Introducing the Shwood for Atlantic Records Collection. Two versions of our classic Canby shape, both integrating genuine Atlantic vinyl records for a look as effortless as the music it embodies.

See more at: https://www.shwoodshop.com/us/collections/atlantic and check out the photos below.

Greg offers a compelling opinion on how the majority of the work most of us do these days is somewhat intangible, leaving us often without the physical proof of a product at the end of a long days’ work. He feels this desire for tangible creation is fueling the resurgence of our desire to make, create, and produce.

Excited for more episodes of this series!

Fast-forward to today, diatom arrangement is virtually a lost art form, with the only living practitioner being Klaus Kemp. Watch the video above for a profile of the artist and how he researched and mastered this once lost art form, and see more examples of his work below. The dexterity and dedication required in finding and arranging these tiny forms is truly an Experiment with Nature. To find out more about Klaus and his work, visit his website here.

It took us over a year of experimentation, research, and development to settle on this proprietary technique, shown in the video above.  Bad ideas, false starts, and near misses are all part of this process, but you eventually find that one thing that works. And that’s what this project represents: It’s the manifestation of an idea that was willed into existence. And it made for some pretty cool looking glasses too.

To make each pair of glasses, 1600 feet of newsprint is wound up into a 4-inch diameter “log” and these logs are then sawn into thin plies to reveal a unique, wood-like texture. The finished product is eyewear completely unique in appearance with dense lines, swirling grain, and just a hint of text.

See some detailed process images below and find out more about the collection here.

Newspaper plies freshly cut from the “log”.

Newspaper set in the self-aligning track.

A freshly rolled “log” drying.

Cutting the newsprint “log” in 1/8″ plies.

Frame fronts fresh from the CNC.

A pair of Canby Newspaper Selects being fitted with hinges.

The Shwood Eyewear Newspaper Collection comes in 3 iterations of our classic Canby shape.

The Canby Newspaper Select.

The Canby Newspaper & Walnut.

The Canby Acetate Newspaper.

The Canby Newspaper Select features temple inlays in addition to a full frame newspaper front.

Featuring frames cut from a single sheet of high-quality titanium and paired with domestic hardwood temples, the brand-new Titanium Collection is a sophisticated combination of premium materials. Lightweight and completely hypoallergenic, titanium offers unmatched comfort and durability. And with our handcrafted manufacturing process and meticulous attention to detail, each pair stands apart as a truly one-of-a-kind piece of eyewear.

Check out the video we put together for the release above, and some behind the scenes shots of the making of the edit down below!

To see the entire collection follow the jump here, or scroll down to peruse some photos we put together to accompany the release!

The Eugene’s sleek silhouette combines a metal rim and bridge with dark, subtle hardwoods for a timeless and refined look.  The simple aesthetic compliments a wide variety of face shapes, a perfect choice for anyone desiring sharp, classic style.  

See more of the Eugene over at www.shwoodshop.com

While the site is limited to 60 frames of animation, the source code is available to developers for further experimentation via Github.

Watch a hyperlapse that we made of crossing our beloved Burnside Bridge in Portland.