A JOURNAL BY SHINOLA DEDICATED TO JOY OF CRAFT

Meet the Maker: Small Batch Pottery produced by Ben Fiess

Read more about Ben Fiess’s creative process below, and don’t forget to read about his time as a farmhand before he moved to his current studio in Minneapolis.  View Ben’s Inesse Ceramic Squat Jar on our site, here. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”1505″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] Ben Fiess. The color of your glazes are stunning. How did you become interested in ceramic […]

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From Structural Engineer to Jewelry Designer — Meet Beth Macri

Learn more about Beth Macri’s story of becoming a jewelry designer in the Q&A below. As a former structural engineer, how did you come up with the idea for your jewelry line? The inspiration was the I-beam. As a structural engineer, I was trained to work with blueprints, and translating 3-D forms from 2-D drawings was […]

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A World Champion Craftsman: A Conversation with John Golomb

Shinola and John Golomb collaborated to produce a collectible pair of leather boxing gloves for The Muhammad Ali Center Watch Collection. Click here to purchase the gloves, and read on for more from John.  John Golomb is a renowned leather craftsman who helped revolutionize the sport of boxing with the invention of the thumbless glove. […]

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Your Father’s Day Gifting Game Plan

  With Father’s Day just a week away it’s time to get serious about your gifting strategy. And we want you to think outside the tie.  This year, give your father the gift he’ll eventually give to his grandchildren.  Tools, two wheels, and timepieces, built to last. [[{“type”:”media”,”view_mode”:”media_original”,”fid”:”256″,”attributes”:{“alt”:””,”class”:”media-image”,”height”:”540″,”title”:””,”typeof”:”foaf:Image”,”width”:”960″}}]] The Runwell Moon Phase 47mm, $850 We’ve […]

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Makers Monday Interview With Borough Furnace

As part of our Makers Monday interview series, we asked Borough Furnace what it means to be American makers. The Borough Furnace cast iron skillet and bottle opener are available at select Shinola stores. Discover more makers on the Makers Monday website and onCool Hunting.    What is it you make, and what should people know about your products? […]

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Makers Monday Interview With Map Of Days

As part of our Makers Monday interview series, we asked Nora Rogers and Samantha Greaves of Map of Days what it means to be American makers. Discover more makers on the Makers Monday website and on Cool Hunting.    What is it you make, and what should people know about your products? We make leather accessories: handbags, wallets, molded leather cases, […]

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Makers Monday Interview With Ladies & Gentleman Studio

Jean Lee is Co-founder – Creative Director – Designer at Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. As part of our Makers Monday interview series, we asked Jean six questions about L&G’s products and what it means to be an American Maker. Check out Shinola supply’s Cork Desk Block, ZigZag Desk Tray, Desk Container and Mail Organizer Desk Tray by L&G Studio, and discover more […]

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Makers Monday Interview With 100xBTR

Brendan Sowersby is co-maker and co-designer at 100xBTR. As part of our Makers Monday interview series, we asked him six questions about his products and what it means to be an American Maker. Check out Shinola supply’s Extruded Sun Small Bowl, Extruded Sun Pencil Cup, Shallow Ash Bowl and Axo Bowls by 100xBTR, and discover more Makers on the Makers Monday website and on Cool […]

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Makers Monday Interview With Conway Electric

Kevin C Faul is Founder of Conway Electric. As part of our Makers Monday interview series, we asked him six questions about his products and what it means to be an American Maker. Check out Shinola supply’s Exto Extension Cord by Conway Electric, and discover more Makers on the Makers Monday website and on Cool Hunting’s Makers Mondays: The Great […]

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