MARKETING

4 Red Flags to Watch Out for When Hiring a Brand Photographer

Our friend and brand photographer Nicole Bedard has worked with some big name brands before pivoting to helping small creative businesses just like yours tell their brand story. Here she has wrote for you what you should watch out for when looking for a brand photographer yourself.

The Flinch: Its a mindset thing.

Guest Articles

The Flinch: Its a mindset thing.

Brandon dropped into our DM's with a story to tell. He is a leather worker and has been for some time. With many hours of his own craft and teaching under his belt Brandon had some advice he wanted to share and we are all to happy to be sharing it.

Dear Me: The Power of Writing a Letter to Yourself

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Dear Me: The Power of Writing a Letter to Yourself

Every experience has molded you, and no effort you've made has ever been in vain. The failures, obstacles, and challenges you've encountered have all contributed to your growth and strength. I recently wrote a letter to myself, a practice aimed at acknowledging my accomplishments and extending