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Woodworking Courses in Australia
At Handkrafted, we have a comprehensive community of independent Australian woodworkers and it is our aim to not only…
February 19, 2015-
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InsightsWhy I Started Handkrafted
Handkrafted is the virtual heart of an old-world trade where products were built to last. With the ultimate goal…
August 27, 2014 -
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6 Benefits to Buying Custom
We’ve become so accustomed to buying what’s available in stores or online, right off the shelf. It’s easy to forget…
August 28, 2014 -
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DENFAIR 2016 x Handkrafted: Wrap Up
We take a look behind the scenes of Handkrafted’s showcase at this year’s Denfair, Australia’s most celebrated design event…
June 21, 2016 -
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Denfair 2017 x Handkrafted: Exhibition Highlights & Wrap Up
A virtual tour of Handkrafted’s showcase at Denfair 2017, Australia’s most respected furniture and design event showcasing the best local…
June 23, 2017 -
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Custom timber vanities: Bringing warmth to the bathroom
Timber vanities are all the rage at the moment. Don’t believe us? Just do a quick search for ‘bathroom…
March 16, 2017 -
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Reviving the Wye River Community
The Wye River and Separation Creek communities were devastated by recent bushfires. We speak with furniture maker Luke Collins…
May 30, 2016 -
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A Table to Help Keep Children Safe
We take a closer look at Louise’s Table, one of our Created with Care auction collaborations
June 7, 2016 -
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Introducing Created with Care
Bluethumb & Handkrafted have come together to launch Created with Care – a pairing of talented Australian makers and artists who…
April 16, 2016 -
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What is Fine Furniture?
Respected fine furniture makers discuss what differentiates their calibre of work from the rest – what to look for, questions to…
September 8, 2015 -
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Photography Tips for Furniture Makers
In our first maker guest post, Veronica Paiva, one half of Handkrafted power couple Christopher Blank, exposes how to capture the perfect…
October 3, 2015 -
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A Celebration of Women Woodworkers
In honour of Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day, we wanted to shine the spotlight on Australia’s remarkably talented…
March 1, 2016 -
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Cut the Shit: the Trouble with Replica Furniture
Our society has become far too accustomed to and accepting of the replica furniture industry. At what cost? We…
December 18, 2015 -
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Building Brand Awareness: Tips for Furniture Makers
A couple of marketing-savvy Handkrafted makers impart comprehensive, first-hand advice to fellow craftspeople and small business owners alike. Helpful tips on branding,…
November 6, 2015 -
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Spectacular Spaces | Custom Fit-Outs
In the past, we’ve showcased Handkrafted makers’ stunning one-offs. This time, we wanted to feature a few of their…
July 3, 2015
