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Hugh McNeill is a talented craftsman in Crystal Glass Cutting & Engraving. He has worked professionally in this field over the past 45 years. He trained under Eddie Flavin a master glass cutter from Waterford Crystal Glass in Ireland. Hugh has created pieces for many famous people over the years and has established his name in this field. Hugh has a growing concern for old styles hand made crafts that are slowly dying out and not being taught to next generations. These podcasts are to bring awareness to these crafts provoking new craftsman to take up a dying craft that is now on the ”In danger of being extinct list of which there is well over 100 skilled crafts in danger of being forgotten forever. www.madewiththesehands.com
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Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Hugh McNeill in Converstaion with Ian Reeds from Watermead Leather.
In this conversation, Hugh McNeill discusses the importance of preserving endangered heritage trades, particularly focusing on leatherwork and craftsmanship. In this episode he interiews Ian Reeds from Watermead Leather. Ian shares his unique journey from cycling to crafting, his experiences living on a narrowboat, and the challenges artisans face in balancing quality with market pricing. The discussion also highlights the value of handmade goods, the significance of teaching craft skills, and aspirations for growing the craft community.
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