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Labois Blog is a community dedicated to the know-how of craftspeople and professionals who make products with their own hands.
Woodworkers, painters, ceramicists… we want to dedicate this space to all of them through sharing new ideas, techniques and tools. Whether you are a professional or an amateur, in Labois Blog you will find the latest trends and innovations in handmade crafts and lifestyles.
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Interview with Ima Garmendia – Adarbakar ceramic
In just one year, Ima Garmendia has managed to carve a niche among the most outstanding potters of Barcelona. Its clients are restaurants with Michelin stars, design stores and individuals who know how to value a careful work of craftsmanship. The secret of your success? Adarbakar, a brand that unites its two passions: ceramics and photography. We visited his workshop in the El Born neighborhood [...]
Popular international Art Fairs 2019
If you are an artist, collector or art lover, take the agenda. Today we present a selection of the most outstanding art fairs for this 2019. Organized chronologically, these are some of the most important fairs of Europe. There you can meet young artists, new trends, recognized authors and galleries from around the world. Art Rotterdam – February 7-10 Art Rotterdam is one of the [...]
Interview to the ceramist Ana Bridgewater – Abalon
An energetic, fighter, engineer, honest and inspiring woman. Ana Bridgewater is a ceramist and an icon of the new generation of professional craftspeople. Founder of the Abalon project, she is known for her impressive candles. Ana elaborates with care and delicacy each of her pieces, combining porcelain, gold and wax. Some of them have been exhibited in the United States, the United Kingdom and Spain. [...]
Craft books that every maker should have
Innovation through Craft. Nowadays, handmade products are a real and sustainable alternative to industrial and mass production. So, it is not surprising that a lot of people is searching for creativity and inspiration. Instagram or Pinterest can help us to find new ideas, although they are not always real cases or well documented. Therefore, today we present a selection of books to find inspiration, learn techniques or discover stories with names [...]
How to buy art? Quick guide to know the market
Buying art today is not easy. Anyone interested in acquiring a painting, sculpture or illustration soon we will discover that there are many platforms, channels, artists, prices and options. In addition, if we want to buy art as an investment, we must take care the factors directly influence the value investing quotes. Therefore, today we present a quick and easy guide to know better the art market. Buy art: main motivations [...]
