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Reminiscent of ‘The Great British Bake Off’, a new series takes on competitive glass-blowing
The four time Guild Mark award-winner explains how new technology allows him to replicate the essence of nature
Exhibition in the Potteries celebrates the flat-back conversation pieces
Jorge Penadés presses leather into solid forms that can be cut like wood
Angus Ross’s one-off benches are hand-crafted for longevity
Sustainable can be stylish too, from recycled plastic made into rugs to waste marble tables
Meet the American glassmaking duo whose inspirations range from contemporary art to cookery
How weavers are harnessing modern technology and materials to create complex patterns and shapes
Antique wooden pieces have rarely been so cheap, so now is the time to treat yourself to a piece of history
How an East London engraver is creating pieces as personal — and astonishing — as tattoos
Chefs love to get their hands on the elegant handles of the tools made in Barcelona
Marlène Huissoud uses propolis, a resin bees use to repair their hives, to create beautiful pieces
By covering a room with cloth panels, Molly Wemyss muffles clients against the outside world
Cathy Azria Burkeman is in her element when creating metal forms to sit among flames
Mattresses by Hypnos can cost up to £10,000, depending on specifications
William Whiteley is applying its traditional expertise to evolving technology and materials
Ronning Treski creates natural equipment that can also adorn walls between seasons
Charles Farris makes candles by royal appointment for churches at its Wiltshire workshop
Malcolm Darch’s intricate models take years to make and thousands of pounds to buy
Chester company’s designs combine skills in marquetry, cabinetmaking and leatherwork
Copper items that retail for around £4,000 are often presented as imperial and diplomatic gifts
Full Grown teases trees to grow into usable furniture
A Utah family is in its fifth decade of creating and restoring architectural metalwork
The Atmos by Jaeger-LeCoultre has survived the decline of domestic timepieces
The company of Thurstan-Turner & Cruickshank-Inns creates engineered instruments on stylish hardwood tripods
