WE ARE MAKERS Issue 7

An Independent Publication showcasing a wide array of wonderful, dedicated, and talented makers from across the globe. We want to share their stories, their passions and to connect them with you and each other.

Edition Seven - August 2023

Celebrating the remarkable world of crafting, WE ARE MAKERS brings you an exquisite collection of artisans from across the globe, each with their own fascinating story to tell. This independent publication showcasing a wide array of wonderful, dedicated, and talented makers, sharing their stories, their passions and to connect them with you and each other.

Within this edition, is a collection of stories from twelve incredible makers. Hailing from Australia, we feature the incredible journey of Doug and Danika Aplin, a husband-and-wife team who own D&D Letterpress. From Tennessee, USA, we encounter Liam Hoffman, a passionate bladesmith who discovered his love for blacksmithing at the young age of 13. Venturing into the picturesque town of Blonay, Switzerland, we discover a gifted crafter who creates awe-inspiring ships in bottles for clients around the world. The journey also takes you to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, where we meet a talented wood carver specialising in chip carving and relief carving.