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Uncommon Beauty from Common Things: Upcycling Ideas for Unique Custom Creations

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

Upcycling involves reclaiming objects that would otherwise be thrown away and using them to create new works that preserve or improve the quality of the original objects.  If you browse our CustomMade galleries for upcycling ideas and inspirations for your own custom projects, you will see that there is a characteristic aesthetic dimension to this [...]

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Stop Wining! Custom Bottle Stoppers

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on October 22, 2011

Equal parts performance, presentation, and drama (or comedy), uncorking a bottle of wine for the first time is a special occasion in itself, whether you’re about to make a toast at a large gathering or just having a quiet dinner at home.  It’s difficult to match the magic of the first time, but custom bottle [...]

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Birthstone Meanings and Custom Jewelry Design

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on August 26, 2011

Including birthstones in a custom jewelry design is a thoughtful way to combine tradition and a personalized message in a gift for any occasion.  The American Gem Society website has a very informative guide to the history and lore of birthstones for every month, including alternative selections.  Although these are the most widely accepted modern [...]

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Tech Transformed – Custom Made Jewelry that Re-imagines Technology

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 11, 2011

The art of custom jewelry involves crafting techniques both ancient and modern and design methods from hand-sketches to computer 3D modeling.  However, what can happen when custom jewelry design focuses on technology itself?  What can CustomMade jewelry artisans create when they find inspiration for their work in the instruments that we have used to measure, [...]

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