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Custom Made for the Old Man: Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 25, 2012

Need some Father’s Day gift ideas? The old man is sure to appreciate a little custom treatment, something unique that celebrates his hobbies or inimitable style or a small thank you for all he’s done.  Our CustomMade artisans can make anything you can imagine, from classic gifts to one-of-a-kind items, with a personal dimension your [...]

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What is Lost Wax Casting?

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on August 5, 2011

Since ancient times, artisans from around the world have made metal jewelry pieces, sculptures, and other objects with the lost wax casting technique.  Though the designs, styles, and, of course, finished products have varied enormously, all the pieces created in this manner have one fundamental thing in common: each one literally “breaks the mold” and [...]

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Inner Space: Microscopic Inspiration for Custom Home Décor

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 3, 2011

Does the idea of complexity reduced to fundamental forms appeal to you intellectually?  How about stylistically?  The shapes and structures of objects too small to be seen with the naked eye can suggest some fascinating design ideas for your custom home décor and accessories.  You don’t need to be a science-geek to appreciate these explorations [...]

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Custom Glass Countertops

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 2, 2011

At home or your place of business, your countertops have practical and social dimensions.  You prepare and show off your meals on home kitchen countertops and bars.  You display your wares and greet your customers at retail counters. Since you’re putting out your best, why not cast a little light on these vital and vibrant [...]

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Custom Water Fountains

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 17, 2011

Creating an environment that unites the sensations of tranquility and energy can be challenging, but it will pay dividends emotionally and mentally both at home and in the workplace.  An elegant custom made water fountain can help create a calming yet invigorating zone either indoors or outdoors.  Come see what can happen when our CustomMade [...]

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Custom “Hands of Time” – Casting Your Hands In Lead Crystal – Part III

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, 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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Custom “Hands of Time” – Casting Your Hands In Lead Crystal – Part II

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, 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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Custom “Hands of Time” – Meeting the Artists Behind Stone Ridge Glass – Part I

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on May 2, 2011

CustomMade artists Lucie Boucher and Bernie Huebner embody, as they say, “a fusing of restless minds” through creative collaboration and, of course, fused glass! Lucie and Bernie believe that the only relevant bio to describe the man and the woman behind Stone Ridge Glass is their joint bio.  A formal résumé would list five advanced [...]

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Flights of Fancy: Design Options for Your Custom Stairs

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 14, 2011

Your home’s unique style starts on the ground.  Beautiful hardwood flooring, carpets, or tiles can set the stage in every room for your furniture, built-ins, and home décor items.  If you have a multi-level home, you can also explore some intriguing options for custom flooring and stairs.  Don’t think of your stairways as just neutral, [...]

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