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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 Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 and Twitter, follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 LunchtimeThe Story of StirrupsGuest Post: Tale as Old as TimeTiming is EverythingSupport 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to wild animal biologist Lucy Eckersley about bone.Check out Lucy's stuff on her website, Twitter and 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a repeat of an episode first aired in late 2017, where Anna Ploszajski talks to artist blacksmith Agnes Jones about steel.Check out Agnes' work on her website, Twitter and 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to objects conservator and podcaster Kloe Rumsey about adhesives.Listen to Kloe's podcast The C Word, and say hi to them on 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 and Twitter, follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist, podcaster, researcher and paint-maker Esra Alhamal about pigments.Follow Esra on Twitter, Instagram and check out her website. Check out Bristle and Brush on Instagram and on their website.Psst - the book by Joumana Medlej mentioned in this episode is called Inks & Paints of the Middle East.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to materials scientist and science communicator Ainissa Ramirez about her new book The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another.Follow Ainissa on Twitter and check out her website.Ainissa is doing a free livestream talk on the evening of the 20th October 2020 with the Royal Institution. Sign up 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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to wig maker Cat Lim about hair.Check out Cat's work on Instagram and 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this short material quandary episode, Anna Ploszajski hears from bakers Oz Ismail, Alfredo Carpineti and Andrew Smyth about the joys and frustrations of silicone.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Lucy Rogers, an inventor with a sense of fun, about wood.Follow Lucy on Twitter and Instagram, and see more 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Helen Carnac about enamel.Check out more of Helen's 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. Thanks too to Steve Thompson for some extra audio magic on this episode.Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter, follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to stonemason Andrew Ziminski about stone; how it's used in buildings, the techniques of stone-working throughout the ages and a creepy little ghost story...Andrew's book The Stonemason: A History of Building Britain is available from all good bookshops.Follow Andrew's work on Twitter, Facebook and check out his website to see more of his work.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to paper engineer Rob Ives about paper.Follow Rob on Twitter, Instagram and check out his website to see his work.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to scientist and aerial circus performer Nate Adams about silks.Follow Nate on Twitter, Instagram, and check out 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://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to archaeologist and anthropologist about bone.Follow Michael on Twitter, Instagram, and listen to his podcast Arch and Anth Pod.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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Holly Graham about sugar.Check out more of Holly's work on her website and Instagram.Find out more about the sugar artists mentioned in this episode:Kara WalkerZinzi MinottGala BellJennifer MartinFurther reading: Sugar: A Bittersweet History, by Elizabeth AbbottSweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern Society, by Sidney W. MintzFurther listening: The 1619 Project by the New York TimesSugar with Ellie Doney episode of this podcastThanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. The bonus music feature was called RIP Band Practice (Half an Hour Late), by Don't Freak Out, mixed and mastered by Ajay Ratan. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter, follow Anna Ploszajski on Instagram and Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist and researcher Jennifer Crouch about fibres.Follow Jennifer on Twitter (twitter.com/JenniferCrouch) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/jennifer.crouch/?hl=en).Thanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.Follow the podcast on Twitter at twitter.com/rialtalk, and find out more about Anna Ploszajski at www.annaploszajski.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to historian Lucy Jane Santos about radium. Lucy's book, Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium, is available now from all good and ethical book stores.Follow Lucy on Twitter (twitter.com/lucyjanesantos_) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/lucyjanesantos_/) and check out her Museum of Radium here: http://museumofradium.co.uk/. Find out more about what Lucy's up to on her website http://lucyjanesantos.com/.Thanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.Follow the podcast on Twitter at twitter.com/rialtalk, and find out more about Anna Ploszajski at www.annaploszajski.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to dendrochronologist and Professor of Tree Ring Research, Valerie Trouet. Valerie's book, Tree Story, is the history of the world written in rings. It's available from all good and ethical book stores.Follow Valerie on Twitter (twitter.com/epispheric) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/valerietrouet) and find out more about dendrochronology on the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research's website (ltrr.arizona.edu).Thanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.Follow the podcast on Twitter at twitter.com/rialtalk, and find out more about Anna Ploszajski at www.annaploszajski.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski speaks to trumpet maker Andy Taylor about brass.Check out Andy's work at www.taylortrumpets.com, or their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TaylorTrumpetsThanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.Follow the podcast on Twitter at twitter.com/rialtalk, and find out more about Anna Ploszajski at www.annaploszajski.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Handmade, the podcast formerly known as 'rial Talk.We're back! After a small hiatus, your favourite materials and making podcast is back with a brand new name and a brand new look, but the same format of conversations between award-winning materials scientist Anna Ploszajski and a plethora of certified material head guests.New episodes will be coming weekly every Friday. You can get in touch on Twitter @rialtalk, and via email at rialtalkpodcast@gmail.com.Music mix: Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com)Artwork: Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Anna talks to gemologist Julia Griffith about diamond. We discuss what makes diamond atomically superlative, how diamonds form in volcanoes, and what's being done by the diamond industry to protect those who work within it. Check out Julia's website at www.gemtripper, and follow her on Facebook @GemTripper, and Instagram @gemtripper. Anna from the Future: 1000BC, should be 800BC 1525, should be 1725 The company was the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material CollectiveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Ploszajski talks to Zofia Wyszomirska-Noga about paper. Zofia is a paper artist and paper conservator at The Royal Institution. This episode was recorded in the archives of The Royal Institution. Follow Zofia on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/zosianoga/ Check out her websites: https://wyszomirska-noga.com/ http://paper-conservator.co.uk Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material CollectiveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/handmade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.