Tools of the studio: SANDERS
Handheld surface sander
It seems like sanding, polishing and prepping steel takes so much of my time as I ...
Power tools of the studio: SAWS
I want to begin the task of outlining the tools I use and how each one plays a part in the making of my wor...
How to patina and finish mild steel
I wanted to outline the steps in creating a beautiful finished surface on a mild steel item. This process ...
Tools of the studio: DRILLS
Almost every item I make in my studio has at least one or more holes in them, bringing me to speak of one o...
A look into the making of a steel tissue box...
This is the first in a long series of blog posts I intend to produce for your enjoyment and education, a l...
Custom Handles
This photo is of a set of handles that were co-designed by myself and a client. These are an example of a c...
The Making of a Handle
A friend of mine has a super set of metal lathes form the 50's and helped me turn these 1" solid steel rods...
Building New Items
Here at Studio Andolina I build modern, minimal, industrial home products... I am constantly trying to come...
Meet the Artist Behind the Work
Well known in the local art scene, Gary Andolina has sculptures in the Seattle City collection, many in pri...
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