Join us as we chat with Jake Thompson of Northside Custom Crafts. Jake is a wood and resin artist that isn't afraid to try new project ideas! He's most known for his helpful YouTube channel where he shares his tips, process, and advice with other makers. Listen to Episode 24 of The #KeepMaking Podcast to learn more about Jake and his process.
Use code Jake10 for 10% off your next Alumilite order.
Shop now: https://www.alumilite.com?aff=22
You can find @jake_thompson670 here -
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake_thompson670/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbwXJk-BPA-052jig9gmpw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northsidecustomcrafts/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakethompson670
Website: https://www.northsidecustomcrafts.com/?fbclid=IwAR0gc59eF1SPI7eN7q5P9ecz0N1VFow0aIERwBjzsTXTogbVPAhuVcNd78M
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If you have any questions at all about Alumilite resin, who we are, ideas on how to make things, or people we should do a project with please reach out to us. You can also call our customer service for any technical help: 800-447-9344.
Join us as we chat with Jarrod Pilone of Jarrod's Werx. Jarrod creates stunning pieces of wood and resin artwork - typically containing a Star Wars figure (or two or three) encapsulated inside. His creations are so stunning and crystal clear, you'll be surprised to know he hasn't always been a resin artist. Listen to Episode 23 of The #KeepMaking Podcast to learn more about Jarrod and his process.
Use code Werx10 for 10% off your next Alumilite order.
Shop now: https://www.alumilite.com?aff=59
You can find @JarrodsWerx here -
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodswerx/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jarrodswerx
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jarrodswerx/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JarrodsWerx
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If you have any questions at all about Alumilite resin, who we are, ideas on how to make things, or people we should do a project with please reach out to us. You can also call our customer service for any technical help: 800-447-9344.
Aaron is an incredible wood and resin artist, who was lovingly "forced" into woodturning by his amazing wife as an outlet to release stress. It has worked beautifully.
Aaron is always sharing Alumilite tips and tricks and gives a lot of insight into the maker community. "I owe a lot to social media friends and mentors for encouraging and guiding me through my little wood and resin turning adventure. I am happy to share everything I have learned along the way."
Use code Ludwig10 for 10% off your next Alumilite order.
Shop now: http://www.alumilite.com?aff=18
You can find Aaron here -
Website: https://www.alwoodworking.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_ludwig_woodworking/
Kat is an interior designer by day, dice maker by night. Her dice are little bits of magic that are like unwrapping presents. (We would know - Kat made the dice that are featured. onour Amazing Clear Cast Plus packaging!) Kat's dice feature gorgeous floral, glitter, and gold leaf inclusions. Get to know more about the magic behind Kat's making.
Stay up to date with Kat's latest dice creations, and use code QuietCrow10 for 10% off your next Alumilite order. Shop now: http://www.alumilite.com?aff=10
You can find Kat here -
Website: https://quietcrowdice.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/quietcrowdice
Zac Higgins is an incredible wood and resin artist. He's always experimenting and the first to admit that with experimentation comes failure, success, and a lot of learning. Zac's an educator about Alumilite products through his entertaining and educational YouTube channel.
If you're not already following or subscribed to Zac, now's the time! And be sure to use code Zac10 for 10% off your next Alumilite order. It was a blast having him on the #KeepMaking podcast and he shared a wealth of knowledge with us.
Find Zac here -
Website: https://nvwoodwerks.com
Instagram: @nvwoodwerks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zachiggins
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If you have any questions at all about Alumilite resin, who we are, ideas on how to make things, or people we should do a project with please reach out to us at info@alumilite.com. You can also call our customer service for any technical help: 800-447-9344.
Meet Paul - the man behind @RockerGaming! Paul is an engineer, fabricator, and custom parts caster for video game controllers.
He's a great guy and it was an honor to have him on the #KeepMaking Podcast to learn a bit about what he loves and why he loves it. Make sure you subscribe to the @RockerGaming channel, and use code Rocker10 for 10% off your next order at alumilite.com.
If you have any questions at all about our products, who we are, ideas on how to make things, or people we should do a project with please reach out to us.
You can also call our customer service for any technical help: 800-447-9344
Check out our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alumilite
Episode 18 of the #KeepMaking Podcast features Kerry Grant!
Kerry is an incredible resin artist with his own art gallery.
He even recently quit his full-time job to become a full-time maker!
Listen to Kerry and Caton talk through the catharsis of making, what it's like to be an artist full time, and more.
You can follow Kerry here: https://www.instagram.com/kerrygrant.gallery/
Be sure to use code Kerry10 for 10% off your next online order at alumilite.com!
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If you have any questions at all about our products, who we are, ideas on how to make things, or people we should do a project with please reach out to us.
You can also call our customer service for any technical help: 800-447-9344
Check out our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alumilite
Episode 17 of The #KeepMaking Podcast features Nicole of Fairies and Fancies, an incredible resin artist (she makes art dolls called Fairy Fluffs!)
She puts her heart into her Fairy Fluffs and all of her other projects while not being afraid to fail.
We loved having Nicole on the podcast! Nicole's love for her craft really shines through her work - you can find her art on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fairiesandfancies or her website at https://fairiesandfancies.com/.
Use code Fairies10 for 10% off your next order at Alumilite.com!
Nicole and Thure of When Geeks Craft are incredible makers who never hesitate to highlight their favorite products, their successful projects, and even their failed ones.
Together they work on multiple different projects with the help of their Glowforge, Monoprice 3d printer, resin, and various other tools. We loved featuring them on the podcast almost as much as we love the geeky projects they make.
Check out their work, give them a follow, and use code Geeks10 for 10% off your next Alumilite order.
Find When Geeks Craft here...
Website: https://whengeekscraft.com/
Instagram: @whengeekscraft
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLKJ_ZfUfzqTBouc60Hzyg
Justin and Nibin of Maker Watch Company are two friends who’ve always wanted to work together - and based on the watches they make, you can tell they’re a dream team. Using Alumilite Clear Slow, they create and value work that’s made with the human touch.
Having them on the #KeepMaking Podcast was as insightful as it was inspiring. Their pieces are one of a kind - they make art you can wear and that they genuinely care about.
Find Maker Watch Company here:
Website: https://www.makerwatchcompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makerwatchcompany/
Episode 14 of The #KeepMaking <https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KeepMaking> Podcast features Keith Lackner, an incredible wood and resin artist.
Keith was kind enough to invite us down to his shop, teach us his three golden rules, and equip us with more tips and tricks for using Alumilite than we knew existed.
Keith knows his stuff. After showing us how he pours, polishes, and even bends resin, we sat down for a chat to learn about the man behind the making.
Keith’s craftsmanship really shines through his work - you can find him and his art at …
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodentreasuresbykeithlackner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithsCustomWoodworking/ or https://www.facebook.com/keith.lackner
Episode 13 of #KeepMaking features Chris Cunningham of Cunningham Wood Work. Chris stopped by our shop and we made an awesome clear resin mallet head, and then we sat down to chat about everything from wood and resin to failing and family.
Chris loves what he does and that's apparent through all of his work and throughout this conversation. Thanks for stopping by, Chris!
Follow Chris on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cunningham_wood_work
His YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVN3hIIAju7Q1cYxAtIB-XQ
His Website: https://www.cunninghamwoodwork.com/
When our team visited Polytek Development Corp, we threw Haitham Ramadan on the Keep Making podcast as soon as we met him. Haitham does tech support at Polytek, and in order to support the people asking him questions, he has to ask his own. We’re so inspired by the creativity and the energy that Haitham brings to his position. Listen to Haitham's story, learn a bit about Polytek, and Keep Making.
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If you have any questions at all about our products, who we are, ideas on how to make things, or people we should do a project with please reach out to us.
You can also call our customer service for any technical help: 800-447-9344
Check out our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alumilite
Episode 11 of #KeepMaking features Scott Wishart - you may know him on social media as @scottsminiwoodshop. We saw his mini woodshop, we turned an X-wing hybrid sphere, and then we sat down to chat about woodturning and seeing failures as success stories.
Scott’s enthusiasm for his craft is inspiring - we love how the lines of hobby and passion blur. We’re so thankful for Scott having us out to his shop and can’t wait to see what projects he comes up with next.
Follow Scott on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scottsminiwoodshop
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Alumilite is a Mold Making & Casting company based out of Galesburg, MI.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlumiliteCorporation
This week on #KeepMaking we have Monica Perry -- Monica is the Customer Success Manager for Pro Marine Supplies.
Monica’s empathy is unmatched. Pairing that with her knowledge of epoxy, she is able to problem solve and ensure project success for each and every one of her customers. We are so inspired by her and loved learning from her here at our shop.
You can follow Pro Marine Supplies here:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pro_marine_supplies/
Website - https://promarinesupplies.com/
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Alumilite is a Mold Making & Casting company based out of Galesburg, MI.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlumiliteCorporation
This week on #KeepMaking we have Morgan Vuyovich -- Morgan hosts art classes for children and is the owner of Little Wildflowers Art Studio (@littlewildflowersartstudio) on Instagram.
In this episode, Morgan talks about keeping creativity alive as we grow and change from a young age. We think the role she plays in the world is crucial for people to keep making throughout the entirety of their lives not just as kids, and her ability to see the creativity in everyone is unique.
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Alumilite is a Mold Making & Casting company based out of Galesburg, MI.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlumiliteCorporation
On this week’s episode of the #KeepMaking podcast, we have our very own Jordan Shepherd! Jordan is our Maker and Educator at Polytek — you’ve seen him in our Make It and Shop Update videos and you’ll be seeing a lot more of him in the future.
Caton sits down and talks with Jordan about being a creative child and what can happen to that inner child when you grow up. We get to hear Jordan’s thoughts on this new job, new shop, and everything he’s excited to start (and keep) making here.
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Alumilite is a Mold Making & Casting company based out of Galesburg, MI.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlumiliteCorporation
In this week's episode of #KeepMaking, we talk with Brad Roberts. Brad worked with us earlier this year in Costa Rica helping train a group of women in the art of Lure Making. He's a family man who loves to fish and make things. We had a blast getting to know him and hear his perspective on creating things while maintaining a "nine to five."
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Alumilite is a Mold Making & Casting company based out of Galesburg, MI.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlumiliteCorporation
Carol Wedlake has been with Alumilite for nearly 21 years. If you've called in to Alumilite, you have probably talked with Carol at some point.
She is knowledgeable about our products, people, processes, and every part of our business. More importantly, Carol cares deeply about her customers. She cares about the people who call. She not only cares about them, but would even consider some of them her friends.
She's got some great stories and is an all-around gem of a human being. We were so glad to have her on the podcast (even though she was nervous to do so.)
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Alumilite is a Mold Making & Casting company based out of Galesburg, MI.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlumiliteCorporation
Jennifer Bonwill is on this week's episode of the podcast! She's the brand manager for Pro Marine Supplies. Caton Vance talks to her about how Pro Marine Supplies got started, what they sell, what you can use their products for, and much much more.
Jennifer talks to us about how doing the right thing is good business, and how taking care of your customers at the end of the day takes care of your bottom line too. It was a joy to have her on the podcast!
You can follow Pro Marine Supplies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pro_marine_supplies/
Their website is here: https://promarinesupplies.com/
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Alumilite is a Mold Making & Casting company based out of Galesburg, MI.
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alumiliteco/
Our website: https://www.alumilite.com/
Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlumiliteCorporation
