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Machinery Monday: The Pugmill
Ever wondered what happens to leftover scraps of clay? Introducing the Pugmill. Read more
Introducing Make Works Roulette
An end of year gift to the makers, designers, manufacturers and artists that use our site. Read more
The Twelve Processes of Christmas
In the run up to Christmas, we'll be telling you about a different manufacturing process each day. Read more
Guide to supporting independent makers in Scotland
From independent shops, to galleries, pop ups and Christmas markets, here are some of the places that you should check out if you’re on the hunt for some Made in Scotland presents. Read more
The Make Works Christmas Gift List
10 locally made gifts, materials, tools and treats for the artists, designers and makers in your life. Read more
What Make Works' ceramicists have to say about the The Great Pottery Throw Down.
For those left pining after the finale of The Great British Bake Off, the BBC has got your back with another crafty series. This show, The Great Pottery Thrown Down, is all about the age old practice of ceramics. Read more
Made in Scotland - manufacturers for winter
With some pretty bad forecasts ahead, here are some manufacturers listed on Make Works to keep you warm and dry this winter. Read more
Designing a new manufacturing process
With no bolts or screws in sight, Paul Cocksedge’s new furniture collection relies on the extremes of liquid nitrogen to bond materials like steel, aluminium, copper and brass together. Read more
Make Works speak with hardware startup, Tingbot about sourcing manufacturing in the UK.
Having just launched their first Kickstarter campaign, Make Works find out what Nord Collective have to say about their experience of sourcing manufacturing closer to home. Read more
Sourcing sheet materials in Scotland
Looking for wood? stone? plastics? textiles? Here are some of the sheet suppliers that we have listed on Make Works. Read more
Five must-have sample books
In celebration of the much coveted sample book, here are five that we think you should all be trying to get your hands on. Read more
Maker Speed Dater is coming to Dundee!
Make Works and Creative Dundee are bringing Maker Speed Dater to Dundee. An opportunity to have a conversation, learn about what can be made in Dundee and, who knows, maybe find that factory you've been looking for for months! Read more