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Knowledge is the Key to Green Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in For Makers, The Pro Shop on January 23, 2012

Browse through the CustomMade galleries and you’re certain to find artisan statements about adhering to eco-friendly practices and descriptions of projects created from responsibly sourced and/or recycled materials.  Although wood may dominate many discussions of environmental sustainability in the galleries, you’ll discover that artisans working in many different media also share these concerns.

The responsible [...]

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“Gorgeous, Haunting, and Irresistible:” Custom Jewelry Design by Lauren Blais

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on December 15, 2011

Congratulations to CustomMade artisan Lauren Blais of Lauren Blais Jewelry, recently named one of “Boston’s Best in Fashion” for 2011 by The Improper Bostonian culture and entertainment guide.  Her custom made jewelry, inspired by Victorian era mourning rituals and cabinets of curiosities, as well as her own exploration of ornamentation, was described as “textured with [...]

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Fascinating. Custom Accessories with Science Fiction Motifs

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on September 24, 2011

A satellite crashing back to Earth?

Particles traveling faster than light?

This can only mean one thing.

The aliens are here.

We’ve featured some amazing custom home décor items inspired by fantastic creatures and ancient myths on our blog.  Our modern mythology of science fiction can also be a fertile source for your custom imagination.  [...]

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Bath Towels? Go Beyond with Unique Custom Wedding Gifts

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on September 21, 2011

Having trouble expressing your best wishes to a lucky engaged couple through the magic of bath towels?  For the close friends and family of a bride and groom who need a little help going beyond the registry, our custom wedding gallery can help you think of unique gift ideas for bridal showers and weddings (as [...]

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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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New Settings Bring New Life to Your Custom Jewelry Collection

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

Is there a jewelry piece in your collection that has sentimental value that you don’t wear anymore?  Perhaps you have loose gemstones that have never been set or heirloom jewelry that has been damaged or worn with use that you’d like to showcase once more? A custom jewelry design featuring new settings can bring new [...]

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Organic Media and Custom Jewelry Design

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on March 27, 2011

At CustomMade, you can find hundreds of examples of custom made jewelry featuring precious metals, gems, and beadwork.  Of course, you can also find custom jewelry crafted from organic materials such as wood.  Have you considered adding other organic materials to your custom jewelry design palette, such as leather, horsehair, or fossils?  Organic media can [...]

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