
PROPS TO THE FINALISTS
KAROLINA
KRUKOWSKA
Charleston-based woodworker and
bladesmith, Michael teaches his
cra to kids for a living. Next up: a
tobacco cabinet for his wife.
Advice: dig in and don’t stop
First projects: a copy of the Inglouri-
ous Basterds knife + a go-cart at age 8
Inspira on: great grandfather, grand-
father, father
@mountainmanworkshop
@broncoblades
An art jeweler for most of her life,
Kelley fi nds inspira on from stones/
gems and usually starts with them
as the basis for crea ng only one-
of-a-kind pieces. She began learning
silver and goldsmithing from her
father. Next up: a high-end couture
gender-free design house.
Favorite stone: ...