The company does most of its business online and has garnered a large social media following, with more than 53,000 followers on its Instagram account. When he produced the first leather work apron seven years ago, Williams knew he was onto something - and Calavera Tool Works was born. “So the idea was to give those folks something they will absolutely love when they put it on, something that will become a daily ritual.” “After working in the power tool industry for a decade and a half, I was talking with a friend when it dawned on me - there’s really high-end aprons on the market for contractors, but when it comes to the person who’s making furniture, doing fine, finished stuff, they’re usually wearing some cheap apron from Lowe’s or something,” Williams told the City Paper. Local craftsman Michael Williams of Calavera Tool Works embraces the moniker of “maker,” and he wants to empower others to do the same with his handmade leather work aprons.Ĭraftsman Michael Williams (below) learned the basics of leather working on a 40-year-old sewing machine | Photos by Ruta Smith Handmade leather waist aprons Calavera Tool Works, James Island Pluff Mud Mercantile uses a clean burning wax derived from sustainably grown and responsibly harvested soybeans as well as chemical free wood wicks.Īura & Light’s candles are $60 each and available in store or online at. The candle includes Lepidolite crystals, which can enhance emotional balance and stress relief, said Mannis. Each candle is thoughtfully crafted, such as “I am relaxed,” which encourages stillness with the calming and balanced aroma of lavender, lemongrass and black currant with hints of patchouli and sugarcane. The Aura & Light candles are hand poured in small batches in Moore’s workshop space on Ashley River Road. Pluff Mud Mercantile creates each candle thoughtfully in small batches to ensure quality | photos provided The chakra inspiration informs the aromatherapy and soy wax blend, the color of the candle, and the crystals which are embedded inside the wax. In Hinduism and Buddhism, chakras are focal points of energy, or prana, in the body. The Aura & Light collection is named with affirmations like, “I am uplifted,” or “I am clear minded.” The candle series is inspired by chakras, Mannis said. So my idea for the candles is to get people to look inward, to practice taking time to meditate and take stock of your emotions.” “I think a lot of people don’t know where to start with that kind of thing. “When you’ve got a lot of things going on, it can be hard to find the time to really reflect and look within yourself,” Mannis told the City Paper. Moore collaborated with recent College of Charleston graduate Kayla Mannis to bring the concept to life. The collection of soy-based artisanal candles called Aura & Light is infused with crystals that promote a reflective mindset to illuminate times of meditation and rest. Shop owner Gina Moore opened Pluff Mud Mercantile in 2014 with a desire to make and sell “quality goods with love and intention.” Chakra-inspired candles Pluff Mud Mercantile, West AshleyĪ new line of hand-poured candles is available at West Ashley’s Pluff Mud Mercantile, a retail space that offers natural apothecary and beauty products, as well as candles and soaps made by local artisans. Score & Burn’s collections vary in price from $50-$280 and are available at. The duo plans to release a line of marble-etched lighthouse depictions in 2023. Their newest offering is a map of Johns Island, and their collection includes James, Sullivan’s and Kiawah islands, the historic downtown peninsula and a Charleston-area nautical map. “But we also didn’t want to put anything into that laser that was toxic because obviously we have to breathe the smoke that comes out of it.” “We burned probably 50 different things,” he said. They settled on PureBond plywood made with soybean-based glue from Home Depot. One of the first things they researched was wood that wasn’t going to create any pollutants. “We do a lot of work ourselves, but the community here has totally supported us and probably done more work than we have to really let us be able to branch out,” Trantham said. Our Black Angus Beef Is Roasted In House Daily And Thinly Shaved.Score & Burn layers laser-cut wood to create each map | photo by Ruta Smith Straw Boys Irish Vodka Basil Marinara, All Beef Meatballs, Sharp Provolone, Parmesan, Liscio's Philly Roll Shaved Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Russian Dressing, Grilled Rye Breadīreast Meat, Granny Smith Apples, Cranberries, Walnuts, Tomato, Mixed Greens Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast, Applewood Bacon, Red Onion Jam, Pepperjack Cheese, Brioche Roll, Side Of Ranch
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