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Posted by Caroline Bagby in Custom Inspiration on March 12, 2013

The wisdom of the Jedi Order, the majesty of Hogwarts, the mysticism of the Triforce, and the immortality of the Elves trumps average human life on most occasions. It’s almost unfair that we’re confined to lives of mediocrity while our book, movie and comic counterparts basically have limitless powers and every ounce of cool. The [...]

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Love, Star Wars and an Amazing R2D2 Engagement Ring (Pics and Video)

Posted by Tess in Custom Inspiration, Maker Spotlight on November 9, 2012

Alright you geeks out there: this one’s for you. Here’s a tale about True Love featuring Charlie Brown, Halloween and of course, Star Wars. (Not a big reader? Scroll down to check out the video of the proposal!)

It all began in a tattoo shop – that’s where Joe and Emily met a few years [...]

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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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Faraway Places in Your Custom Cabinets

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on December 10, 2011

Have an exotic inspiration for custom cabinets?  How about a custom china cabinet or sideboard influenced by designs from Tibet, Japan, or farther afield? Whether the spark comes from your travels, a book, or a film, you can find a CustomMade artisan to bring your custom made cabinetry to life.  Here are a just a [...]

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Into the Cosmos: Explore Space and Time with Custom Artwork by Jim Sloane of 3DWoodies

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on November 24, 2011

What comes to mind when you think of outer space exploration? Astronauts and probes launched into space by rockets? Astronomers with telescopes peering into the night?  If you had to free associate a material with these endeavors, most likely you’d pick cool, gleaming metal or perhaps the glass of lenses and control screens.  Wood might [...]

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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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Double Takes: Custom Stuff that Looks Like Something Else

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on April 2, 2011

See the water pooling on the table to the right?

It’s not water.  (Too late for April Fool’s!)  It’s a Japanese style water droplet table by Michael Wolniewicz Custom Furniture Design with a water effect designed and hand-finished into the walnut tabletop itself.  Above the table, a three-pronged light fixture hangs over the center of [...]

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