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ACME
Studio -
Is an international product design
company that has made a name for itself with its highly desirable line
of writing instruments. It also produces watches, business card cases,
and accessories which include men's silk ties, cuff links and some
jewelry. The company specializes in products by designers, artist and
architects and have also included works found in museum collections.
Many of the designers are well known names such as Frank Lloyd Wright,
Michael Graves, Keith Haring, Salvador Dali & Kenny Scharf to name
just a few. There are also many more architects and designers that may
not necessarily be household names but have made a name for themselves
in their respective fields. Many of their retired designs have
become very collectable. Each pen or watch comes in a tin
presentation case. Refills are available as well as conversion kits
The work is of the highest quality where materials & technique are concerned. All the jewelry is handmade of sterling silver and the gemstones are genuine and of good character. The backs of the pieces are finished with an attractive, patterned metal, stamped silver and bear their personal hallmarks. The photos themselves are real continuous tone images, not copies. They are hand printed in miniature and are sealed into the work with optical quality, shatter proof polycarbonate plastic. RETURN TO INDEX Michael Harrington - A New York designer, creates whimsical and incredibly unique pens from handmade paper beads. The beads are rolled from long strips of patterned paper around a brass core which uses a refillable ballpoint refill.( two refills are included with each pen and more are available from the artist). These beautifully designed and surprisingly sturdy pens have been written up in Pen World and have sold at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the National Academy of Design, the New York Public Library Museum Store on Fifth Avenue, The American Crafts Museum Store as well as several other fine stores and galleries. Anyone interested in fine writing instruments or in a truly unique art form would find these extremely collectable. Each piece is like an unusual jewel that happens to write. These are produced on a fairly limited basis so some models may only be available for a short time. RETURN TO INDEX RETURN TO HARRINGTON Laban Pen Corporation - Makers of fine, beautifully designed writing instruments. 2004 Winner of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Award. Each pen comes in a tuxedo style box and includes an international warranty and instruction booklet. Fountain pens except international standard ink cartridges and/or converters. RETURN TO INDEX TO LABAN Madrat Studio / G.A.Myers - Mixed-media artist, (as well as the owner of this site) I construct boxes and small cabinets in wood which are than embellished with a variety of materials ranging from carved wood, fired clay, polymer moldeling paste, etc., to a miscellaneous array of found objects. Most pieces are one of a kind, while some are produced in limited quantities. The subject matter runs the gamut from the purely decorative to explorations of science, human nature, fantasy etc., whatever presents itself. The style is somewhat rough and primitive, which lends a certain eccentricity to it. Most of the pieces I make have a certain sense of humor inherent in them, at least I think so. I'd like to think that they'll still be around in 50 years, a bit battered and bruised, but still able to elicit a response of curiosity and interest. For more information about my own work follow this link to MadRatStudio.com RETURN TO INDEX Alison Palmer Studio - Creates wonderfully whimsical & functional ceramic pieces. She has been exhibiting her work since 1986, when she began selling at some of the finer craft galleries in New York city and elsewhere. She has since created a successful crafts business and is represented by over a thousand of the best galleries and shops in America. RETURN TO INDEX TO ALISON PALMER Schlabaugh and Sons - A family owned business, est. in 1982, that believes in quality and craftsmanship. Specializes in clocks made from solid wood. Traditional to whimsical their designs are inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Deco, Retro styling from the 50's as well as Classical designs featuring architectural elements such as columns and pediments. RETURN TO INDEX Stonehenge
Pottery Co.
is Ron Aubuchon. The pieces featured, are fired in the
traditional centuries old Japanese process called Raku. The pieces are
formed by hand on the potters wheel, then bisque fired. Bisque is a fairly
low temperature initial firing which hardens the clay enough to be handled
without breaking. The pots are than glazed (colored) and fired to
approximately 1800 degrees F. Once the temperature is reached the pot is
quickly removed from the kiln and placed in a barrel of combustive
materials (in this case oak leaves). The heat of the pot causes the leaves
to burst into flames. The pot is quickly covered with more leaves and then
the barrel is sealed. This creates a oxygen
free environment. After 2-3 minutes, the pot is removed and plunged into
water to stop further oxidation. Once cooled it's removed and scrubbed
clean to reveal it's unique finish. It's this unpredictable process
that accounts for the variations in coloring as well as the cracks formed
during the abrupt changes in temperature and the oxidation. It's this stress
that creates the crackled effect and also makes the finished pieces
unsuitable for liquid or food storage. RETURN
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