Making Problems to Solve

This episode we learn about Brittney Carbone from @brittneycarbone.art we we discussed the maker journey of a middle school art teacher. Brittney is making waves, literally, by molding and reshaping epoxy resin as it cures to create unique seascape inspired art.  Learn more at https://www.brittneycarboneart.com/ Mentions in the show:  Peter Brown Andrew Burke Blake McFarland Cover photo credit Mark Adams

This episode I talked to Paul from Copper Pig Fine Woodworking about his journey to fine woodworking. We discuss the opposite of the "taste gap", more of the reverse, where a maker realizes their skills to create have progressed beyond their design skills, and it is time to find inspiration. Then we come up with several ways to find that inspiration.  Learn about Paul's work on Instagram or his web site.  Mentions this episode: Marc Spagnuolo Keith Johnson Katie Freeman

This week I talked to Tamara Robertson, chemical and biomolecular engineer, cosplay artist, maker, and Mythbuster. We talked about Tamara’s path from curious kid to engineer to costume design and science communication and outreach. Weaving together all her skills and experiences to a career combining engineering, live panels combining superheroes and science fiction with real life scientists, comic books, and outreach for science, technology and work in the trades. Along the way Tamara gave me a new way to look at how art and science are related.  Learn more about Tamara's work at her website with links to all of her work and projects.  Listen to Tamara's Podcast Tinkering Belles The Jessi Combs Foundation USA Science Fest Mentions in this episode: Char Wooden Maven Pat Lap The Catskill Mountain Maker Camp

In this internet exclusive Luke and Priscilla completely open up, knocking down our private walls, sharing parts of their background and history they’ve never shared before. According to Priscilla, I do an amazing job of navigating the conversation of art and engineering, unintentionally revealing the separate individuals they are; artist and maker. Dive deep into where my friends came from. where they are today, and where they might be going next! Learn more about Luke and Priscilla as well as their business PLSmithed and their community support project And They Make. Mentions in this episode: The Art of Craftmanship Jon Mulhern Austin Handel - The Catskill Mountain Maker Camp

Welcome to the epicsode with the expert maker and waffler Andy Pugh! He has his mind and hands in all kinds of making, here and there, and he's known for supporting every maker he meets, as well as a constant companion on more than one Discord community. We talk about his journey through making and his creative eye for photography. You can find Andy every Sunday live on the Makers Waffle Podcast (with Jamie Reader), Tales from the Tinkerage, Thoughts from the Tinkerage. Mentions in this episode:  Andy Birkey Making Our Way Podcast (Austin, Dean, Christie) Allie Katz (listen to their episode 20) Ruth Amos Two-thirds Focused Podcast Fools with Tools Podcast Lindsay Creative

This episode I talk to Andrew Burke @burkemakesstuff on Instagram, about teaching, finding his way in the maker community, and his experience as an educator in a creative field. Mentioned in this episode: @nymucci @jimmydiresta @woodbrain @blackthornconcepts @leaharipotch @nerdforge @plsmithed @morleykert

Brooke and Michael are the proprietors of Makers Workshop in Maynard, Massachusetts a maker space that have developed a great community. Besides supporting their community, they reclaim lumber from their local area and create slabs and milled laser ready wood. Check out their slab sale November 18-20, 2022 (if you're listening when this comes out!) Check out Makers Workshop on Instagram and Youtube Mentions in this episode: Laura an Louis from Imee Made Peter and Emma from Ptreesworkshop

I talked to Jeremy Specce about his journey to become an electrician working in the film industry, as well as his maker journey. I met Jeremy through May for Makers, and he's been a big part of the maker community, recently contributing to the Blackthorne Timber-In building the timer frame bridge at Maker Camp 2022. He decided to make mallets from reclaimed building materials to thank everyone for sharing in the learning experience and he'll be selling a few of these to support Flatbush Cats creating a new spay/neuter clinic to provide affordable and accessible vet care to more pet owners and rescuers in Brooklyn.  Find Jeremy on Instagram  Mentions  Justin Dietrich Flatbush Cats Luke and Priscilla Smith Chris Zep Storyteller's Tavern Crafting a Revolution  Working Hands Podcast Route 9 Signs Making Our Way Podcast MOW Swap  Vincent Ferrari

This episode I talked to Laura and Louis from Imee_Made, they're exploring creativity through media from sewing to customizing cars, and melting aluminum with a bunch of digital fabrication along the way.  Find out what they're up to on Instagram and YouTube.  Mentioned in this episode: Vincent Ferrari Mike Montgomery Ben Uyeda Bob Clagett Ethan Carter Brooke and Michael at Maker's Workshop 3D DIY Dave Photo Credit again by Mark Adams 

This episode I had a great conversation with Keith Decent, a maker and artist who recently started exploring product development. We talk about some of the deep concepts behind some of this art while keeping most of his projects playful and fun.  Find Keith on Instagram and Youtube. Check out the Utility Mat and From the Ground Up Podcast Mentions in this Episode Vincent Ferrari Jonny Builds Leah Aripotch Tom - Infinite Craftsman - FrogPod! Jimmy Diresta Bob Clagett Geoff Feder