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Factory Friday: Laser Flair

September 30, 2016

This week we interview Jane Banks from laser cutting ...

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A Cabinet of Curiosities: Birmingham as the ‘Toy-Shop’ ...

August 22, 2016

"Better and Cheaper" An intricate history of the meta...

Inspiration

6 new Scottish Design projects celebrating our industri...

August 12, 2016

Welcome, World, here are some of our favourite new Sc...

Inspiration

5 makers for your Made in Scotland Wedding

August 09, 2016

Here are 5 Scottish makers that Make Works founder, F...

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"Why is local manufacturing important?"

June 10, 2016

For Factory Friday this week, we've rounded up some o...

Inspiration

What is Powder Coating and how can I use it?

June 09, 2016

Powder coating is the process of choice for contempor...

Inspiration

Graduates Guide: how to carry on making

June 02, 2016

With degree show just round the corner, you'll be gla...

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Factory Friday: SPLINTR

May 27, 2016

This week we interview SPLINTR, who tell us about how...

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The Make Works Guide to manufacturing in Edinburgh

May 26, 2016

Both a practical guide to manufacturing in Edinburgh ...

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Factory Friday: Downie Allison Downie Bookbinders

May 20, 2016

This week we speak with Glasgow's master bookbinder, ...