Make Works Blog

The Make Works Christmas Quiz

Join us on the 12th December for a festive fabrication quiz and social. Read more

Make Jewellery Work

NEWS: We've teamed up for a special project with Vanilla Ink! Read more

Day 1: The Make Works Christmas Countdown

In the run up to Christmas, we'll be telling you about a different material each day. Read more

Factory Friday: Glasgow Sculpture Studios

This week we interview David McAllister from Glasgow Sculpture Studios abut how the way artists make work has changed over the past 20 years. Read more

Factory Friday: Laser Flair

This week we interview Jane Banks from laser cutting business Laser Flair in Fife who works with other small businesses to bring their ideas to life. Read more

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

"Better and Cheaper" An intricate history of the metal working and toy trade in Birmingham. Read more

6 new Scottish Design projects celebrating our industrial roots

Welcome, World, here are some of our favourite new Scottish design projects focussing on manufacturing and making in 2016. Read more

5 makers for your Made in Scotland Wedding

Here are 5 Scottish makers that Make Works founder, Fi Scott, worked with for her own wedding this summer. Read more

"Why is local manufacturing important?"

For Factory Friday this week, we've rounded up some of our favourite fabricator answers to the question "Why is local manufacturing important?" Read more

What is Powder Coating and how can I use it?

Powder coating is the process of choice for contemporary designers this year. How does this process work and where can you find powder coaters in Scotland? Read more

Graduates Guide: how to carry on making

With degree show just round the corner, you'll be glad to hear that whether you're looking to start your own business, find an open access workshop or become an apprentice, there are loads of ways to carry on making in Scotland after graduating. Read more

Factory Friday: SPLINTR

This week we interview SPLINTR, who tell us about how their drive to 'make a job, rather than take a job' resulted in running a busy fabrication business, straight out of university. Read more