Few painting techniques are as impressive as fumage or smoking. If using a pencil, a pen or a brush requires a certain mastery, fumage requires a higher level of skill. Today we present this technique, which was practiced by Salvador Dalí himself. … [Read more...] about Fumage: the art of painting with fire
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Stoneware or porcelain? Advantages and disadvantages
"One of the most beautiful things in life is when you have to stop what you are doing and put all your attention on the food". Luciano Pavarotti thus sentenced the importance of cooking, an art that takes crockery as a canvas. From Labois, we wanted … [Read more...] about Stoneware or porcelain? Advantages and disadvantages
Interview to Moeki Yamada
In the age of fast consumerism and ephemeral fashions, it is easy to forget that not all fabrics are the same. In some cases, only the most attentive eyes are capable of finding small treasures in true craftsmanship. Today we interview Moeki, a young … [Read more...] about Interview to Moeki Yamada
Interview to Paula Andrés, Botánica Textil
If Cantabria is part of our spring mythology, Botánica Textil promises to give us what we most desire at this time of year: colour, nature, flowers and fresh design. The young project Botánica Textil by Paula Andrés is an example of a story of … [Read more...] about Interview to Paula Andrés, Botánica Textil
Firing handmade ceramics: what you need to know
In the world of ceramics, whether handmade or industrial, there are two types of firing: In ceramics, whether handmade or industrial, there are two types of firing: low temperature (maximum firing at 1000ºC) and high temperature (from 1000 to … [Read more...] about Firing handmade ceramics: what you need to know
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 … [Read more...] about Craft books that every maker should have
Structure to hang a painting: ideas and advices
When we talk about hang a painting, surely we think in a wall and a hook. But what happens if we don't have any wall to hang it? What if the painting is a canvas without a frame? It is a common situation, especially in exhibitions, stores and … [Read more...] about Structure to hang a painting: ideas and advices
Smart shopping: how to survive in a volatile market
Consumers more cautious, better informed but with a predisposition to self-grant some licenses if the quality is superior. After years of crisis, the market breaks with the old postulates of volume and scale and gives way to a much more complex … [Read more...] about Smart shopping: how to survive in a volatile market
