Recorded December 11th 2023 This week I had the honor of chatting with Chris Temple of Hang It Up Art. We talked about how he got started, his process, and how he got as good as he is today. It was a great chat with a great story of a pivot brought on by a global pandemic. Enjoy the episode! Where to find Chris online: Instagram: instagram.com/hang_it_up_art Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HangItUpWallArt Get your Digitally Creative Shirt Here: https://www.vincentmferrari.com/product-page/digitally-creative-podcast-tee-shirts Join the Discord Here: https://discord.gg/fa9APpAkyx Vincent's links here: https://www.vincentmferrari.com/links Support the show at https://www.vincentmferrari.com/support

Recorded December 5th 2023

This week it's just me and Best Man Al Schulze hanging out and talking about our recent stint working together, as well as a few other things. Enjoy the episode!

Where to find Al online:

Instagram: instagram.com/nywoodworx

YouTube: youtube.com/@nywoodworx

Website: nywoodworx.com

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Solo episode this week, so I took the opportunity to share a few YouTube channels that I'm pretty sure you're going to enjoy! Have fun, and I'll see you next week!

Bellamena: https://www.youtube.com/ @bellamena 

Brad Colbow: https://www.youtube.com/ @thebradcolbow 

Duane Shoots Toys: https://www.youtube.com/ @DuaneShootsToys 

VWestLife: https://www.youtube.com/ @vwestlife 

Katnipp: https://www.youtube.com/ @KatnippStudios 

Northridge Fix: https://www.youtube.com/ @NorthridgeFix

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This week Ethan and Vincent talk to the mastermind behind the Maker Chess Set project, Emmett Newsome, a collaboration between makers to produce a chess set to raffle for Proud Haven, a charity that helps LGBT youths. Enjoy the conversation and, if you have a moment, please check out Emmett's Instagram, YouTube, and Linktree and buy a few tickets for this amazing set!

Emmett's Things of the Week: Makers on Zoom Having Coffee & Contributors to the Maker Chess Set

Ethan's Things of the Week: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Justin Mabie (https://www.callmemabie.com/) and Veritasium on Clickbait (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2xHZPH5Sng)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Ten Hundred's Vivid Kingdoms (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tenhundred/vivid-kingdoms-playing-cards)

Emmet's Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadrisewoodcrafts/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mj-XCJe_Vjve150D7HCrA

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Deadrisewoodcrafts

Maker Chess Set Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iz1mMEDgKA&list=PLn3hdsVD-yJxAnv0IXgh_fwxg6KCbdewB

Ethan and Vincent do some housekeeping, talk about reviews, plans for future stuff for backers on BMAC and the merch we've been promising, and other fun stuff. No guest, just us, still fun!

Ethan's Things of the Week:

Gunflint Designs' Snake Box (https://www.gunflintdesigns.com/product-page/snakebox)

Michael Alm and Jason Hibbs Build a Boat: 

Michael Alm Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17tKDCDIqQ8

Michael Alm Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8vbR1Uz-Qw

Jason Hibbs Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL42mx58ISM

Jason Hibbs Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YDi3bqI4pY

Vincent's Thing of the Week:

El Gato Facecam: https://www.elgato.com/en/facecam

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Welcome to Episode 112! Shane Conlan, aka Uncle Knackers from DIY for Knuckleheads joins us from Australia! We talked about a wide range of things from how he learned what he knows to YouTube burnout, to cooking in the shop and even his uncanny resemblance to Jurgen Klopp and the hilarity that ensued when Liverpool visited Sydney! Enjoy the episode!

Shane's Thing of the Week: Chad & Steve Have a Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chad-and-steve-have-a-podcast/id1535077104)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Grant Alexander's DIY Ladder Toss with Maker Pipe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y4-9aznAWY)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Quake Remastered (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/QUAKE/)

Where to find Shane Online:

Website: DIY for Knuckleheads (https://diyforknuckleheads.com/)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shaneconlan1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diy_for_knuckleheads/?hl=en

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PRODUCTION NOTE: Vincent's audio, after a week of computer drama, was his webcam (accidentally) so the quality is not up to snuff but the conversation is fun and interesting anyway so please have patience and thanks for your continued support!

Welcome to episode 111! This week Dave Szweduik fills in for Ethan and joins Vincent to talk to internet music legend Kevin MacLeod, the internet legend whose work literally precedes him! We talk about learning music, how art works, and a bunch of other stuff. Don't miss this convo with someone who probably has had a big impact on you if you're a content creator!

Kevin's Thing of the Week: Logic Pro (https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/)

Dave's Thing of the Week: In Strange Woods (https://www.atypicalartists.co/instrangewoods)

Vincent's Things of the Week: The Bubbly Homemaker's Bows (https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDYzIuDwXI/) and Ten Hundred's Art Collab (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCpScnyLOh8)

Where to find Kevin online:

Website: Incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/)

Where to find Dave online:

Website: https://aicpod.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aicstories

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aicstories/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aicstories

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When it comes to arts and crafts on YouTube, Steve McDonald is a name you need to know. After leaving his career as a professor, he's now teaching everyone how to be just a little craftier in their life, and how to turn that into a functional business as well! Enjoy the episode!

Steve's Thing of the Week: Steve's Coloring Books (https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/shop)

Ethan's Things of the Week: FirmGrip Dura-Knit Gloves (https://firmgrip.com/product/dura-knit/) and Morley Teaches 3D Stamp Making (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcj00De1Gso)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Vexx (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FrNJRbr-32LUTmYw1nHFw)

Where to find Steve online:

YouTube (Main Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2EHd4fvq9t8WrKPgqhoYIQ

YouTube (Secondary Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB8-P_TzTUcdL26B1deMpw

Website: https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/

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This week's guest is Donovan from Once Upon a Workbench! We discuss so much in this episode, and even touch on some raw thoughts on how it feels when your content isn't popping with audiences the way you want it to. It's a great chat that you're really going to enjoy and it might just motivate you and inspire you to change your perspective a little. Enjoy the episode!

Donovan's Thing of the Week: Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512600-REG/aputure_mc_rgbww_led_light.html)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Jellas 7Amp Belt Sander 3 × 21-Inch (https://www.amazon.com/Jellas-21-Inch-Variable-speed-Control-Adapters/dp/B08FCDS3VR)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Botez Live (https://www.youtube.com/c/BotezLive)

Where to find Donovan online:

Website: https://www.onceuponaworkbench.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponaworkbench/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/onceuponaworkbench

Making Geeks Podcast: https://makinggeeks.com/

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Fellow podcaster, maker, and YouTuber Adam Mackey joins us to talk about how he's adding a new skill to his repertoire, what it's like being Australian in a world of Yanks, and how Australians hate when Americans mention shrimps on the barbie or Foster's. Enjoy the episode!

Adam's Thing of the Week: BroinWood (https://www.youtube.com/c/Broinwood)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Hemlock and Hyde (https://www.instagram.com/p/CRyuH4DjquF/)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Man vs. History (https://www.history.com/shows/man-vs-history)

Where to find Adam online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb0q9oSUzJa-muAhkqbvjA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makermackey/

CLAMP: https://clamp.buzzsprout.com/

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Tinneal Rowsome of Rowsome Designs joins us this week to talk about how she got started in leatherworking and her love of leather and its versatility and even gives us a crash course for non Canadians about what Canada is like! Well, Manitoba at least. Also, as a special treat, with Ethan in Rwanda Vincent enlisted the help of the guy he started podcasting with all those years ago, Chris Roberts! Enjoy the show!

Tinneal's Thing of the Week: Ask a Mortician (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5iiEyLwSLvlqnMi02u5gQ)

Chris' Thing of the Week: https://www.yourtoolbox.com.au/products/makita-dewalt-milwaukee-18v-custom-made-smart-mini-soldering-station-hakko-t12

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Ifixit Mako Toolkit (https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Mako-Driver-Kit--64-Precision-Bits/IF145-299?o=4)

Where to find Tinneal online:

Website: https://rowsomedesigns.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowsome.designs/

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This week, Ken Madden joins Ethan and Vincent to talk about his art, his love of cars, and then the guys get into a discussion of their favorite 80's TV shows. There's also a lot of Knight Rider talk. Are you surprised? It's a fun conversation that runs a wide range of subjects and we hope you enjoy it!

Ken's Thing of the Week: ABENICS Active Ball Joint Mechanism with three DoF based on spherical gear meshings (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHUv9Zda_48)

Ethan's Things of the Week: DIY Pool Deck with a Secret Hatch! How To Build A Deck For Your Stock Tank Pool (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKUS77duDqk) & MINIATURE BOWIE KNIFE Made From an Old Wrench with Basic Tools (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfQ4gpNS-Vo)

Vincent's Things of the Week: Automatic Battery Powered Airbrush (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CX8BM9M) and Help Me by Dan Rodo (https://www.instagram.com/p/CRMpenSAYDO/)

Where to find Ken online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddk_studio/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwJctPDdqtxxWS8GnXMcww

Website: https://maddkstudio.com/

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What do you get when you combine leather, punk, and high fashion? We're not sure but you can probably find a complementary bag to match it by our guest Jamie Seel, a Columbus-based leather accessory maker who is always riding the edge of fast fashion in her designs. We talked a lot about how she runs her business and how she got started with leather and where her design ideas come from. Enjoy the episode!

Jamie's Thing of the Week: Weaver Leather Master Tools (https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/cp_/shop-now/hand-tools/master-tools)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Odie's Oil (https://www.odiesoil.com/)

Vincent's Things of the Week: The Pink Tree (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLqawWpGkYJ-DQdMVpp8SZQ) and The Tomorrow War (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093CRJ83M/)

Where to find Jamie online:

Website: https://seelmade.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seelmade/

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NOTE: It's audio this week only due to technical difficulties. My apologies! This week it's Dave from Toy Polloi, one of the very first YouTube channels I subscribed to! Join me as I chat with him about his history with toy repairing, his collection and other fun topics!

Where to find Dave online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@toypolloi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toypolloi/

Website: https://www.toypolloi.com

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Emily, aka Tomatoda, joins Vincent to discuss her origin story, why she loves working with polymer clay, and a whole bunch of other stuff in this wide-ranging chat. Enjoy the episode!

Emily's Thing of the Week: Syrian Hamsters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_hamster)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Scrap Wood Resin Cutting Board by Brooke (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEvaBUbmx6s)

Where to find Emily online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPDaA_KPmJx9vI4RXC7RKw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomatoda_make/

Website: https://tomatoda.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomatoda_make?

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We've had some uniquely talented people on this podcast over the 2+ years of its existence, and Chris Raley is definitely one of the most unique. He specializes in recreating iconic and historic signs from around the US and does them at a level of detail that's incomprehensible until you see it. His work is amazing and his passion for it is equally amazing, so check out his stuff at all the links below!

Chris' Thing of the Week: The Neon Museum Las Vegas (https://www.neonmuseum.org/)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Bob's R2D2 build (https://youtu.be/BypgwZd0Trg)  J Laser Video (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89AgkG34oooZubVt23wzFw)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: 2021 GMC Terrain SLT Elevation Edition (https://www.gmc.com/suvs/terrain)

Where to find Chris online:

Website: https://www.route9signs.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/route9signs/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/route9signs

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Erica from Painted Gypsy Design joins us to talk about running a small business, work life balance, creativity, and the importance of knowing what works for a business versus a passion project. Lots of info from a great guest you guys are totally going to love! Enjoy!

Erica's Thing of the Week: NGGodiez Sublimation Spray (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N8RP1BJ)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Will Paterson (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIp9sEZiv36cDG7cEnrVU7Q)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: A Craftsman's Legacy, Season 5 (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPgmmHCwtZZINvPTO--57gYaJpvn16Bi)

Where to find Erica online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKpwuuK8s3DtidAuMEO-Uw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintedgypsydesign/

Website: https://www.paintedgypsydesign.com/

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We had such a fun time talking to JZ and Daniel of Just Might DIY! The conversation went all kinds of places, and if these two don't inspire you nobody will. It was a great chat and we hope you enjoy it!

JZ's Things of the Week: Epson Ecotank Printers (https://epson.com/ecotank-ink-tank-printers) and Hiipoo Sublimation Paper (Coming soon!)

Daniel's Thing of the Week: Beekeeping (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beekeeping)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Milanote - Referral Link (https://www.milanote.com/refer/rcCKHXGM6GyZkmDMI6)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Keith Decent's Ice Cream Pop Rugs (https://www.instagram.com/p/CPrKztytzNa/  https://www.instagram.com/p/CPzF987t_2g/  https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1zkHxN28f/)

Where to find JZ & Daniel:

Website: https://justmightdiy.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtOWR_s-QAs5gobEy5JhZg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmightdiy/

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It's episode 100! The century mark! And what better way to celebrate it than our good friend Dave Szweduik, without whom Because We Make would not exist? We talk about so much that it would be impossible to list it all here, but it's a great conversation as usual.

Dave's Things of the Week

Cricut Mug Press - The newest kitchen gadget! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh-e0kScJFQ)

The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe (https://mikerowe.com/podcast/)

Vincent's Things of the Week

Microsoft Edge (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge?r=1)

Martina from Nerdforge Joins the Art Collab (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw7mY_F0C6g)

Ethan's Things of the Week

Great Guitar Build off 2021 (3x3 Custom) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l32SItqavQk)

Making Custom Shoe Artwork Mirrors (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpKV1YD-BmE)

Where to find Dave Online

Website: https://aicpod.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aicstories

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aicstories/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aicstories

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There are certain divine pleasures in this world, and one of them is Carvel Ice Cream Cake. If you've never had it, that's truly a tragedy because it is literally one of the best things on earth as Brooke, Michael, Ethan and Vincent will tell you in this episode. Oh yeah and there's some maker-type stuff in here too. Michael's Thing of the Week: Brooke's Birthday (5/25/21)! Happy Birthday Brooke! Brooke's Thing of the Week: Carvel Ice Cream Cake (https://www.carvel.com/cakes/ice-cream-party-cake) Ethan's Thing of the Week: 21 Grams Leather Goods (https://www.instagram.com/21grams_leathergoods/) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Tab & Taylor on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c94-7T6soKxPJbjzoF_Zw) Where to find Brooke & Michael online: Website: http://makersworkshop.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyHewD42vrGTzoT7GzOzqTw Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersworkshopllc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makersworkshopllc? =============== Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Allen Canterbury (aka AC Nailed It) joins us to talk about making, music, and motivation; the three M's of our space! It's a great conversation loaded with nuggets of wisdom that you won't want to miss!

Allen's Thing of the Week: Moving Boxes and Justin Mabie (http://instagram.com/_callmemabie_)

Ethan's Half Thing of the Week: Silhouette Mint (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSQX63O)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Just Rolled In (https://www.youtube.com/c/justrolledin)

Allen on Makers Figuring It Out: https://anchor.fm/makersfiguringitout/episodes/Ep-50-Allen---AC-Nailed-It-e100oaa

The Workbenchcon Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8PWPhXgHkQ/

Where to find Allen:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ACNailedIt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acnailedit/

Web: https://www.acnailedit.com/

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It's been nearly 2 years since Kim & Garrett visited the show, and a lot has happened since then! Join us as we talk about what they've done since their last appearance and how they've started to turn their side hustle and content creation business into something so much bigger. Enjoy the episode!

Kim & Garrett's Thing of the Week: Unicorn Spit: https://unicornspit.com/

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Mateo Mattia: https://www.instagram.com/mateomattia/

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Skech Art: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCie4NIPAH38aAP4BU7cnBAg

Where to find Kim & Garrett Online:

Website: https://www.kandgmakeit.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOgdLi9p2UIdhukecTSygg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandgmakeit/

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Jeff Stein (aka Aweirdguy) joins us to talk about the importance of not getting stuck at the starting line, doing cool stuff with a CNC, and even some retro video game talk.  Enjoy the episode!

Jeff's Thing of the Week: 3-sided rotary CNC routing with the Shapeoko - Carving a Koi fish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-reSew5u5Oc)

Ethan's Things of the Week: Clubhouse (https://www.joinclubhouse.com/) and Hemlock and Hyde (https://hemlockandhyde.com/)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Crazy Cooking With Power Tools Challenge! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LC5trO-Idc)

Where to find Jeff online: 

Website: http://www.aweirdguy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aweirdguy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/aweirdguy

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Amy makes that. What's "that?" Whatever, and that's what makes her awesome. Amy talks about her creative journey and the unexpected pivot she had to take that set her on the path that was perfect for her. Enjoy the episode!

Amy's Thing of the Week: CF Fans by Creative Fabrica: https://fans.creativefabrica.com/creators/amy-makes-that/

Ethan's Things of the Week: Emmett from Deadrise Woodcrafts: https://www.instagram.com/deadrisewoodcrafts/ and Jimmy Diresta's Belt Loops: https://imakeny.com/products/diresta-die-cast-brass-belt-loop

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Kreg Precision Miter Gauge System: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QZ4RG

Where to find Amy:

Website: http://amymakesthat.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymakesthat/

CF Fans: https://fans.creativefabrica.com/creators/amy-makes-that/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAyyszA3upoPRhfn0VEk6WA

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amymakesthat/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amymakesthat

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It's a Q&A episode! A little bit of everything and I hope you enjoy all of it :) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Dan Rodo's Shot & Forgot Series (Discussed One Here): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwVncIagHet/ Get your Digitally Creative Shirt Here: https://www.vincentmferrari.com/product-page/digitally-creative-podcast-tee-shirts === Vincent's links here: https://www.vincentmferrari.com/links Support the show at https://www.vincentmferrari.com/support

Tiff from Nightcarver Designs joins Vincent and special guest co-host Kit Clever (of Skilltree and Episode 84 fame) to talk about how she got started, the importance of art, and the interesting array of tools she uses to do her incredible pop art-inspired pieces. Enjoy the episode!

Tiff's Things of the Week: Maker's Stoop (https://www.instagram.com/themakersstoop) and In The Shop on Clubhouse (https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/in-the-shop)

Kit's Thing of the Week: Wen Benchtop Bandsaw (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077QMBTLP/)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2EHd4fvq9t8WrKPgqhoYIQ)

Where to find Tiff online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightcarverdesigns/

Store: https://nightcarverdesigns.com/

Where to find Kit online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsT424axBr4bMLoFqiP4l_g

Website: https://www.skilltree.how/

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Steve Casino is an artist who uses somewhat traditional techniques in very untraditional ways to create amazing pieces that leap out at you (sometimes literally!). Vincent and Ethan chat with Steve about how he got started, how he loves pop culture, and how being a Florida man means always living an interesting life. Enjoy the episode!

Steve's Thing of the Week: Florida Man! (On Reddit, or Find your Birthday here).

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Ellipse GVS P100 Respirator (https://www.rockler.com/gvs-elipse-p100-half-mask-respirators)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Jeff (aka Aweirdguy)

Where to find Steve online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecasino/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/advicecream

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Imagine a world of beautiful charming jewelry and motivationally-phrased accessories, but slightly different from anything you've seen before... Well Manifest that Sh*t and have a listen to Tana tell her story of how she got started with making some of the cutest cussiest stuff you've ever seen.

Enjoy the episode!

Tana's Thing of the Week: Classy Cassita's Plant Moisture Meter (https://www.classycasita.com/products/plant-moisture-meter)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Jeremy Meadows made Ethan a Barrel Lid Logo (Jeremy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meadowswoodshop/)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Stuff Made Here's Chainsaw Carving Robot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix68oRfI5Gw)

Where to find Tana online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pottymouthjewelry/

Web: https://pottymouthjewelry.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWC7PJXO1UWAyS_i3tpwJA

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Artist, jewelry maker, and enamelist Emily Joyce joins us to talk about how she got into enameling, jewelry making, and metal work, what it was like transitioning from full-time teacher to self-employed artist, and finding joy and motivation in her work. Enjoy the episode! Emily's Thing of the Week: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Ann Lamott (https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Pony Jorgensen Frame Clamp (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002244E) Ethan's Things of the Week: Justin Mabie's Chair Bit With April Wilkerson (https://www.instagram.com/p/CNBPCYupsAD/) Kat Liepins' Epic Skateboard Art (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6EeAqqjjd4) Jesse Uyeda's Cricut + Blacksmithing Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJflEva3ik) Where to find Emily Joyce online: Website: https://www.emilyejoyce.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjoyceofficial/ ===== Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Tamar Hannah of 3x3 Custom joins us this week to discuss how she got into woodworking, her tenaciousness and willingness to try new things, and her love of music, particularly guitar-making. Join us for a fun and wide-ranging chat with one of the best woodworkers on YouTube!

Tamar's Thing of the Week: Drink Shakers: (For example)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Made by Marylou (She made her first leather wallet!)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: The Bubbly Homemaker (She always cheers him up!)

Where to find Tamar online:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC39z4_U8Kls0llAij3RRZAQ
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3x3custom/
• Website: https://www.3x3custom.com/

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AJ is a true craftsman and is known for his amazing wooden flags and also for being one third of the hosting team for the Sawdust Nation Podcast, one of the more entertaining shop-type podcasts on the internet. Join Ethan and Vincent as they talk about what he makes and how he got started making it!

Where to find AJ

Instagram: CraftedinNJ (@craftedinnj)

Sawdust Nation Podcast: https://sawdustnation.buzzsprout.com/

AJ's Thing of the Week

Orca Abrasives: https://emarkathome.com/discount/sawdustnation10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Forca-abrasives

Use Promo Code sawdustnation10 for 10% off.

Ethan's Thing of the Week 

Chris from Make Everything Workshop: (@makeeverythingshop)

Vincent's Thing of the Week

Dean Duplantis: (@dean_duplantis)

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Kat Liepins is an amazingly talented artist from Chicago whose art straddles the line between street and pop art and doesn't shy away from being bold and colorful. We talk about her origins as an artist, the importance of being true to your artistic self, and even the tools we use to create. It's a great conversation with an artist who doesn't shy away from the term. Enjoy! Kat's Thing of the Week: Tipsy Elves (www.tipsyelves.com) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Wooden Strap Cutter (www.weaverleathersupply.com) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Tana Makes / Potty Mouth Jewelry (YouTube / Instagram) Where to find Kat online: Website: https://www.katliepinsart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat_liepins_art/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0hOcf9eBTiapD11P_kONVg Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

That's right! In this episode we finally reveal the winner of the Unwrap a Project challenge! You'll have to listen to find out who won, but suffice it to say it was a choice that we're not going to get a whole lot of flack over.

Also: Ethan and Vincent are now tied in host challenges. Ethan won Enlighten Us, but Vincent had a comeback with Unwrap a Project. It's going to take another challenge to see who the ultimate winner is.

Thanks for listening, writing reviews, and your continued support!

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Ethan and Vincent are flying solo this week and spend some time talking about logos and branding, the upcoming plans for the Unwrap a Project livestream, some cool things of the week, and some potential coolness for our YouTube videos. Enjoy the episode!

Ethan's Thing of the Week: BuckleGuy Rivet Setting System: https://www.buckleguy.com/copper-brass-rivets/

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Pixio PX160 Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GYD728Z/

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It was our absolute pleasure to have one of our longest-running and most devoted listeners and supporters come on to talk to us about his backstory, why he loves woodworking, and a bunch of other fun stuff. It was a great conversation with a great guy, so tune in and enjoy!

Rory's Thing of the Week:

John Malecki's Renovation Before the Baby Series:  (Start Here):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A8HJluJBHc

Vincent's Thing of the Week:

MIRROR - THE WORLD’S MIRRORIEST MIRROR CHROME PAINT: https://www.culturehustleusa.com/collections/potions/products/mirror

Ethan's Thing of the Week:

Leather Stampmaker: https://www.instagram.com/leatherstampmaker/

Where to find Rory:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rllwoodworks?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rllwoodworks/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPYrKnk2SI15mAx4ZtaBUw

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By popular demand, this week we have the return of Jon Reddick from @GenXGrownUp , and while I fully intended to take a nostalgia trip with my pal Jon, we spent a lot of time talking about the business of being a full-time YouTube and content creator and trying to make it work. It's a great chat and I hope you enjoy it as well!

Jon's Thing of the Week: Tron by Tomy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY3VOW_o7P8

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Long Island Retro Gaming Expo: https://liretro.com/

Where to find Jon online:

YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@UC97DE3HBPcrf8mS0uzBFsnw

Jon's Vlog: youtube.com/@jonofgenxgrownup

Instagram: instagram.com/genxgrownup

Website: genxgrownup.com

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Kit Clever from Skilltree joins us to talk about the incredible variety of projects he's done, his philosophy on learning new things, and so on. He's one of those guys whose brain you could pick for hours and not get bored. Definitely a fun listen and we hope you enjoy it! Kit's Things of the Week The Spiffing Brit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej0Kijd4_4Q Magic: The Gathering Arena: https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena-welcome Ethan's Thing of the Week Rowan & Wych: https://www.instagram.com/rowanandwych/ Vincent's Things of the Week Restoring an $850 Pimp My Ride Minivan (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX79IILLDlE The Order (Netflix): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8295472/ Find Kit online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsT424axBr4bMLoFqiP4l_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitcl3ver/

Welcome to Episode 83!

Anne Bracker from Graphic Design How-To joins us to talk about her process, how she's turned graphic design into a great freelance income, and advice for approaching software you're unfamiliar with, etc. It's a great conversation, and if you're interested in the stuff we talked about you'll definitely want to check out her channel!

Anne on YouTube (Graphic Design How-To): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPw8OhTFjtWfEQxwZrJocOQ

Anne's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SVGCutFile

Anne's Thing of the Week:

Apple iPad: https://www.apple.com/ipad/

Apple Pencil: https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/

Procreate: https://procreate.art/

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Buckleguy (http://www.buckleguy.com)

Vincent's Thing of the Week:

Made By Marylou: 

Goodnight Stands Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beZ3cRrrs4g

Goodnight Stands Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5OGDJjNG9g

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Welcome to episode 82!

This week we had the privilege of talking to Leanne and Nick from Hemlock and Hyde! We talk all about how they got started doing leather accessories and bags as well as a big scoop on what's next for them! It's a wide-ranging conversation with two awesome friends of ours that you won't want to miss, particularly the part about how their path down the road of being a company making amazing leather goods wasn't the first plan. Check it out!

Nick's Thing of the Week: Graph Paper (https://rhodiapads.com/)

Leanne's Thing of the Week: Palosanto Edge Bevelers (https://palosanto-factory.com/collections/edge-beveler)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: 3x3 Customs Milling Rough Lumber Without a Jointer Using a Few Simple Jigs (https://youtu.be/AWOB-WIDkOs)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Popular Woodworking with Katie Freeman (https://www.popularwoodworking.com/)

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Welcome to Episode 81!

Ethan and Vincent talk about the importance of curating your social media presence and being intentional with what you post by first figuring out why you're doing it in the first place. We also read a glowing review, a nice note Vincent got, and talk about the upcoming Unwrap a Project challenge. Don't miss it!

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Claridge Leather (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx76sVrJS33ohIOV11v0sKw)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: hackLAB (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AK451J7bKkJRq2qkJEv4w)

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Welcome to Episode 80!

Vincent and Ethan make their triumphant return to the cheers of the masses and the love and adoration of all. Don't judge; we can be grandiose.

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Rockler Keyhole Template Kit

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Brutal Moose on YouTube

Welcome to Episode 79!

We talked about so much this week, and shared some excellent listener submissions to our "Christmas Story" giveaway. It was truly a fun night, and just for extra entertainment we brought back, for one night only, the Video of the Week! Enjoy the episode, Merry Christmas, and we will see you all on January 13th!

Video Of The Week: Cow Dog Craft Works: Woodworking the Hard Way by Justin Mabie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yddMGze1ac

Ethan's Thing of the Week: AGDuzit's Christmas Carol: https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8sY-mjuxN/

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Sweepy 2.0: https://shop.carbide3d.com/products/sweepy-2-0-dust-boot?variant=32975720972349

Ethan and Vincent clear the air on an elephant in the room, talk about being a maker during Christmas, share some shop wins, and hit their things of the week. Show notes are short to maintain formatting, but our things of the week this week are:

Laurie Shannon, The Icing Artist

https://www.theicingartist.com/home

The Maker Life Podcast

https://www.makery.network/show/the-maker-life/

Welcome to episode 77! This week we have Katie Freeman, who is the owner of Freeman Furnishings as well as the host of the Maker Mom Podcast. Katie is an amazing creator with an incredible artistic eye who also just happens to be on the cover of the February issue of Popular Woodworking! Enjoy the conversation and don't forget to stay tuned for a major announcement regarding the Unwrap a Project Challenge! Katie's Links: Maker Mom Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maker-mom-podcast/id1439078355 https://www.instagram.com/makermompodcast/ Katie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/freemanfurnishings/ Katie's Website https://freemanfurnishings.com/ ------------------------------------------------ Thanks for listening! Sponsor: The Creative Ward Gallery https://www.instagram.com/creativewardgallery/

Welcome to Episode 76! Jordan Goetz from Growler Domestics joins us to talk about how he got to be the maker he is, the difference between content creators and product makers, and even how to gain the confidence to price your work fairly. Enjoy! Jordan's Thing of the Week:  Millermatic 211 MIG Welder: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  Carhartt Work Pants: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:  Kawaii Resin and Clay Workshop: Crafting Super-Cute Charms, Miniatures, Figures, and More : Click Here Where to find Jordan Goetz online: Instagram: Click Here Website: Click Here ===== Sponsor: The Creative Ward Gallery: Click Here If you'd like to contact the show you can do so at https://www.becausewemake.com/contact or email us at podcast@becausewemake.com Theme Music: Space Out by Vincent Vega (Available on Epidemic Sound) Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becausewemake/message  

Welcome to Episode 75!

This episode number is divisible by 25, which means it's time to catch up with Dave Szweduik! We talk about gratitude, social media, and even announce our next challenge!

Enjoy!

Dave's Thing of the Week: 

Gerber Freeman Guide Folding Knife: Click Here

Ethan's Thing of the Week: 

District Leather: Click Here

Vincent's Thing of the Week: 

Steel Wool and Vinegar: Click Here

Where to find Dave online:

• Instagram: Click Here
• Twitter: Click Here
• Website: Click Here

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That's right! This week I had the privilege of chatting with the one and only legend himself, Bobby Duke! It was such a fun chat and a great opportunity to get inside the mind of one of YouTube's best. You definitely won't want to miss this one!

Bobby's Thing of the Week: A crazy astronomy fact.

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Adobe Photoshop Beta's Generative Fill

Where to find

Bobby Duke online:YouTube:  @BobbyDukeArts  (youtube.com/@bobbydukearts)

Instagram: instagram.com/bobbydukearts

TikTok: tiktok.com/@bobbydukearts

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Welcome to Episode 74! Lindsay Murphy joins Vincent to talk about her maker journey, what it's like to be a maker mom during COVID, and why Christmas starting early this year isn't a bad thing. Enjoy! Lindsay's Thing of the Week:  Sharkattack1979: Click Here Christmas in November Movember: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:  Little Lavender: Click Here Where to find Lindsay online: Instagram: Click Here Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: Click Here Twitter:  Click Here YouTube: Click Here Where to find Vincent Ferrari online: Instagram: Click Here Website: Click Here Twitter: Click Here YouTube: Click Here ===== Sponsor: The Creative Ward Gallery: Click Here If you'd like to contact the show you can do so at https://www.becausewemake.com/contact or email us at podcast@becausewemake.com Theme Music: Space Out by Vincent Vega (Available on Epidemic Sound) Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becausewemake/message  

Welcome to Episode 73! We get our second chance with Jonny Lambert (AKA Jonny Builds) and it was as much fun as the first time! We talk about what you should shoot for, how to get rolling and stay motivated, and what motivated him to get started and how he's always seeking increase. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making my own Light Fixtures with Patterned Plywood and Brass.: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  Rikon 10-305 Bandsaw: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:  Bohemian Rhapsody: Click Here Marc Martel: Click Here Where to find Jonny Lambert online: Instagram: Click Here Website: Click Here YouTube: Click Here Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: Click Here Twitter:  Click Here YouTube: Click Here Where to find Vincent Ferrari online: Instagram: Click Here Website: Click Here Twitter: Click Here YouTube: Click Here ===== Sponsor: The Creative Ward Gallery: Click Here If you'd like to contact the show you can do so at https://www.becausewemake.com/contact or email us at podcast@becausewemake.com Theme Music: Space Out by Vincent Vega (Available on Epidemic Sound) Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becausewemake/message  

Welcome to Episode 72!

The one and only Erin Longfellow, AKA Maker Gray joins us to talk about her impeccable style, how she bucks the trend of ever-longer videos, and why it's important for her to keep her videos and processes approachable,

Enjoy!

Video of the Week:

Making an Infinite Library Inside my Bookshelf: Click Here

Erin's Thing of the Week: 

Grand Designs (TV Series): Click Here

Ethan's Thing of the Week: 

#Makersnuts: Click Here

Vincent's Thing of the Week: 

Building an Artificial Sun: Click Here

Where to find Erin online:

• Instagram: Click Here
• Pinterest: Click Here
• Website: Click Here
• YouTube: Click Here

Where to find Ethan Carter online:

• Instagram: Click Here
• Twitter:  Click Here
• YouTube: Click Here

Where to find Vincent Ferrari online:

• Instagram: Click Here
• Website: Click Here
• Twitter: Click Here
• YouTube: Click Here

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Magical Trunk Puzzle Kit: Click Here

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