Mixed media artist Brian Benham from Benham Design Concepts demonstrates how he designs and fabricates high-end custom furniture and works of art he makes from concept to completion. This is a Video Podcast, Please vist https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/ to watch.
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The Maker’s Quest explores the journey of making things and living a creative life. From how to be creative, design things, and bring those things to life through physical fabrication or digital mediums. Join us on our quest to explore the world of how to make things and meet other makers.
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In this episode, I built a Craftsman-style bench with storage. The design cues for this bench came from my client’s Denver home, which was built in the craftsman style. Specific details I pulled from their home were the rope molding corresponding to the rope bolding in the wainscotting. The stain color is very similar to the stain color in the hous…
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In this episode, I show my process for building a custom writing desk. The desk is made from American cherry, and the sides and drawer pulls are accented with ambrosia maple. The drawer pulls also have a walnut accent. This desk was built for a client in Denver, Colorado; if you are interested in a Custom Desk, let me know, and I will be happy to d…
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In today’s episode, I’m making wooden drawer pulls for a custom writing desk in a James Krenov style. They are made from ambrosia maple and attached to the walnut posts and then to the drawer fronts. This writing desk was built for a Denver, Colorado, client. More about Custom Desks To build the drawer pulls, I will drill holes in the walnut posts …
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Our Secret Design Inspirations EP 26
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In this episode, we talk about people we follow for design inspiration. Some of them might surprise you, as inspiration can come from anywhere. For a full list, check out our show notes Hosted byBrian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-colorado-springs/ Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design…
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The guys talk about staying safe in the shop, how to stay safe, wanting to look out to keep you safe, and developing good shop habits. They finish the episode by sharing some of their horror of unfortunate shop accidents; the end gets gruesome, so you've been warned! Hosted byBrian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-denver…
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Tips for Selling at Trade Shows, Art Galleries, and Craft Shows
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In this episode, the guys talk about their experiences at tradeshows, art galleries, and arts and crafts shows. They talk about what they do to make the show successful and things that are challenging. Hosted byBrian Benham https://www.briansbenham.com/ Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Brian_Benham Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be…
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Today, we take a break from discussing designs and making topics and talk a little about what we have going on in our shops: current projects, new projects on the horizon, and the daily grind of being a maker. Show Notes Brian has a large steel table base in the shop, working on new patination processes. The sheer size makes him wish he had a shop …
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Making Pens with Curt Van Filipowski From Confounded Machine EP22
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Curt creates handmade pens from Titanium that are precision machined in his home workshop. He got his start from his curiosity in machining and CAD. He created a pen for himself and started carrying it around with him, and people noticed and commented on the quality. It wasn't long before he was able to quit his job and make pens full-time. You can…
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Today, we talked with Custom Drum maker Bryan Bales. Bryan got his start in drum making from his curiosity of wanting to learn how to make drums and his love for making things. Bryan can be found on Instagram at Bales5000, his YouTube is Bales5000, and he is active on Instructables, sharing his drum and prop builds, When he is not building crazy ex…
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Is Social Media Still Viable to Promote Your Business
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Is social media still a viable way to promote your business, or is the new business model to be a content creator, making products secondary? Today, we talk about our past successes and our future strategies for getting our products out in front of people. Show Notes Instagram Top 9 in the hashtags, is it still a thing Brian says Social Media no lo…
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How to Price Your Creative Work and Avoid Pitfalls - EP19
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Tonight, we talk about how to price your work so you can run a successful business and put food on your table. Whether it is pricing a custom piece or a mass-manufactured piece, we've got you covered with a few tips you can implement today to price your work for success! Hosted by Brian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Greg Porter https…
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The Unhealthy Pursuit of Perfection, we have all been there. Every one of us who makes things tries to make it perfect, but perfection is a fool's earned and unattainable. The more you know, the more you know you don't know. In this episode, we talk about how the pursuit of Perfection can reach unhealthy levels and what we do to stay sane and conti…
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This is a common issue for creatives that make things. We all have active imaginations; we can visualize lots of things. Then the distractions come into play. We are drawn to the new shiny project or derailed by a project that we have to do to make money to keep the bills paid. https://www.themakersquest.com/how-many-projects-are-too-many-projects-…
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How To Stay Curious to Stay Creative
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In this episode, the guys talk about the power of staying curious and how it will help you stay creative in your journey as a maker. Show notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/how-to-stay-curious-to-stay-creative Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.you…
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Gathering Inspiration For Designs - EP15
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In today's episode, Brian and Greg Talk about different techniques for gathering inspiration for their designs and then iterating from basic design principles to more abstract concepts and techniques. Show Notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/gathering-insperation-for-designs-ep15 Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instag…
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In this episode, Brian and Greg talk about how learning new things by learning how to learn. Setting aside preconceived notions about what you think something is about will help you approach learning with an open mind. Then they talk about Chat GPT and how to use it to help us learn and become better critical thinkers. Show notes: https://www.thema…
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How Makers Handle Challenges - EP13
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In this episode, we talk about how makers handle challenges. We talk about acquiring tools, acquiring skills, acquiring new clients, and how social media algorithms are diluting creativity. Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https:/…
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Building Motorcycles With Eric Gorges From The Craftsman’s Legacy - EP12
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We Talked with Eric Gorges about designing and building Motorcycles and his show on PBS, The Craftsman's Legacy, where he seeks out other master craftspeople to get at a taste of their craft and learn from their experiences. Show Notes https://www.themakersquest.com/building-motorcycles-with-eric-gorges-from-the-craftsmans-legacy-ep12 You can find …
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Eat Your Own Dog Food to Design Better - EP11
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In this episode, we talk about the phrase by Microsoft Manager Paul Maritz. Eat Your Own Dog Food. You should use and live with your own designs to know they are good. Test your design out, and iterate on better versions. Full Show Notes https://www.themakersquest.com/eat-your-own-dog-food-to-design-better-ep11…
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Bernie From WorksbySolo on Inventing With A Creative Mind
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In this episode, we talk with Bernie from @WorksbySolo about inventing with a creative mind. You Can find more about Berni at https://www.worksbysolo.com/ Your Podcast Hosts are: Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https:…
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In this episode, we talk about how to get the job done with the tools and skills we have on hand, even if they are not right for the job. How Notes Make it Work With What You Got Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTu…
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Andy Birkey Preserving History as an Architectural Restore EP8
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In this episode, we talk with Andy Birkey, who works as an Architectural Restoration Specialist, restoring old churches and gothic-style buildings in central Illinois. He has a wealth of knowledge, skill, and a loving spirit for all things. Andy Birkey's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andy_birkey/ His YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/…
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The Fudge Factor and Understanding Accumulative Error
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In this episode, the guys talk about The Fudge Factor and allowing for accumulative error in both your work and planning out your work. Where do you hide the attentional errors or discrepancies, and how to prevent them? Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g…
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Machining With Tony Rouleau EP6 - The Makers Quest Podcast
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In this episode, we are joined by a professional machinist From Hillview Wood & Metal, Tony Rouleau. Tony designs and manufactures heirloom tools for all types of craftspeople, from woodworkers to other machinists. His dedication to quality, style, and a high level of functionality in the tools he makes is unmatched. You can find out more about him…
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Developing Design Ideas EP5 The Makers Quest Podcast
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In this episode, we talk about developing new design ideas and how we present them to our clients. https://www.themakersquest.com/By Brian Benham & Greg Porter
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Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain - Betty Edwards EP4
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In This episode we talk about the book by Betty Edwards, Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain. How to turn the left side of your brain off so the right side can show through and be more creative as well as learn to draw better. Show Notes www.themakersquest.comBy Brian Benham & Greg Porter
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The Over-simplification of Needing 10,000hrs to Master A Skill - EP3
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In today's podcast, we talk about the oversimplification of Malcolm Gladwell's theory that you need 10,000 hours to master a skill. It is more complex of a theory than you think.By Brian Benham & Greg Porter
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Turning Points in our Makers Journey - Pricing Work Better & Increase Skills & Output EP2
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In this episode we talk about turning points in our journey as makers, touching on several topics about how to price your work better, stop doing bids for free, and invest in yourself to increase your skills and shop infrastructure. https://www.themakersquest.com/By Brian Benham & Greg Porter
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Welcome to the Maker's Quest Podcast. This is our first episode, so please join us to find out more about who we are, what we make, how we make, and our quest to make more. Please visit our blog for the Show Notes How We Became Makers - EP1 Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/By Brian Benham & Greg Porter
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