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Handmade

Anna Ploszajskiwww.annaploszajski.com
A podcast of 'rial talk about all things materials hosted by award-winning materials scientist and engineer, Dr Anna Ploszajski Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/handmade

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Episodes

Stained Glass with Steph Couturier

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Steph Couturier about stained glass. Check out Steph's work in her Etsy shop , website and on Instagram . Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and ...

Sep 17, 202124 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Musical Instrument Making with Sam Underwood

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Sam Underwood about making modular mechanical musical instruments. Check out Sam's work on Twitter and his website . Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Ins...

Aug 27, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Costumes and Burlesque with Hester Hamilton

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to costume-maker and burlesque performer Hester Hamilton. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast....

Aug 20, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Mixed Media with Scott Eichler

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Scott Eichler about portraits and mixed media. Check out Scott on Instagram and his works on the platform Let's Curate . Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Plosza...

Aug 13, 202138 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Neon with Richard Wheater

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Richard Wheater, founder of Neon Workshops. Check out Neon Workshops on their website , Twitter and Instagram . Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagra...

Jun 25, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Weaving with Sophie Cotterill

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Sophie Cotterill about her craft of weaving. Follow Sophie's business Wallflower Weavings on Instagram and check out her website . Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Plo...

Jun 18, 202131 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Ceramics with Frances Priest

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist and designer Frances Priest about her work with ceramics. Follow Frances on Instagram and check out her website . Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on...

Jun 11, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Synthetic Diamond with Shannon Nicley

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Shannon Nicley about synthetic diamond. Follow Shannon on Twitter here . Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http:...

Jun 04, 202137 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Musings on making with Daniel Durnin

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Daniel Durnin about craft and his making philosophy. Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.co...

May 14, 202146 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Handmade the book with Anna Ploszajski and Hana Ayoob

In this episode, Hana Ayoob talks to Anna Ploszajski about her new book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making. The book is out on 13th May, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hos...

May 07, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Leather with Daniel Stermac-Stein

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to leather tanner and leatherworker Daniel Stermac-Stein. Follow Daniel's work on Instagram and check out his makes on his website . Anna's first book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out on 13th May. Pre-order here . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter ...

Apr 30, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Embroidery with Julia Lodyguina

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to embroiderer Julia Lodyguina. Follow Julia's work on Instagram and see more like hers on Let's Curate . Anna's first book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out on 13th May. Pre-order here . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on...

Apr 23, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Forensic Jewellery with Maria Maclennan

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to forensic jewellery expert Maria Maclennan. *This episode includes conversations about criminal investigations and identification of human remains. Some listeners may find the content disturbing or triggering.* Follow Maria's work on Instagram and Twitter . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram...

Apr 09, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Printmaking with Jemma Gunning

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to printmaker Jemma Gunning. Follow Jemma on Instagram , and check out her work on her website . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Mar 26, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Fossils with Anjana Khatwa

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to earth scientist Dr Anjana Khatwa about fossils. Follow Anjana on Twitter and Instagram , and check out her Youtube channel . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hosted on A...

Mar 19, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Resin with Kimberley Freeman

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to plastic jewellery megafan turned maker Kimberley Freeman about resin. Check out Kimberley's shop Annie's Despair on Etsy and Instagram , and follow Kimberley herself on Instagram here . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Suppor...

Mar 12, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Precision Engineering with Michael White

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Michael White about precision engineering. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 05, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Let's Curate with Meghana Giridhar

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to entrepreneur Meghana Giridhar about her online platform promoting global artisans, Let's Curate. Check out Let's Curate on their website and Instagram . *Listeners to this podcast get 10% off until 31st March 2021 with the offer code LC10. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , fo...

Feb 26, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Wood with Tom Sands

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to luthier (i.e. guitar maker) Tom Sands about wood. Check out Tom's YouTube channel , Instagram and website for more woody content. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hosted...

Feb 19, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Natural Dyes with Flora Arbuthnott

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist and forager Flora Arbuthnott about natural dyes. Check out Flora's colourful work on her website and on Instagram . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hosted on Aca...

Feb 12, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Lithography with Stuart Higgins

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to scientist and podcaster Stuart Higgins about lithography. Check out Stuart's podcast, Scientists Not the Science on their website and Twitter , and follow Stuart on Twitter too. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this s...

Feb 05, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Copper and Glass with Omer Arbel

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to award-winning Canadian artist, architect and designer Omer Arbel about two materials used in his work, copper and glass. Check out more of Omer's work on his website . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http:/...

Jan 15, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Watchmaking with Rebecca Struthers

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to archaeological conservator Angela Middleton about leather. Follow Rebecca on Twitter , Instagram or check out the beautiful handmade watches on her website . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter...

Jan 08, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 26

A Festive Message from Anna

A festive message from the podcast's host, Anna Ploszajski. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 25, 20209 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Leather with Angela Middleton

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to archaeological conservator Angela Middleton about leather. Follow Angela on Twitter to see her latest conservation adventures. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade . Hosted on...

Dec 18, 202044 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Craft and the Suffragettes with Iszi Lawrence

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to comedian, podcaster and history boff Iszi Lawrence about craft in the suffragette movement. Follow Iszi on Twitter , Instagram , and check out all her other projects on her website . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter . Support t...

Dec 11, 202038 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Taxidermy with Jenny Mathiasson

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to objects conservator Jenny Mathiasson about the materials and making practices used in taxidermy. Follow Jenny on Twitter , and check out The C Word, the Conservators' Podcast wherever you found this. Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter , follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Tw...

Dec 04, 202037 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Rope with Robert Nixdorf

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to software engineer, maker and roboticist Robert Nixdorf about rope. Robert holds a life-long passion for ropes, knots and splicing since sailing in his youth. Follow Robert on Twitter , and read more about his current projects on his website . Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter ,...

Nov 27, 202048 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Glass with Shelley James (an antique episode)

This is a repeat of an episode first aired in 2018, where Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Shelley James about glass - what it is, what it means, and how we use it. Shelley works with scientists and other experts to understand the underlying principles of their fields and the wider historical and philosophical context of their work. See and read more about Shelley's beautiful work about light and glass on her website , and keep up to date on Twitter . Support the podcast with a one-time donation ...

Nov 20, 202035 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Leather with Tom Rusbridge

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to historian Tom Rusbridge about leather. Read more of Tom's work in these blogs: Civilisations & Leather: a tanned history of the world. Leather, Beer and Hammers at Lunchtime The Story of Stirrups Guest Post: Tale as Old as Time Timing is Everything Support the podcast with a one-time donation here . Thanks for helping keep us going :) Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. Follow the podcast on Instagram and...

Nov 13, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 19
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