CustomMade at the Craftboston Spring Show
The Society of Arts and Crafts held its Craftboston Spring show the weekend of March 23, 2012, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Among the amazingly talented artisans at the show were CustomMade makers Dan Klein, Lauren Blais, Steve Altman, and Paula Garbarino. Adam and Tammy from the CustomMade marketing team were there to show their support. Seeing these artisans’ creations in person really makes you appreciate the skill and attention to detail they put into everything they make!
Over 200 makers displayed a variety of furniture, jewelry, glass, ceramic, and other handmade one-of-a-kind works. We were blown away by their creativity and invited a number of them to join, so look for a great group of new makers on the site soon.
Steampunk was a special focus of this year’s Craftboston Spring show. Browse our galleries and check out more works by CustomMade artisans inspired by this curious genre that re-imagines Victorian era technology advancing in fantastic ways.
CustomMade maker Lauren Blais displayed her haunting, handcrafted jewelry inspired by Victorian mourning jewelry with a modern, edgy twist.
Insect Lab by Mike Libby
Glassworks by R Jason Howard
MetalWerx School for Jewelry and the Metal Arts gave jewelry making demonstrations.
CustomMade maker Steve Altman takes “pieces of considered wood,” joins them “in a specified pattern,” and creates simple yet beautiful boxes.
Steampunk Clock by ModVic
Australian Opal by Zaffiro Jewelry
Hand Blown Pyrex Jewelry by Melissa Schmidt
CustomMade maker Dan Klein specializes in unique custom furniture that unites his customers’ ideas and desires with his knowledge of design and materials.
Amazing custom chessboard, made entirely from recycled or repurposed materials by MakeShift Accessories
Genuine Butterfly Wings Handset in Silver by Cesar Palma
Carved Porcelain by Stephanie Young
This Dianthus Bed by CustomMade maker Paula Garbarino was made from air-dried old growth timbers and features dianthus flowers and leaves in four marquetry panels.
Shadowbox Necklace Hand Made by Niki Fisk
Felt Jewelry by Metal Worker Michele Friedman
Grandfather Clock by Sharon Mehrman
Our Friends at North Bennet St. School
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