"They couldn’t have more different properties and textures, yet when together they unite..."
This is a guest post by Alex and Laura, founders of Concrete & Wax. Hi, we are Alex and Laura, owners of 2SOM Ltd and founders of...
"They couldn’t have more different properties and textures, yet when together they unite..."
“Slow stitching and slow living are the way to preserve cultural handcrafts”
"And breathe..."
"I love the way it enables me to let go and get completely lost in making"
"Lino printing strikes the right balance of slow, mindful crafting and pretty quick gratification"
"For me resin is the perfect medium for art, and for workshops, because it can take so many forms"
"I have always found the process of formulating both relaxing and rewarding"
"I love my workshops, how they include all the senses and allow for discovery, play and questions!"
Finding Calm in Watercolour
"Little universes of swirling colour"
"Natural dyes and making are nature and we all need more of her right now"
"A way of creating something meaningful, fun and a time to reflect"
"Experimentation, mistakes, breakages and a determination to try again!"
"The world of plants is utterly enchanting and I try to add a bit of that magic to each terrarium"
knack and Sustainability
"The hands on mindfulness"
"I learned the value of making things by hand and the importance of honouring the manufacturer"
"It's the process of making that's important"
"Once I started designing and creating jewellery, it's all I wanted to do"
"I love nothing more than to have that hour to myself getting crafty"