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News and stories about the factories we visit
Factory Friday: Vanilla Ink Studios
This week, we speak to Vanilla Ink founder Kate Pickering, about the jewellery workshops' recent relocation to Glasgow. Read more
Make Works Recommends five 'hidden' Factories in Scotland
Here are some of the fantastic Scottish factories that we found tucked away in hidden places. Read more
Factory Friday: Adam Plastics
For this week's Factory Friday we speak with Adam Plastics about designing bespoke pieces for major retail and hotel chains. Read more
Factory Friday: William Love, Westend Cabinet Makers
William Love of Westend Cabinet Makers on how Cabinet Making is still just as exciting as the day he started. Read more
Factory Friday: B scenic Construction
Read about how B Scenic found early success working on the legendary IRN BRU Cuckoo commercial. Read more
Factory Friday: Aeroleather Clothing
For the first of our new Factory Fridays series we delve into the star studded world of Aeroleather Clothing Read more
Watch the Pecha Kucha videos from Materials, Manufacturing, Machines
In April Make Works hosted Pecha Kucha Glasgow in collaboration with The Whisky Bond Read more
Good news for Shetland's Weaving Industry
Global Yell announce an open access textiles facility in Shetland. Read more
Factory Friday: Esk Valley Knitwear
Discover a best kept secret, Esk Valley Knitwear in Annan. Read more
Factory Friday: Boxshop
We ask packaging manufacturer and supplier, Boxshop in East Kilbride about the best techniques for cardboard box making. Read more
New Make Works Film: Glencraft Mattresses
The newest film from Make Works comes from furniture makers Glencraft in central Aberdeen. Read more
Factory Friday: Jay Surfboards
Together with GRAS Architecture Studio, Make Works visits Jason Burnett at Jay Surfboards near Dalkeith. Read more