Make Works Blog

The Make Works Guide to manufacturing in Edinburgh

Both a practical guide to manufacturing in Edinburgh and some historical perspective on how the capital is emerging as a center of micro manufacturing in Scotland. Read more

Factory Friday: Downie Allison Downie Bookbinders

This week we speak with Glasgow's master bookbinder, Downie Allison Downie Read more

Factory Friday: Edinburgh Printmakers

For this week's Factory Friday we speak with Edinburgh Printmakers about how they've been keeping the spirit of the collective alive for nearly fifty years. Read more

Is wood sustainable and where should you be buying it from?

Make Works explore the sawmills of Scotland and how can you make sure that you are buying wood that is sustainably sourced. Read more

Factory Friday: Flux Laser Studio

Alice from Flux Laser Studio tells us what it was like opening a digital fabrication studio before people really knew what digital fabrication was. Read more

Where can I get models and prototypes made?

The first step to getting your idea into the world is to start making a prototype or model. Here's a list of some makers, workshops and manufacturers in Scotland who can help you out. Read more

Is 'Made in Scotland' ever gonna trump 'Made in China?'

What changes are we seeing in the Scottish manufacturing landscape and what are we really trying to change about manufacturing in the long term? Read more

Factory Friday: Wonky Woolies

This week we've interviewed Alison at Wonky Woolies, whose company manufacture custom hand-knitted hats, right in the centre of Glasgow. Read more

Made in Istanbul

After our trip to Atolye, we examine how designers in Istanbul can connect with their local manufacturing industry. Read more

Make Works picks from Glasgow International

In 2016 the GI focusses on Glasgow's relationship to industry, so we've compiled a list of exhibitions for those interested in materials, processes and production. Read more

Factory Friday: Esk Glazing

This week we've interviewed Emma at Esk Glazing, about her small stained glass studio in Angus. Read more

Introducing Make Works Bristol and Bath

We talk to Tom Metcalf and Chloe Meineck about starting up Make Works for Bristol and Bath. Read more