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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 154: A conversation with Grand Rapids leatherworkers, Jacob Vroon and Elyse Marie Welcher

by jennifer February 8, 2015

by jennifer February 8, 2015

Born a day apart, Jacob Vroon and Elyse Marie Welcher crossed paths for the first time in the Butterworth Hospital nursery in June…
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Pounding It Out: West Michigan leather craftsman inspires me to pick up my mallet

by jennifer June 21, 2009

by jennifer June 21, 2009

A week ago today I met a leather craftsman named Chris Howard. He stopped by my “free” booth at the Fulton Street Artisans…
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CraftSanity on TV: Working with Leather

by jennifer June 20, 2009

by jennifer June 20, 2009

After a week of exploring the art of leather craft, I’ve gained a whole new appreciation for those who spend hours pounding and…

1 week ago by craftsanity It’s almost ridiculous how much I enjoy collecting fonts of all kinds. : ) #fonts #text #alphabet #woodletters #abcs #letters
1 week ago by craftsanity I’m very excited to be adding a portable, indoor cyanotype printing set up to my studio that I will also be able to use to sprout my seeds for spring planting. Today is nice and sunny so I made a quick doily test print out on the deck. This form of printing is so much faster and cleaner than carving lino. However, I have no plans to give up printing with ink and look forward to continuing to explore all forms of printmaking. : ) #cyanotype #cyanotypes #sunprinting #doilies #sunprint #printmaker #fiberartist #fiberart #testprint
6 days ago by craftsanity Learning to embrace and celebrate life’s imperfections is a very freeing experience. I’m practicing this twice a week with muddy hands and wishing I had more time to spend exploring what can be made with clay and a bit of patience. #pottery #potterswheel #throwing #artschool #throwingpottery #grcc #potter #imadethis #art #mugs #mud #artist #imlearning #rookievibes #trysomethingnew #clay #handmadeinmichigan
3 days ago by craftsanity I’m finally weaving some new rugs for my house. : ) #craftsanitylooms #rugs #weave #rugloom #rug #weaver #handwoven #handmadeinmichigan #homedecor #turquoise
1 day ago by craftsanity Today I’m packing looms of all sizes to ship to Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, California, Georgia and Canada. Thanks so much for your support! I hope you all have a blast weaving with your CraftSanity Looms. : ) (Shop link in profile.) #craftsanitylooms #loom #weavingloom #weaver #handmadeinmichigan #weavingsupplies #art #fiberart #artsupplies #weaversofinstagram #handmadebiz #loommaker #etsysellersofinstagram

Leather Craft

CraftSanity Podcast Episode 154: A conversation with Grand Rapids leatherworkers, Jacob Vroon and Elyse Marie Welcher

Pounding It Out: West Michigan leather craftsman inspires me to pick up my mallet

CraftSanity on TV: Working with Leather