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Machinery Monday: The Pugmill

Ever wondered what happens to leftover scraps of clay? Introducing the Pugmill. Read more

Our Year in Review 2015

Factory finding, filming, public events, finding an open business model and the the occasional talk. Here's our round-up of 2015. Read more

Factory finding: Highlights from 2015

We've had another fascinating year discovering the factories, workshops and makers of Scotland. Here are some that stand out from 2015. 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

How do you build Turner Prize winning work?

Earlier this week, Assemble were announced as the winners of The Turner Prize 2015. We've asked Simon Harlow, of Govanhill based Silo Design and Build about what it was like working behind the scenes on the collectives' exhibition build. 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 Merry Works Christmas Quiz!

Join Make Works for a festive fabrication quiz and social. December 15th, 7.30pm, The Griffin, Glasgow. 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

Metal casting foundries in Scotland

Bronze, aluminium, copper, and iron casting. An overview of the foundry industry in Scotland. Read more

Factory Friday : Risotto Studio

Risotto Studio's Gabriella DiTano on how she fell in love with Riso Printing, and why she reckons this printing process is not a fad. 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