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CustomMade is an online matchmaker connecting Buyers who want one-of-a-kind Creations with professional and passionate Makers.

Love To Know CustomMade? An Interview with CEO Mike Salguero

Posted by Pedro in Company News and Info, For Customers, For Makers on August 8, 2011

If you’re the type of consumer who wants to learn everything about a product or service before you buy, the CustomMade approach is right up your alley.  When you commission a custom piece, be it furniture, jewelry, or cabinetry, you’ll be in a unique position: you’ll know and control every aspect of your project, from [...]

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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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Take Ergonomic Custom Home Accessories Comfortably in Hand

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 16, 2011

What does it mean for an object to be ergonomic?  Designer and engineer Chris Adams’ definition of ergonomics goes right to the point: the science of making the human interface with the things around us as comfortable and efficient as possible.

We interface with the objects in our world in many ways.  We put our eyes [...]

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Musical Chairs: Custom Furniture for Musicians

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 6, 2011

It’s time for custom music instruments to share the spotlight with their silent partners: musicians’ chairs.  Whether performing, recording, or composing, any professional or amateur musician can benefit from a handmade custom chair uniquely designed for his or her comfort and needs.  If you’re a music aficionado or shopping for one, take a moment to [...]

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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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Open Concepts for Custom Jewelry Boxes

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 30, 2011

Custom jewelry boxes don’t have to be boxes.

Do you need a way to show off pieces from your jewelry collection when you’re not wearing them? Are you looking for a convenient way to quickly store your rings while you wash your hands? CustomMade artisans can create custom wooden jewelry display cases, as well as [...]

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Custom Laptop Desks

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 26, 2011

Laptop computers and other devices like iPads can give you powerful, large screen technology that’s compact enough to carry anywhere and smart enough to get you online anywhere.  However, don’t let that versatility obscure the benefits that a little custom furniture attention can offer your high-tech world.  If you find yourself wishing a counter (or [...]

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Little Words of Love: Custom Jewelry Personalized with the Names of Your Family

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 25, 2011

Custom made jewelry inscribed with the names of your true treasures, your children and other family members, is a wonderful way to show your pride and devotion to those you love.  If you’d like to mark a special occasion, celebrate a birthday or holiday, or just because and are looking for ideas, here are a [...]

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Out of Bounds: Novel Locations and Designs for Custom Mosaics

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

You can create beautiful kitchen backsplashes and bath surrounds with custom mosaic tiles, but your imagination doesn’t have to stop there.  Take a look at some works by CustomMade artisans that bring ceramic tile to new spaces and surfaces inside and outside your home.  Do you love the ancient art of mosaic design but have a [...]

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The Tortoise and Hare Revisited: Custom Accessories for Your High Tech Life

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 8, 2011

The intersection of the high tech and the custom made is about to get very busy.

Lighter, smarter, faster computers, phones, and media devices offer a vast array of custom options for using these high tech wonders, from downloading your wallpaper and ringtones to choosing how and where to communicate with your friends, enjoy your [...]

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