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A Tutorial: What to Know Before Making a Custom Jewelry Request

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, The Wide World of Custom Making on February 9, 2012

This was originally written on CustomMade’s discussion board by maker Paul Michael Bierker, designer, goldsmith and technologist at Paul Michael Design in Pittsburgh, PA. Paul’s work and commentary has ben featured in Vogue, Fortune, People Magazine, InStyle, AJM, Professional Jeweler, Modern Jeweler, and National Jeweler Magazineas-well-as numerous international publications.

So you’ve decided [...]

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Make Every Day a Custom Game Day

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on February 7, 2012

Just because the Super Bowl is over doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy a little game time.

At CustomMade we have it all. From pool to backgammon, cribbage to “nine men’s morris”. Whatever you need to pass the time between professional sports seasons, whatever it takes to keep events in the man cave from coming [...]

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Indie Capitalism

Posted by Pedro in For Makers, The Pro Shop on February 6, 2012

What do indie music and an emerging form of capitalism have in common?

“You won’t learn about it in business school, hear about it from Wall Street, or see it in Palo Alto,” writes noted commentator on economics, social issues, and design Bruce Nussbaum, but “indie” capitalism may be a solution to the economic woes [...]

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Are You Ready for Some CustomMade Football?

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 5, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday. The big day has finally arrived.  Are you rooting for the Dynasty or the Giant killers?

If you’ll be watching the game just for the commercials, here’s a post from the vault of the CustomMade blog that will interest you far more than this entry.

Still here? Good.

Need to express your [...]

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Broaden Your Décor Palette with Reclaimed Pallets

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Founder's Blog on February 4, 2012

Have you ever considered pallets as a source for beautiful reclaimed wood for custom furniture? Here is CustomMade CEO and Co-founder Mike Salguero’s contribution to the Stylelist Home blog from 1/24/12.  Be sure to follow him on Stylelist as he continues to spread the custom word!

People might think pallets are strictly for moving furniture, [...]

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Organization To Go: Custom Storage Solutions for your Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 3, 2012

On two wheels, four wheels, or more, our vehicles receive a great deal of attention from us, in the form of affection, time, and, of course, money.  It’s no surprise, as William Rau of Rau Automotive Woodwork has observed, that we seek to personalize the interiors of our “second homes.” Like any home, a vehicle [...]

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Hand Painted Scarves and More by Nectar Silks

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 2, 2012

Looking for a unique Valentine’s gift for a special lady?  Here’s a great piece of advice from Rebecca Snure of Nectar Silks: “All women love having silk scarves to accessorize the various pieces in their wardrobe.”  And who wouldn’t want a one-of-kind, custom to wear piece?  Rebecca can hand paint unique designs on these versatile, [...]

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Meet Sarabi Studio: Handcrafted Minimalist Furniture

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 1, 2012

Furniture with a minimalist theme follows the infamous mantra “less is more”. With crisp, sharp lines, free of distracting detail and clutter, minimalist furniture sits gently within a space, quietly making a bold impression.

The talented artisans of Sarabi Studio in Austin, Texas are master craftsmen in the art of minimalist furniture design. Lead designer [...]

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