Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Maker Spotlight on March 21, 2013
If you didn’t feel for Kevin McAllister when Fuller chugged Pepsi and shot a look that said “you’re in for a treat” in Home Alone, then you’re lacking in the sympathy department. Movie moments like that solicit laughs, compassion, and maybe even some bad memories. Whatever the reaction, memorable scenes help us to relate [...]
Posted by Rhiannon
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Maker Spotlight on November 13, 2012
Watching the Antiques Roadshow recently, I was reminded how important the stories behind our possessions can be.
One way of getting excited about furniture is to have it custom made by a talented artisan with whom you have been able to share your vision. Imagine, then, if the piece you have dreamed of has the [...]
Posted by Marcie
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Our Favorite Custom Finds on February 14, 2012
Wall sconces have come a long way since their first existence as candle holders. Today, wall sconces are used as artwork as well as a sophisticated source of pleasant light in a room.
Wall sconces create a unique accent tο any room. Both beautiful and practical, thеу provide decorative task lighting, gentle illumination for artwork, [...]
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Our Favorite Custom Finds on January 24, 2012
If you’re a fan of the new hit series Portlandia starring Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen, you’ve heard the adage “put a bird on it” a time or two. This refrain was taken from a comedic skit that suggests when a bird is placed on a functional object it heightens that object to art. The [...]
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Maker Spotlight on November 3, 2011
Until very recently, James Lasley was focused on his career as a photographer and film artist. However, long days in front of the computer left him longing for any time he could get out and make something; physically make something with his hands. He works in metal because of its performance, strength, and ‘instantaneous” quality, [...]
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Our Favorite Custom Finds on October 11, 2011
When you think of quilts you think cozy, soft, comfortable, something to wrap up in as you sip your hot toddy by the fire. Well that’s not what sculptor Linda Leviton thinks about. Linda makes custom made one-of-a-kind “metal quilts“ that have nothing to do with cotton and everything to do with copper, brass, stainless, and wood. [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on August 29, 2011
Custom made sculptures that incorporate motion can exert an almost irresistible attraction. A mobile spinning in the wind calls out, Watch Me! A pendulum waiting to trace an arc calls out, Push Me!
Check out this custom motorized marble machine by Salusa Glassworks, Inc.. Commissioned by a client who lives in a remodeled firehouse, this [...]
Posted by Pedro
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For Customers on July 14, 2011
If you have a drive-up garage, your garage door probably functions as the face of your home. If your house is set back from the street, a fence or gate may effectively be your greeting to visitors. Custom doors by CustomMade artisans for your garage and gates can provide security, beauty, and a personal touch you [...]
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Maker Spotlight on May 5, 2011
Earlier in the week we met Bernie and Lucie of Stone Ridge Glass and learned about the beginning of the lost-wax process used to create their gorgeous one-of-a-kind custom cast glass “Hands of Time” sculptures: commemorative pieces that capture the unique handprint of the owner.
Today, Bernie walks us through what happens once the molten [...]
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Maker Spotlight on May 4, 2011
Bernie Huebner and Lucie Boucher of Waterville, Maine are known for their beautiful fine art glass work, brilliant fused glasscapes that portray luminous scenes and cast colorful shadows throughout a space. But their company Stone Ridge Glass also specializes in a unique kind of custom memory making: photorealistic cast glass hands that capture the owners [...]
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