When CustomMade customer, Mike, was shopping for an engagement ring for his sweetheart, he knew he wanted something a little different than the standard designs that he saw in most stores; however, he didn’t quite know where to start. Lucky for him (and the girl!) he happened upon Tossy Dawn Designs on our site. In Tossy’s [...]
Posted by Heather
in Custom Creation Stories,
For Customers on October 16, 2012
Diana came to CustomMade looking for a maker to craft a gift for her boss: a simple pendant to celebrate the one year anniversary of For My Sister Friends, a company dedicated to empowering women. She knew that she wanted something non-traditional that was able to incorporate a variety of color into her design.
Stacey of [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
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 Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on May 5, 2012
With graduation season and Father’s Day just around the corner (and let’s assume you’ve already secured your custom Mother’s Day gift), it’s a good time to look into custom gift box ideas that will not only make a memorable presentation but also be a meaningful part of the gift itself. CustomMade artisans can create gift [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on March 1, 2012
If you’re thinking of having custom furniture made, ask yourself this question: what do you want to create? You’re about to seize an opportunity to make something truly unique. CustomMade artisan Nathan Hunter explains:
Clients of Nathan Hunter Design reject the cliché of purchasing mass-produced furniture. They’ve got something else in mind – [...]
Posted by Marcie
in For Customers,
Our Favorite Custom Finds on December 6, 2011
All too often, gift-giving is focused on women and children. Being a woman myself, I tend to like that bias. But, I realize it’s not fair. For this reason, I decided to dedicate this blog to men. Specifically, to the special breed of man who enjoy a fine quality cigar.
He enjoys the feel of [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on November 27, 2011
Do you have a favorite glass? A mug for your beer or a tumbler for your Diet Dr. Pepper? Like cutlery for your beverages, glassware items are very personal and deserve some custom consideration, too. When you’re entertaining and you want to bring out your best, and after you wow your guests with custom bottle [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on November 11, 2011
Today is numerically interesting: 11/11/11. Happens every hundred years. However, 93 years ago, there was an 11/11/11 of monumental and historic significance. The hostilities of World War I, “the war to end all wars,” ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. (The official peace treaty followed seven [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on October 25, 2011
The custom jewelry “miniature paintings” designed by artisan Julie Glassman are born on two canvases: the “human canvas” where they will be worn, and the canvas of raw materials – metal, stones, and powdered glass – where she first expresses and sketches her ideas, drawn from her emotions and experiences.
The union of artist and [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on October 23, 2011
This stainless steel violin and sonata by Metal Expressions, Ltd., “wrapped in the first line of Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 2,” has reached a pause.
In the following video, metal artist Ronald Stinson shares his background, demonstrates his techniques, and explains the final step in his creative process.
Another aspect of my [...]
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