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Maker Spotlight on November 1, 2012
What’s it like to have custom jewelry designs brought to life just for you?
After months of looking for a retail engagement ring and wedding set for sale online, Katy Passanisi only found things that were “kind of” what she wanted but nothing that was “doing it for her.” She finally found CustomMade artisan Austin [...]
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Maker Spotlight on September 20, 2012
What’s behind the delicate grace of the origami inspired jewelry of Max Steiner Design? CustomMade artisan Max Steiner has been folding origami and drawing the intricate geometric crease patterns or “blueprints” of these pieces for most of his life. He captures both the figures and patterns in his origami inspired custom jewelry designs and jewelry [...]
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Maker Spotlight on July 12, 2012
What would you place inside the Valentine Cabinet by Hudson Design Studios?
CustomMade artisan Kerry Hudson has some suggestions for both drawers of this exotic work:
Things to store in the top drawer: good intentions; a lock of your partner’s hair; a love letter gone yellow with age; your forebear’s locket; or the [...]
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Maker Spotlight on July 5, 2012
Custom jewelry with beautiful curves and shapes can enliven your appearance and lift your spirits. CustomMade artisan Beverly Schnell of Beverly Schnell Jewelry Design finds inspiration in the “sensual organic forms” found in nature and the curves of bodies. With her knowledge of numerous jewelry making and metal crafting techniques, she creates unique custom made [...]
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For Customers on June 30, 2012
What’s the toughest design challenge your home bar ideas will face when you try to make them a reality? Whether you have a very particular theme in mind, a challenging space to fill, or just need the right finishing touches, our CustomMade artisans will work with you to build your custom home bar exactly as [...]
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For Customers on June 27, 2012
Unique clock designs by CustomMade artisans can brighten any room in your home. Custom clocks will not only tell the time but also a story through the materials and style you and your artisan will choose for your one-of-a-kind project. Check out these clock designs from our CustomMade galleries that cover everything from elegant mantle clocks [...]
Posted by Pedro in on June 21, 2012
Where can you get a one-of-a-kind steampunk costume or an outfit inspired by Celtic mythology? If you like the look and feel of leather in a daring, chic fantasy style, CustomMade artisan Morgan Heisler of Ragged Edge Leatherworks is your one-woman source for custom costume designs for any fantasy genre. Morgan hand sources premium and [...]
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Maker Spotlight on June 7, 2012
Have a bold concept for a one-of-a-kind custom jewelry piece? Want to bring new life to a family heirloom or other object with a unique custom jewelry design? CustomMade artisan Danielle Quigley of Danielle Rose Bean can make your custom jewelry dreams come true with her knowledge of antiques and metalsmithing. Take a look at [...]
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For Customers on May 16, 2012
Inspiration for a beautiful custom jewelry design can come from many sources, even salvaged materials. Objects with ho-hum everyday uses, antiques languishing in your attic, and even things destined for a landfill can be reborn in custom made jewelry. Take a look at these examples of custom jewelry by CustomMade artisans created from reclaimed items.
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Our Favorite Custom Finds on April 24, 2012
We’ve all heard fish stories, and some of us have probably told a whale of a tale or two, but Powell Swanser Incredible Sculptures can create an exquisite fish sculpture that’s not only an incredible exercise in natural history but also a dramatic tableau.
A Montana native and world-renowned artist, Powell Swanser is a self-taught [...]
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