Monthly Archives: October 2012

The shortest distance between two points is a curve

Posted on October 30, 2012 by walkerg

Contrary to what you learned in 7th grade geometry, a straight line is not the shortest distance between two points. A flowing curve pulls your eye along sweetly, whereas a straight line often halts the eye. I just finished proofing … Continue reading →

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Designer’s Alphabet, G is for………..

Posted on October 16, 2012 by walkerg

Guilloche, (pronounced gil- LOSH) an ornamental carved band consisting of two or more ribbons or ropes flowing in interlaced curves. They show up in an infinite variety of patterns, many based on an intertwined knot. The examples here are from Swan’s … Continue reading →

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Design Critique Oct 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by walkerg

Michael Cran submitted a recent project requesting your input, below are his comments. As always for these on-line critiques, if you share an opinion, please bolster it with the why behind your veiw. Thinking through your conclusions  helps all, even the one … Continue reading →

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Rally in the Heartland

Posted on October 2, 2012 by walkerg

We are smack in the middle of it. A rebirth of handwork fueled by a new breed of toolmakers turning out superbly crafted and functional tools. So a few of these toolmakers put their heads together and came up with an idea. Let’s rent a big … Continue reading →

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