20 finds
Emma, a computer scientist and hobbyist bookbinder, rebinds favourite fantasy novels into one-of-a-kind editions — learning hand engraving and making her own clasps along the way.
Pinterest of the dayRemodelista's board on the table: artist-made dishes, candles, candleholders, tableware and dining tables from the magazine's archive.
Pinterest of the dayA Powerhouse Museum board of wedding outfits, jewellery and objects from around the world across two centuries, with proper museum captions.
Instagram of the dayAn Italian artist shapes clear glass into branches, flowers, goblets and whole table settings. Delicate sculpture that is hard to believe is real.
Site of the dayStitch Fiddle is an online chart maker for knitting, crochet, cross stitch, fuse beads and more. Draw a pattern square by square or turn a photo into a chart.
Instagram of the dayThe French pastry chef in New York who invented the Cronut shows new bakes up close: laminated croissants, seasonal flavours, breads and desserts.
Bookbinder Charlotte Wainwright takes worn-out old books apart and rebuilds them with hand-marbled endpapers, sewn endbands and gold-foiled spines.
Instagram of the dayBritish artist Helen Musselwhite cuts layered 3D scenes from paper: flowers, foxes, birds and whole landscapes. The feed shows finished pieces and process.
Pinterest of the dayPurl Soho's board of free scarf knitting patterns: dozens of scarves, wraps and bandanas, each linking to a full pattern.
Peru of the dayThe Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco explains Andean weaving from cave finds to the Inca, and profiles ten highland communities still weaving today.
Portugal of the dayAz Infinitum is the University of Lisbon's database of Portuguese azulejo tiles: where they are, what patterns and scenes they show, and who made them.
Instagram of the dayChicago conservator Julian Baumgartner shows old varnish melting away, torn canvases repaired and colour coming back. The most satisfying before-and-after.