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The MakerMaking.co.uk shop, where you can discover many vintage items, original artworks, letterpress items, the quirky and items for the printmaker.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/quirky-home-accessories.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/quirky-home-accessories.php Fri, 01 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000
A growing trend is transforming homes into treasure troves of creativity and nostalgia. Repurposed items—once destined for obscurity—are finding new life as quirky home accessories, blending sustainability with individuality.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/sitemap.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/sitemap.php Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
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Looking for unusual gifts or quirky present ideas? Discover unique gifts that are fun, creative and memorable in our carefully chosen collection.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/about.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/about.php Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
My background as MakerMaking, the past, present and the future. Just love vintage, letterpress, printmaking, old motorbikes and anything quirky and different.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/disclaimer.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/disclaimer.php Fri, 01 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000
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Printmakers drying racks, cost effective and easy solution for hanging your prints to dry. Needing a solution myself to dry my prints, I started looking around at the options. I liked the print drying ball racks, but they seemed extraordinarily expensive for what they are so, being the kind of person I am I looked at how I could make one for less cost.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Latest news from MakerMaking. I periodically share news about what I'm up to, new items I am creating or selling, and other relevant news.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/star-type-crate.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/star-type-crate.php Sat, 02 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Star Type 5 Shilling Wooden Crate. Hidden amongst a recent buying spree, a vintage Star Type letterpress crate used to supply type]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/vintage-handmade-french-bag.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/vintage-handmade-french-bag.php Sun, 03 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000
French grandmothers inheritance unwanted by my children, so there it goes on ETSY]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february/victorian-dark-wood-stool.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february/victorian-dark-wood-stool.php Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
How I restored this eautiful round topped, turned legs dark finished Victorian wooden stool.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/cole-and-son-samples-book.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/cole-and-son-samples-book.php Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Lovely collection of hand screenprinted wallpaper samples in this Cole and Son samples pack, 25 sheets A4 to A3 covering diferent themes.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/part-letterpress-tray.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january/part-letterpress-tray.php Sat, 02 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Amongst my collection of letterpress trays I have several that have damage. Some have severe woodworm to one end, some have simply been abused and are broken in parts]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february/artists-paintbrush-holder.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february/artists-paintbrush-holder.php Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Been busy converting more damaged and discarded wood planes in to artists paintbrush holders and stands. Well, these are doing so well I've been hunting for old damaged wooden planes that I can give a new lease of life to. Luckily for me and unfortunately for the planes, I've just sourced another bundle of them at a local auction.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february/outdoor-ladder-plant-stands.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february/outdoor-ladder-plant-stands.php Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
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Very strong and sturdy old lockable church donations box. Great as a swear box, Christmas savings box, general savings box ...]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/print-drying-rack.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/print-drying-rack.php Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
I have been refining how I make my print drying racks. This new method makes everything more secure with no chance of any prints ending up on the floor]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/john-haddon-composing-stick.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/john-haddon-composing-stick.php Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Starting to sell off my letterpress extras, stuff that I don't personally need. Have a beautiful John Haddon Co 1 inch Copper and Brass Composing Stick and some Cornerstone furniture to start off with.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/etsy-shop-january.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/etsy-shop-january.php Fri, 01 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Launch of my ETSY Shop. Bit of a learning curve, but my ETSY shop is finally up. So my plan to sell my the vintage items, and down the line my artworks, was to use the ETSY platform.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/craft-hobby-storage.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/craft-hobby-storage.php Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Turning old wood planes in to artists paintbrush holders and for craft hobby storage. Rather than throw away these old cracked planes, I have started making them useful again giving them a second life.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/Unusual-pen-holders.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020/Unusual-pen-holders.php Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
Repurposed Lawn Bowls ball in to Pen holder. So have been adding items to my ETSY shop, and at one of my local auctions I came across some old Lawn Bowls balls, but sitting there in the corner of my kitchen the idea came to make them in to pen or pencil holders ]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2019/ajax-flatbed-press-august.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2019/ajax-flatbed-press-august.php Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000
So I bought an Ajax Flatbed press, after decades of no letterpress. It needs a full strip down, a couple of springs and a bold straightening, but appart from that all there. Can't wait to get printing.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2019/model-no-3-press-october.php https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2019/model-no-3-press-october.php Sun, 03 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000
I need a larger heavier press than the Ajax I bought a few months back, so when this Model No 3 press went on to eBay, had to bid on it. The other benefit is that this one has a chase size of 9x6.]]> https://www.makermaking.co.uk/paintbrush-holder https://www.makermaking.co.uk/paintbrush-holder Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000 https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/march https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/march Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000 https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/january Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000 https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2021/february Sun, 03 May 2026 09:58:27 +0000 https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020 https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2020 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000 https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2019 https://www.makermaking.co.uk/news/2019 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000