Design and Fabrication
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Mixed media artist Brian Benham from Benham Design Concepts demonstrates how he designs and fabricates high-end custom furniture and works of art he makes from concept to completion.
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This is a Video Podcast, Please vist https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/ to watch.
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I recently completed an asymmetrical shelf unit for a client, and let me tell you, it was one of those projects that looks simple on the surface but requires serious attention to detail from start to finish.
Today's project is more than just building a pendant lamp. I really believe that to continue growing as an artist, you have to always be experimenting, trying new techniques, and working in new mediums.
Building a custom rustic steel dining table base, from welding and acid treatment to creating unique rust patinas with vinegar and finishing with weighted concrete for stability
I recently tackled a custom floating shelf project using mesquite wood, and let me tell you, it turned into quite the adventure. The piece had character, but that's what made it interesting.
Building a spinning artist's caddy from walnut, padauk, and hand-patinaed copper. A fusion of woodworking and metalworking.
I built a custom credenza to hide a robot litter box, styled after Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. Here's how I created the spooky, distressed look.
In an age of routers and precision machines, for this project, I decided to go back to the fundamentals. Today, I’m inlaying these decorative bow ties using nothing but a mallet and a set of chisels.
While I love the chance to connect with clients, share my screen, and build relationships, there was one persistent problem: my embarrassing backdrop. For months, I’ve been staring at a plain white wall punctuated by holes and a leaning wire rack. I knew it was time for a change.
Building a Japanese-inspired end table. The entire process, from selecting the lumber to applying the final finish, is captured in the full course, which includes detailed video instructions and a complete set of plans.
I rescued a crumbling 1950 Supro guitar amp by building a custom steampunk case from walnut, paduak, and copper with a patina. It was great hearing its vintage tone roar back to life.
This walnut and mahogany case is more than a display; it's a functional piece of art, built to protect and showcase a prized wine collection for generations to come.
Today's project is more than woodworking; it is an exercise in preservation and storytelling. My task is to build a live-edge trestle table in the mission style, from a slab of pine that carries the scars of our community's recent history.
Today's project is to build a decorative wooden ice bucket for a bar cart I constructed earlier. This isn't a functional piece meant to hold water; it's a prop, designed solely to add visual interest and character to my home bar setup.
My creation of a unique shadow box clock featuring a charred white oak frame, a beautiful cottonwood burl, and hand-patinated copper. This details the woodworking and metalworking process, from precise joinery to the ancient art of Shou Sugi Ban and metal patination.
I’m not just building a piece of furniture; I’m crafting an experience. My mission is to create a mobile bar cart for miners, designed to bring a touch of class and proper hydration deep into the heart of a mine.
A custom office cabinet build featuring a live-edge walnut slab with ebony bow ties, hand-inlaid patinaed copper door inlays, and hidden compartments for a seamless look.
Build a timeless Shaker bookshelf with expert guidance. This in-depth tutorial covers milling lumber, traditional glue-up methods, and professional finishing techniques for a flawless result.
I take you from the inspiration of a Colorado steam engine museum to my workshop, where I build a custom shelf to display a model train. Watch me use traditional joinery to create a functional piece of art that becomes part of the train's own story.
Discover how I transformed an 800-pound jet engine compression chamber into a stunning glass-topped coffee table, from carefully extracting the massive component to crafting a custom wood-and-steel base that makes it appear to float.
Crafting a live-edge walnut table inspired by the legendary woodworker George Nakashima. The build combines traditional joinery techniques with modern tools, resulting in a piece that balances elegance and functionality. Here’s how I brought this table to life for my Denver Client.
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