CNC KIT.

This is a kit that Alex, Giles's buddy, found on the internet. We should get involved with one of theses for the DM. Nice Idea G-man, good work.   http://buildyourcnc.com/DesktopCNCMachineKitblueChick.aspx

GLASS CRYSTAL PROCESS.

Further to Giles' insight into glass making, I thought I would take a look at how Crystal is made compared to ordinary glass. Little or no manufacturers exist in the UK now after companies such as Edinburgh Crystal and Waterford Crystal were both bought out in the past 10 years with production moving overseas.  I am in the process of trying to find out any people that exist in this country to see the process first hand.

KINETIC.

Chatted to this guy Oscar Godoy at a place called Kinetic, they supply lighting, cameras and such things. We were asking about lighting gels and effects and he was a great help. Always appreciative of some friendly help. check out www.go-kinetic.com its under construction at the moment, all the contact details are there tho.

DIXON GLASS

DIXON GLASS

Dixon Glass in Beckenham is a 'glass manipulating' manufacturer who takes extruded glass and heats and re-form it to specified profiles. Check out the glass trumbone!

PRODUCTION/RETAIL IN HOUSE - UNTO THIS LAST

Unto this Last is a furniture and product retail shop in Shoreditch. They have built a reputation for producing their own pieces in a workshop at the back of the shop. They have a CNC router amongst other tools, and are a great example of retailers taking production into their own hands.

CRAFT ROBO BY GRAPHTEC - DESKTOP PRODUCTION

From Giles - I am hoping to do two projects for the residency, both based on our theme of production. The first will surround finding processes and factories and combining their abilities to create changeable and "bespoke-production" pieces. The second is this: "Desktop production" will exploit my lovely "Crafty Rob" desktop plotter. He's just like a printer, except he cuts from files sent via illustrator. So sweet and simple! Here's a snappy of Rob and his Christmas card effort.