Issues: Issue 332 – August 2016
Annika Quinn Jewelry: Craft Lake City Artisan
“I’ve always used jewelry as armor,” says metalsmith and jewelry maker Annika Quinn Nelson DiMeo. Armor indeed: Her commanding signature pieces, mostly made of copper, brass or silver, traverse minimal geometries and silhouettes while toying with dimension. From loud knuckle rings and sheath-like wrist cuffs to sleek earrings and necklaces, every one of DiMeo’s pieces emanates power. … read more
LOCS: Craft Lake City Artisan
LOCS iHorns4U@gmail.com Frank Falk is a litigation consultant, married to his high school sweetheart, a father of seven and a grandfather of four. He’s also an avid historian and storyteller, an antique-collecting artisan and a handy audio specialist—all trades that manifest through his iHorns. Now in their fourth year, these iHorns have come a long
Root + Rise Botanicals: Craft Lake City Artisan
Made from natural ingredients sourced from her local community garden, sustainable wildcrafting and Mountain Rose Herbs, Amy Menzel’s lovingly crafted Root + Rise Botanicals creations will revitalize your body, mind and spirit. … read more
Silver Still Image: Craft Lake City Artisan
Silver Still Image silverstillimage.com The 19th century tintype photograph has evolved into a modern art form, one that ceaselessly captivates Silver Still Image’s Sylvia Weston. After studying at Utah State University, Weston moved to New York City and worked as a photographer’s assistant and at the Penumbra Foundation. When she took a tintype workshop from
Book Runners: Craft Lake City Vintage Vendor
In Stephanie and Nathan Briscoe’s cozy home are clutter-free tables with rows of books stacked 10 deep by 10 high, bookshelves in every room and a basement with thousands of books simply waiting to be read or sold. … read more
Loom + Kiln: Craft Lake City Vintage Vendor
Started in 2015, Loom + Kiln is the brainchild of the whimsical, bohemian and aesthetically minded Hannah Leonard. Attending BYU for her undergrad, Leonard worked mainly in painting, until, while later attending Portland Community College, she discovered a hidden talent and love for curating. … read more
SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Bambi
A man named Bambi likes to jump down things on his skateboard—or, in this case, jump over things. … read more
Mike Brown: The World of Glass Blowing with the Borosyndicate...
This article is a small glimpse into the world that is Borosyndicate Productions, an artistic empire created by Kenny Holliday that Willy Wonka would be proud of. … read more
Beer of the Month: Noble Hefeweizen
This is one of those great beers that will fit into any climate at any time. Its low alcohol and medium body combined with its banana/lemon fruitiness makes it a triple threat among its German-inspired beer brethren. … read more
SLUG BMX Photo Feature: Ty Andersen
Ty Andersen is low-key, but he’s able to put in work on anything in front of him. Primarily holding it down in the streets with his friend and SLUG BMX Photo Feature alumnus Dave Pendleton, Ty is also able to cruise through trails and skateparks with the best. … read more