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The Stories Behind a CustomMade Connection: A Custom Cutting Board Wedding Gift by DST Studio

Posted by Pedro in CustomMade Connections, For Customers on January 15, 2012

There’s a story behind every custom project, and some pieces are also designed to tell a story.  CustomMade’s own Eric Toczko, Director of Business Development, recently commissioned Shawn Turley of DST Studio to create a cutting board for his newlywed friends.  Eric writes in his review:

Worth the wait!! Shawn was a bit [...]

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Why I Heart Custom Chairs!

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on January 10, 2012

Sitting. We do it every day, all the time. There’s nothing interesting about sitting, and the same can often be said about what we’re sitting on. Most of the time we put very little thought into exactly what it is we decide to rest our weary bodies on. As long as it can withstand our weight [...]

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You are the Olive. Custom Upholstery is the Martini.

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

Meet the Olive chair by Adi Tasa and Yoav Avinoam.

In the article “Redefining the Connection Between Upholstery and Fabric: Olive Chair” for Freshome.com, the artisans explain their design:

According to the designers, Olive revives the traditional way of furniture making by re-examining the bonds between upholstery and the fabric around it. By [...]

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The Art of Displaying Art: Some Custom Approaches

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on November 4, 2011

If you’re collecting art for your home, you should be as mindful of displaying your pieces as you are about selecting them.  Nicholas H.J. Hall, international director of Old Master paintings and British Art at Christie’s, offers some advice for exhibiting art in your home in “Exhibiting Works of Art, Wall to Wall,” an article [...]

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Found objects take on new life with J. Lasley Designs

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, For Makers, Maker Spotlight on November 3, 2011

Until very recently, James Lasley was focused on his career as a photographer and film artist. However, long days in front of the computer left him longing for any time he could get out and make something; physically make something with his hands. He works in metal because of its performance, strength, and ‘instantaneous” quality, [...]

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“Metal Quilt”: Stunning Large-Scale Wall Art by Linda Leviton

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on October 11, 2011

When you think of quilts you think cozy, soft, comfortable, something to wrap up in as you sip your hot toddy by the fire.  Well that’s not what sculptor Linda Leviton thinks about.  Linda makes custom made one-of-a-kind “metal quilts“ that have nothing to do with cotton and everything to do with copper, brass, stainless, and wood. [...]

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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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Out of Bounds: Novel Locations and Designs for Custom Mosaics

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 22, 2011

You can create beautiful kitchen backsplashes and bath surrounds with custom mosaic tiles, but your imagination doesn’t have to stop there.  Take a look at some works by CustomMade artisans that bring ceramic tile to new spaces and surfaces inside and outside your home.  Do you love the ancient art of mosaic design but have a [...]

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CustomMade’s adventure-hungry Biz Dev. Team presents their custom favorites

Posted by CustomMade in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds, The People Behind CustomMade on June 21, 2011

Last week the Development Team shared their favorite custom finds of the season. From gourd lamps to bejeweled swords, these computer guys highlighted quite a range of funky, functional custom stuff. This week we’re taking it across the hall to “the other side” of CustomMade’s headquarters, the sunny side where lilting reggae jams keep the [...]

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Custom Made Toys: A Guide for Grown-Ups

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

What’s yellow and goes Slam, Slam, Slam, Slam?

A four-door banana.

If you’re considering custom made toys or custom games for children, you could find yourself facing some reservations you might not have when choosing, say, custom furniture for your home or gifts for adults.

You know about the quality and value of pieces by [...]

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