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Preserving the Architectural Past in the Internet Age

Posted by Pedro in For Makers, The Pro Shop on December 26, 2011

The distressed look is a wonderful way for a new piece of custom furniture to gain the appearance and character of an old heirloom piece, but when the item is actually made from salvaged antique elements, the furniture doesn’t just look the part; it is a part of the past.  Take this rustic table with [...]

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The Dolls of Japan Are Not Just Child’s Play

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, For Makers, The Wide World of Custom Making on December 18, 2011

What do you get for the man who has everything?

How about a doll?  An inanimate doll.  Ok, let’s try again.

You have a wide range of choices for the grown-up boy such as action figures, models, toy soldiers, and miniatures.  But there is a stigma attached to men playing with dolls … or collecting, [...]

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Art to Lunch: Japanese Character Bento

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, For Makers, The Wide World of Custom Making on December 11, 2011

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in your lunch box? Pudding? Fruit cup? Candy?

How about Indiana Jones?

Beyond the artistry of food preparation itself, we’ve all seen art made from the medium of food, from cookies and cakes created in special shapes or decorated for particular themes to sculptures and mixed media creations [...]

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Bring Custom Japanese Style to Your Next Project

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on April 7, 2011

For almost a month now, Japan has been in the news and on our minds principally because of the devastating disasters that have afflicted that nation.  Please consider the continuing need for humanitarian assistance and make a donation to the American Red Cross or another aid organization of your choice.

Our CustomMade galleries feature many [...]

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