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2+ day, 7+ hour ago (235+ words) The ideas for Made in America keep rolling in with "World News Tonight" viewers sharing their one thing under the tree. David Muir shares businesses that are sourcing materials from across the U.S. Made in America: David Muir spotlights handcrafted gifts from Texas, Maine, Tennessee The ideas for Made in America keep rolling in with "World News Tonight" viewers sharing their one thing under the tree. David Muir shares businesses that are sourcing materials from across the U.S. Pres. Trump attends bill signing ceremony in the Oval Office Tracking more rain for the Pacific Northwest; dangerous cold for the Midwest; weekend snow for millions President Trump claims land strikes on Venezuela could come 'pretty soon' Retired lieutenant colonel calls investigation into Sen. Kelly "abuse of power" Red Cross responding to historic flooding in Washington state Pregnant mom stops stranger from alleged kidnapping…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (545+ words) BOISE, Idaho " What started as a holiday pop-up has transformed into a year-round celebration of Idaho creativity, bringing together the best local makers all in one convenient location. Handmade Idaho, located at 350 N Milwaukee St Ste 1141 on the lower level of Boise Towne Square Mall, showcases goods from small artisans across the Gem State. Handmade Idaho brings the best of local artisans to you. Owner Angela Stewart says the business grew out of a need to support local creators. "We started as an organization to provide more opportunities for local artisans to sell their goods. So we had a holiday show for several years, and then COVID hit, and we had to cancel," Stewart said. After the pandemic forced cancellation of their holiday show, Stewart opened pop-up shops at The Village and later at Boise Towne Square Mall. The mall…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago (68+ words) The ideas for Made in America keep rolling in with "World News Tonight" viewers sharing their one thing under the tree. David Muir shares businesses that are sourcing materials from across the U.S. The ideas for Made in America keep rolling in with "World News Tonight" viewers sharing their one thing under the tree. David Muir shares businesses that are sourcing materials from across the U.S....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (739+ words) Reclaimed lumber and certified timber compete for dominance as the industry confronts sustainability claims and indoor air quality concerns "The industry is at an inflection point," says Philipp Sprockhoff, a senior director at Austrian panel manufacturer EGGER and a member of the European Panel Federation's managing board. "Customers want to know where the wood comes from and what's in the glue." California's Air Resources Board pioneered the standards in 2007. The state regulation, known as CARB ATCM Phase II, set emission limits for hardwood plywood, particleboard, and MDF that became the template for the federal rule. Panel producers worldwide now submit to quarterly inspections and testing by EPA-recognized third-party certifiers. "The TSCA Title VI program and CARB's ATCM program work in tandem to create what is arguably the most stringent formaldehyde emissions regulatory system in the world," says a March 2024 statement…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago (622+ words) A myriad of tactile products made from materials including ceramic, glass, lacquer and wood have been displayed at Japan House London as part of the Hyakk" exhibition, which examines Japan's contemporary craft landscape. The exhibition, which showcases almost 2,000 works made by more than 100 designers, was organised in collaboration with retail brand Muji's owner Ryohin Keikaku and curated by Nagata Takahiro. The curator aimed for it to show pieces in a wide range of materials and from many different regions. "Rather than focusing on a particular school or genre, the exhibition seeks to give shape to the idea of hyakk" " craft as countless forms of making " bringing together work in clay, wood, metal, lacquer, bamboo, glass and more, from a wide range of regions," Takahiro told Dezeen. Takahiro and his team traversed Japan to find the makers on show in Hyakk…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago (30+ words) Modern woodworking is one of those crafts that never fails to leave me instantaneously humbled. It's simply not a craft anymore. No, it's a full-on showcase of ......

6+ day, 9+ hour ago (274+ words) A retired vocational and technical high school teacher in Nev'ehir, central T'rkiye, is transforming discarded wood into handmade miniatures and decorative items, demonstrating how post-retirement engagement can evolve into a form of environmental contribution and personal fulfillment. Demir emphasized that his work not only reduces waste but also enables him to use his time efficiently. Discarded scraps from industrial workshops and leftover lumber are turned into detailed, high-value pieces rather than being burned or thrown away. "Every material I use is waste," he said. "I incur almost no cost, and instead of ending up in the stove or garbage, these pieces become meaningful works. I spent my career in active workshop environments, and I continue that rhythm in retirement." Demir noted that the mental engagement provided by craftsmanship is just as important as its environmental contribution. He explained that working…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago (466+ words) Passion. Talk to an artist about their medium - be it pottery, glass, handwovens or stippling illustrations - and it's one of the first words that comes up. These five Connecticut artisans create through very different mediums, but their stories share a common theme: creating isn't an option; it's a driving force in their lives. For over 10 years,Amee Hussey and Magaly Del Castillo worked at Mystic's Oyster Club as a line cook and bartender, respectively. During COVID, the restaurant closed. Hussey seized the time to pursue pottery. "I had a slight obsession with pottery, bringing it back from every destination I traveled to," she recalls, "but never had the opportunity to try making it." The purchase of a pottery wheel and a kiln later, "I ended up loving it." nd start a business." They launched Ahmee Ceramics, the business's moniker being…...

1+ week, 10+ min ago (36+ words) There are some things that never go out of style, and good old wooden creations are definitely one of them. Whether it's a beautifully carved instrument, a centuries-old temple, or a handmade piece of ......

1+ week, 1+ day ago (72+ words) Dong Ho folk paintings have been part of Vietnam's culture for centuries. The art form is known for its use of separate woodblocks, one for each color, pressed onto paper to create an image. Today, only a small number of artisans continue the practice as they work to preserve the tradition in a rapidly modernizing society. (AP video by Hau Dinh) Vietnamese artisans preserve the centuries-old art of woodblock painting...