Here we celebrate artisans and craftspeople who shape the world with their hands and creativity. We explore the power of creative thinking, the beauty of cultural diversity, and the vital role of hand skills in our communities. Through uplifting stories and shared experiences, we are building a community that values adaptability, celebrates unique talents, and honors the timeless art of craftsmanship.
After working with over 800 chefs worldwide, Michael Joy discovered what drives their passion. Join Culinary Stories to explore the creative minds behind remarkable dishes and innovative designs. This series delves into chefs' unique challenges, inspirations, and the artistry behind their creations—not the kitchen drama. Through artist-to-artist interactions, we uncover what makes a chef truly exceptional, revealing their creativity, competitive spirit, and unique tools, including silicone molds.
Hand-ufacturing is a new educational platform empowering creatives to bring their visions to life by blending hand skills with technology. Offering how-to videos on mold making, casting, and insights from fields like jewelry and prosthetics, it teaches not only prototyping but scaling creative ideas. With a focus on safety, mindful work, and profitable creativity, Hand-ufacturing bridges the gap between industry and art, guiding you to work both smart and skillfully.
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Here you will find a portal to a remarkable world of storytelling, philosophy, art, education and creativity. Join us for this journey of growth and expansion with some great laughs along the way!
This was an incredibly helpful review and critique.... Thanks for giving these tips because I know getting these tips in other crafts is like large gold nuggets. It takes 10 years in other crafts to mine all these sorts of nuggets from what I've found; and you've given them for free. Thank you!
@Jmob4life
Thanks for the open and honest opinion. I follow this creator and its great to help each other like this!
@europeanstacker7554
Cool channel! I’m bout to get into slip casting and definitely need all the help I can get!
@chrisdonahue
Such great advice, I've been a mold maker for coming on 12 years now and you are still teaching me things with every video.
@OffbeatPictures
Listening to an experienced maker at 3am was not on my list to do, but I do appreciate this insight.
@RinoSan
Great analysis of a maker I watch regularly - your comments were gentle and clearly "born of experience" - lots to learn from his video, and then also lots to learn from your personal analysis of it!
@jholmessiedle
Really happy I found your channel! I was a ceramist 30 odd years ago and have recently wanted to explore plaster slip casting. There is lots of great resources online but your expertise is really valuable, dissecting these videos and letting us know your thoughts based on years of experience ...so great thank you and I hope you continue to create these great videos.
@mandark10110
DIY-er here, new to mold making and “handufacturing.” Loved these lessons and look forward to more. Thank you for taking the time to do these.
@PharaohMoan
Michael Joy is a digital collage artist and sculptor. His work is centered around his quirky sense of humor and appreciation of wordplay. His digital collage collection exceeds two thousand images. Michael is a master craftsman with more than thirty years of fabrication experience ranging from architectural restoration to remaking the master model of the Oscar trophy.
