Watching a Master at Work: The Metro Ad ManMarch 31, 2009 – Antwoin Delph had positioned his stepladder just where he wanted it. Beside it was a little wheeled cart full of rolled-up tubes of vinyl. When Antwoin pulled a tube out, he looked like a golfer selecting a club.
Artists' Eco Message on New Canvas: BillboardsApril 22, 2008 – Artist Peter Schulberg calls it "de-vinyl intervention" when he discovered he could use recycled vinyl for his paintings.
King Finds Comfort in ColourApril 11, 2008 – The work shown in his sculptor Phillip King's latest exhibition, Living with Colour, is a new departure — in part the result of him discovering a new material to work with, foam PVC.
Jazzman Branford Marsalis Talks About Sting, the Importance of Vinyl and Building HousesApril 8, 2008 – Famed jazz musician Branford Marsalis says his record company, Marsalis Music, will soon produce vinyl records. "Anybody who's a serious audio fan knows that vinyl is better than CD."
Living Urban ArtMay 10, 2007 – The urban vinyl movement, just hitting the East Coast, features painting plain white vinyl doll figures. Fenelon’s commercial collections — a custom vinyl doll sells for $700 — are colorful and embrace fun themes from sci-fi to surfing.
Design Flexibility With PVC Roofing SystemsApril 30, 2007 – Determining the degree to which form follows function in a building project is always a balancing act, but with the right materials, aesthetics don’t have to take a back seat to all of the other critical considerations involved in designing a building envelope. Architects and specifiers who have selected PVC roofing membranes know it is not unusual for worry-free performance and complex roof curvatures or other stunning lines and details to converge on one project.
In Praise of...Vinyl RecordApril 16, 2007 – Vinyl record sales have been rising in the last few years as people are increasingly becoming more nostalgic for the format that dominated the age of great classical and rock recording.
Floating Cabana: The Weekend Starts HereApril 6, 2007 – This floating cabana is made of heavy-duty PVC and seats up to six people. With a nylon canopy to protect you from the sun and a tethered 16-quart cooler to keep your tinnies and snacks at the right temperature, it goes perfectly with the remote-controlled poolside drink tray you saw earlier this week. Measurements are 82"x102"x76" (HxWxL) and you and your crew can climb on board as long as you don't tip the scales at over 1,020 pounds.
Transcend Boundaries with Fashionable FencingApril 4,2007 – PVC fencing, which is a type of vinyl fencing, is the most popular these days, said Taylor. “If you’ve got a house you’re going to stay in for a while, that’s the way to go,” he said. “It’s forever.”
Terry Gladstone of Action Fences of Michigan in Royal Oak said there are many kinds of PVC fences. “And it’s less expensive in a world were everything’s expensive.”
Vinyl ShoesMarch 5, 2007 – Begging the age-old question, "will there ever be a time when clear smoke vinyl is not sexy, hip, and hot?" If such a time does come to pass, I can only hope I am not there to see it.
Kodak has Designs on Financial GatekeepersFeb. 21, 2007 – Kodak is in the final stages of a partnership with SkinIt , a maker of vinyl skins for electronic devices [www.skinit.com]. The company will supply protective skins with a wide range of brands and designs that fit many of Kodak's cameras.
One Thing Is Clear: Transparency Is Big In Handbags Today (Subscription Required)Jan. 26, 2007 – This winter, fashion labels ranging from Oscar de la Renta to Fendi are trying to convince women that see-through bags aren't just for the beach but are the height of fashion. Saks Fifth Avenue will soon start selling $895 clear bags from Chanel and a $1,695 satchel from Dolce & Gabbana made of transparent plastic and black leather. Neiman Marcus has stocked up on a slouchy $995 bag by Be & D that's entirely transparent except for its leather handle. And Bergdorf Goodman has been displaying a $445 tote by Lambertson Truex made of clear PVC and trimmed with white leather.
Upper Deck to Launch 1,000 Limited-Edition Favre, Roethlisberger, Brady Vinyl Action Figures Jan. 25, 2007 – In the minds of many fans, NFL stars have powers beyond those of most mortal men. Helping to perpetuate that point of view, Upper Deck will launch three superhero-inspired vinyl action figures based on three Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks during the week of the big game: Ben Roethlisberger (Jan. 30 at 9:07am PT), Brett Favre (Jan 31 at 9:04am PT) and Tom Brady (Feb. 1 at 9:12am PT).
New iPod Cases Made of Recycled Vinyl RecordsJan. 19, 2007 – Contexture Design has introduced new protective cases for Apple iPods made of old 7-inch vinyl records. Contexture calls then “45,” referring to rotation speed of vinyl singles, and they cost $45 each.
Why Drop a Bundle When Pleather Bag Fills the Bill?Jan. 9, 2007 – Our obsession with designer "it" bags has helped create a demand for high-end handbags made with polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane (aka PVC or pleather) - items so well made they're hard to distinguish from the real thing.
The Roar of the City (Subscription Required)Dec. 21, 2006 – If the hum of inner-city traffic tends to lull you to sleep, central Moscow is your dream location. But if it has the opposite effect, then batten down the hatches and prepare for some sleepless nights.
One thing that the sound-sensitive can do is try to block out the noise with some good windows – perhaps six-glazed PVC windows (as opposed to the standard double-glazed variety), which cost about 500 euros each including delivery and installation.
Real Simple Magazine's Hot Holiday Gift Alert: PVC SlippersDec. 1, 2006 – You won’t feel bad about asking your sister to take off her heels before walking on your floors when you give her soft leather ballet slippers with PVC soles.
Keeping Vinyl AliveNov. 20, 2006 – Pop, hissss, crackle, pop. No, that’s not the sound of a breakfast cereal, that’s a vinyl record being played. And those sounds are nothing to worry about. If those impurities were coming through the headphones of your iPod, you might be inclined to take it back for a refund. But in the case of vinyl, simply dust it off and give it another spin.
Rafe for Target SatchelNov. 6, 2006 – Made of 100 percent PVC and trimmed in antiqued-brass hardware, the bag measures 18 x 10 x 4 inches.
J. Crew London City Carrie MinibagNov. 1, 2006 – Yes, it's tiny and would probably only accommodate a tube of lipstick and some credit cards, but it comes in deep aubergine patent leather-looking PVC!
From Skimpy Beachwear to Urban VinylSept. 29, 2006 – From easy colourful beachwear at Emilio Pucci, to Dolce and Gabbana or Fendi's urban dressing in vinyl or plastic, Milan had both style options covered on Thursday.
Vinyl a Choice for BuildingsSept. 7, 2006 – Manufacturer of vinyl railings, porch columns, and fencing is named one of Virginia's 50 fastest-growing firms. The article notes that "....Many are looking at vinyl for its smooth appearance and lasting quality." Vinyl's surface is "nonporous" and "retains virtually no moisture." Vinyl "remains just as strong as wood and it will not stain or rot."
A Convenient Truth: Art Museum Street Banners Make Unique Green Gifts for the HolidaysNov. 6, 2006 – DENVER, Colo. (PRWEB) Holiday shoppers are always looking for unique gifts that will really stand out. And for those who care about the environment, the holidays are a perfect time to express their personal gift-giving style along with their concern for the environment. One retailer has the perfect solution—BetterWall sells authentic museum street banners as limited-edition art through their website at www.betterwall.com.
Qosina Plastisol Reinforced Y ConnectorSept. 25, 2006 – Expanded capabilities to produce Y connector. Made of PVC resin, beneficial because it can be cut at different intervals to connect to tubing of different sizes.