Show overview
Design and Fabrication launched in 2025 and has put out 10 episodes in the time since. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago. Published by Benham Design Concepts.
From the publisher
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. This is a Video Podcast, Please vist https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/podcast/ to watch.
Latest Episodes
Asymmetrical Shelf Build
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.
Learning to Patinate and Bend Metal
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
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
Building a Mesquite Floating Shelf
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
Building a spinning artist's caddy from walnut, padauk, and hand-patinaed copper. A fusion of woodworking and metalworking.
Building a Nightmare Before Christmas Litter Box Credenza
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.
Inlaying a Bow Tie with Mallet and Chisel
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.
From Embarrassing to Exotic: How I Salvaged My Zoom Backdrop with Mahogany Shelves
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.
Crafting a Japanese-Inspired End Table
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.
My Steampunk Resurrection: Giving a 1950 Supro Guitar Amp a Second Life
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.