Handcrafted America (2016)

Episode Overview

Host Jill Wagner journeys across the nation in search of skilled artisans who craft remarkable handmade items. She is amazed by Detroit woodworker Paul Bonenberger, who creates unique Lichtenberg etched light fixtures using electric currents to "paint" his designs. In Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay region, commercial airline pilot Tom Gaunnt hunts for driftwood along the shores, transforming it with vibrant sea glass resin into his signature beach-themed ink pens. Meanwhile, in Charleston, South Carolina, award-winning milliner Natalie Simmons is busy preparing her Kentucky Derby-style sinamay hats, complete with exquisite handmade floral embellishments.