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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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Custom Inspirations for Your Holiday Table, Part 2: Custom Dining Tables for Any Gathering

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on November 20, 2011

If there is a time of the year that will put maximum stress on your kitchen and dining room furniture, it’s the rapidly approaching holiday season.  The challenges are diverse: planning parties for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s; entertaining children home for vacation and family and friends visiting from far away; microwaving bag after [...]

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How Atlas Signs and Plaques Takes the “Boring” Out of House Numbers

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on October 5, 2011

Our guest blogger today is Jeff Herrmann, primary writer for Atlas Space and Place, the Atlas Signs and Plaques blog.

The beauty of a custom made sign is easily taken for granted.  Many homeowners miss the opportunity to differentiate their house by decorating it with simple and cheap metal numbers.  The sign-makers at Atlas Signs and [...]

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Animal Motifs in Custom Made Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on April 13, 2011

Are you an animal lover? Add a sense of play and the spark of nature to your custom jewelry with animal motifs.  Get your favorite creature great or small in an eye-catching piece that will show off your passion.  The incredible diversity of the animal kingdom can inspire almost limitless ideas.  Come see the fauna that [...]

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Copper for Custom Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 13, 2011

Copper’s warm earthy color and its ability to take on patinas make it a versatile metal for decorative uses around the home and in custom jewelry design.   You can see copper in a range of roles in these custom jewelry pieces by CustomMade artisans.

The varied patinas, colors, and textures copper can assume are the [...]

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Custom Copper Range Hoods

Posted by Seth in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on November 27, 2010

One of the most prominent yet most commonly neglected elements in every kitchen is the range hood. A custom made range hood won’t perch atop your stove like a misshapen hat, nor will it recede into the shadows as an afterthought. Custom range hoods are designed to match the style of your kitchen while maximizing [...]

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