

Making Problems to Solve
David Bauer
Exploring the problem-solving process of makers, artist, and all creative people. From welding to knitting, and woodworking to ceramics, finding out the background behind the confidence of curiosity.
Podcast Instagram: @makingproblemstosolve https://www.instagram.com/makingproblemstosolve/
Find me at @davebauerart https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art
Podcast Instagram: @makingproblemstosolve https://www.instagram.com/makingproblemstosolve/
Find me at @davebauerart https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art
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Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 12 Allie Katz Creates Ceramics to Electronics
This episode my guest is Allie Katz also known as Katz Creates. Allie is a Creative Technologist, Multidisciplinary Artist, Film Maker, Problem Solver sharing creative projects from 3d-printed electronic projects to pottery. Their work embraces all labels while recognizing no boundaries.
Check out Allie's work on Instagram, Youtube or Katzcreates.com
Mentions this episode:
Steve from Moonshine Metalworks
The inimiatable Andy Pugh
You can find Dave on Instagram @davebauerart or davebauer.art
You can support the podcast on Patreon

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h
Episode 11 - Jeff Shaw of Ideal Grain - Maker, Car Guy
This episode I talked to my friend Jeff Shaw of Ideal Grain. Jeff is a generalist fabricator and maker of things. He focusing on functional items, from a CNC flat-pack sewing machine stand, to 3D printed replacement parts and upgrades for his unique and fun Bongo van. Jeff was a part of a few of my Joke Cutlery ideas, providing the Adirondack Chair I used to make the Adirondack Mountain Laser Hatchet. Jeff is an important part of the Northeast Makers, he's always willing to share knowledge. In an exclusive, we learn what type of clamp is his favorite. You might be surprised!
Find Jeff at https://www.instagram.com/ideal_grain/ and see the car side of things at https://www.instagram.com/makermazdas/
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/
You can support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve
Mentions: Lars Christensen Fusion 360 for Absolute Beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5bc9c3S12g
Tim Sway Jambulance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28AHoB-iBIo&t=74s

Jul 28, 2022 • 36min
Episode 10 - Amy Davis Roth - Ceramincs, Curiosity, and Science Communication
Amy Davis Roth is a full time artist, creating ceramic jewelry based in love of nature and science, as well as pottery, painting, and whatever other creative pursuits come her way. Her love of learning lead to the unique combination of art, jewelry and science communication and she shares this curiosity with folks at https://surlyramics.com/ as well as on Instagram @surlyamy
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/
You can support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve

Jul 21, 2022 • 56min
Episode 9 - Morley Kert - STEAM, Skateboarding, and Fusion
Morley Kert is a designer, maker, and YouTube creator who shares his problem-solving process. He has worked at a maker space and STEAM camp for kids, and recently has had great success creating 3d-printed objects to improve the world around him.
Follow all the cool work Morley is creating:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/morleykert/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/MorleyKert
CLAMP https://www.clampcast.com/the-podcast
Into the Spotlight https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-spotlight/id1517116852
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/
You can support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/makingproblemstosolve

Jul 14, 2022 • 54min
Episoe 8 - Made by Marylou - Music, Filmmaking, Furniture Designs to Renovations
My guest this time was Marylou Anderson from Made by Marylou. From a lifelong love for making music and art, to the inspiration of free building materials on the side of road, and how a stray pallet re-kindled a love for filmmaking.
Find Made by Marylou on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeby_marylou/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeByMarylou
Web site: https://www.madebymarylou.com/
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 7 - Keith Drennan - Shop Class, Photography, and Community
This episode I talk to Keith Drennan about his creative history, including shop class, a bit about robots, his love of photography, and the state of the maker community on Instagram. We hardly complain about Reels at all.
Find Keith's work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackthornconcepts/ and the Working Hands Podcast at https://lnk.bio/Workinghandspodcast
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 6 - Crafts with Dre - Epoxy Art, Blacksmithing, and More
Dre is an epoxy artist and all around creative maker, as well as a host of the IG live show "In the Shop Live" where they highlight a wide variety of makers You can find her work on instagram @craftswithdre. We had a great chat about her path of creativity, and the maker community.
You can check out her work on instagram https://www.instagram.com/craftswithdre/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/intheshop_live/
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/

Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 5 - Jacob Larocca - Duct Tape, Props, and the BEVALL
Jacob is a Mechno-Electrical engineer with interests in duct tape art, props and cosplay, and has created a new tool the BEVALL, a precise bevel handle for X-acto and craft knives. He worked as build coordinator on the Netflix show Making Fun. You can check out Jacob's work at https://www.instagram.com/rocketprops/ and learn more about the BEVALL at http://www.rocket-props.com/store/the-bevall-v10-1
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/

Jun 16, 2022 • 57min
Episode 4: Emily Joyce - Enamel Artist
This week I chatted with Emily Joyce (@emilyjoyceofficial) about teaching and making art, including the importance of mentors and support along the way. Emily is a former art teacher for elementary, middle, and high school. Currently she is making enamel art and sharing what she learns with the art and maker community.
You can find Emily's work at https://www.instagram.com/emilyjoyceofficial/
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/

Jun 9, 2022 • 58min
Episode 3: Graz Makes - Making Knives and Fun
This time I talked with John Graziano, aka GrazMakes on your usual platforms, about curiosity and a constant desire to modify things to understand how they work and to take things apart to bend them to your will. Along the way we discussed the important discovery that, yes, you can make creativity a career and the joy of sharing what you've learned a way to show even more folks what making is all about. Check him out at @grazmakes on Instagram and YouTube.
Find Graz at https://www.instagram.com/grazmakes/
You can find Dave at https://www.instagram.com/davebauerart/ or https://davebauer.art/