How It's Made (2001)

Selected wood is milled, joined and fitted with benches, heaters and controls to create home saunas. Steel platforms, drive mechanisms and…

Metal or glass reservoirs are fitted with wicks, burners and protective chimneys to create oil lamps. Mint-flavoured centres are formed and…

Wooden cases, soundboards, strings, keys and intricate action mechanisms are assembled and regulated to create upright pianos. Fabric is pr…

Moulds taken from anatomical models are used to cast individual bones, which are finished and articulated into skeletal replicas. Metal ves…

Glass door panels are mounted on powered tracks and connected to sensors and safety controls to create automatic entrances. Neutral spirits…

Powerful lamps and batteries are sealed inside pressure-resistant housings to create lights for underwater use. Replaceable uppers are fitt…

Seasoned wood is cut and joined into window frames before receiving glazing, seals and operating hardware. Fine cashmere fibres are spun an…

Metal fireboxes are fitted with burners, valves, cooking grates and ignition systems to create gas barbecues. Layers of padding and fabric…

Reclaimed material is processed, shaped and finished into new skateboard decks. Strips of filled dough are interwoven and baked into braide…

Discarded glass is melted and reshaped into colourful decorative gems. Paper, polymers and other lightweight materials are processed into c…

Three-wheeled bicycle frames are equipped with electric motors, rechargeable batteries and control systems. Oils, water and active ingredie…

Thick leather is cut, moulded, stitched and decorated to produce holsters patterned after those of the Old West. Camera enclosures are mach…

Wooden sections are cut, joined and finished before being fitted with hinges, tracks and lifting hardware to create garage doors. Hoppers,…