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Computer HardWear for Your Custom Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on January 21, 2012

If steampunk chic takes re-imagined 19th century technology and turns it inside out (and is not just, well, stuff with gears glued on), what do we call a style that re-imagines and repurposes 20th/21st century technology and turns it inside out in custom jewelry?

In our blog post, “Tech Transformed – Custom Jewelry that Re-Imagines [...]

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Steampunk Chic and Custom Designs

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on December 30, 2011

In a previous blog on custom jewelry that re-imagines tools and technology, we showcased some pieces that reflected the subcultural phenomenon of “steampunk”, which began as a science fiction genre that explored the idea of a world in which 19th century steam-powered technology continued to advance to the present day and beyond.  Even if the [...]

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Unique Future? The Growing Popularity of Mass Customization

Posted by Pedro in For Makers, The Pro Shop on October 24, 2011

“We all want to be unique – that’s what makes us all the same.”

So writer Dave Masters begins his recent article for Humans Invent on the union of our “drive for individuality” with high-tech innovations.  In “Tailor made for the masses: A manufacturing revolution,” Masters takes a look at how mass manufacturing companies are [...]

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Kinetic Custom Sculpture

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on August 29, 2011

Custom made sculptures that incorporate motion can exert an almost irresistible attraction.  A mobile spinning in the wind calls out, Watch Me! A pendulum waiting to trace an arc calls out, Push Me!

Check out this custom motorized marble machine by Salusa Glassworks, Inc.. Commissioned by a client who lives in a remodeled firehouse, this [...]

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Custom Laptop Desks

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 26, 2011

Laptop computers and other devices like iPads can give you powerful, large screen technology that’s compact enough to carry anywhere and smart enough to get you online anywhere.  However, don’t let that versatility obscure the benefits that a little custom furniture attention can offer your high-tech world.  If you find yourself wishing a counter (or [...]

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The Tortoise and Hare Revisited: Custom Accessories for Your High Tech Life

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 8, 2011

The intersection of the high tech and the custom made is about to get very busy.

Lighter, smarter, faster computers, phones, and media devices offer a vast array of custom options for using these high tech wonders, from downloading your wallpaper and ringtones to choosing how and where to communicate with your friends, enjoy your [...]

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Tech Transformed – Custom Made Jewelry that Re-imagines Technology

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on May 11, 2011

The art of custom jewelry involves crafting techniques both ancient and modern and design methods from hand-sketches to computer 3D modeling.  However, what can happen when custom jewelry design focuses on technology itself?  What can CustomMade jewelry artisans create when they find inspiration for their work in the instruments that we have used to measure, [...]

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Gearing up for World Maker Faire NY

Posted by Seth in Company News and Info, For Customers, For Makers, The People Behind CustomMade on September 24, 2010

There is some serious excitement going on at the CustomMade.com headquarters today, as we’ve been gearing up to head over to New York for the 2010 World Maker Faire! CustomMade.com will have a booth at the fair supplying you all with CM tee shirts, buttons, and secret [...]

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