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Metal Marshlands: Custom Stairway Railings and More by John Boyd Smith Metal Studios

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on July 19, 2012

Staircases that look like trees, handrails that twist like vines, gates that seem to grow from the floor – custom metalwork that captures the natural world can bring an exquisite sense of beauty and vitality to functional fixtures that might otherwise be overlooked. CustomMade artisan John Smith of John Boyd Smith Metal Studios has created [...]

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Nature, Steampunk, and You: Custom Jewelry by Beverly Schnell

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on July 5, 2012

Custom jewelry with beautiful curves and shapes can enliven your appearance and lift your spirits.  CustomMade artisan Beverly Schnell of Beverly Schnell Jewelry Design finds inspiration in the “sensual organic forms” found in nature and the curves of bodies.  With her knowledge of numerous jewelry making and metal crafting techniques, she creates unique custom made [...]

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Striking Balance: The Art of Jason Breitenbucher of AzArtistry

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 9, 2012

The attractions of the natural world and the modern world so often seem to pull us in opposite directions.  Where some might find an endless struggle or impasse, Jason Breitenbucher of AzArtistry finds balance through his custom fine art.  He writes:

Native to Arizona, where I reside – my body bound and shaped [...]

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Natural Lighting: Custom Pendants by Shakúff

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on January 5, 2012

Inspiration is often depicted symbolically as a light bulb floating above our heads.  The artisans of Shakúff have turned the tables, so to speak, on custom lighting by capturing the sources of their inspiration in exquisite fine art glass lamps, sconces, chandeliers, and pendants.  Where does a glass artist like Shakúff’s Simon Peleg find his [...]

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Dress Your Custom Furniture

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 1, 2012

Draping clothes across the backs of chairs and sofas is a sure sign of home comfort (though it might frustrate some members of your family).  Take a look at this bench with Sindhi shawl by Chrysalis Woodworks.

This piece of custom furniture, however, simulates that experience with padauk and mahogany wood, mirrors, and paisley.  Artisan [...]

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Special Requests: Custom Jewelry Boxes

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

You’ve no doubt seen children having more fun with a box than with the gift it contained.  Maybe you even remember how much fun that was.  If you’re a grown-up and you’re looking for a gift box that can rival what’s inside, that’s a little more difficult.  Custom jewelry boxes by CustomMade artisans are your [...]

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Custom Wedding Invitations and Keepsakes for Your Special Day

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on October 9, 2011

Not quite ready to turn over all the communications for your big day to a wedding website?  Keeping the traditional practice of mailing invitations and announcements to your friends and family doesn’t necessarily make you a Luddite.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Custom wedding invitations add a personal touch to some very important [...]

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Nature in Your Home: Custom Ceramics by Tile Goddess

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

Your kitchen backsplash, fireplace surround, and your bathroom tiles are highly visible focal points in the most popular rooms in your home.  These spaces are just waiting for a personal touch.  Custom ceramics can fit right into these spots, but what decorative motifs to choose?  Do you have a favorite animal? CustomMade artisan Joy Munshower [...]

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Beautiful Inside and Outside: Custom Windows and Doors for Unforgettable Entry Spaces

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

Your custom home doors not only greet the world but also welcome you home and urge you to hurry back whenever you cross these thresholds.  Custom windows, transoms, sidelights, and inserts, also feature prominently in the porches, foyers, and hallways where you take the first and last steps of so many journeys.  CustomMade artisans can [...]

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Jewelryscapes: Adding Imagery and Scenery to Your Custom Made Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 18, 2011

Is there a scene you’d like to have depicted in a custom jewelry design? Cameos and lockets can keep portraits and photographs of loved ones close to you.  However, if you have an idea for a big picture, don’t be disheartened by the relatively small sized canvases that traditional jewelry forms seem to offer representational [...]

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