Built by Hand

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  • 2018
  • 1 Season

Built by Hand is a television series that showcases the work of skilled artisans and craftsmen who create unique and stunning pieces by hand. Each episode takes the viewers on a journey into the world of building and creating, and celebrates the ingenuity, passion, and dedication of these talented artisans.

The show features a diverse group of artisans who specialize in a wide range of crafts, including woodworking, blacksmithing, glassblowing, leatherworking, and more. From crafting instruments and furniture to creating jewelry and sculptures, these skilled artisans create pieces that are not only functional but also beautiful works of art.

Throughout each episode, the artisans share their stories and describe their creative process, providing insight into the techniques and tools they use to bring their visions to life. They talk about how they got started in their craft, what inspires them, and the challenges they face along the way.

One of the key themes of Built by Hand is the importance of preserving traditional craftsmanship in a world that is increasingly dominated by technology and mass production. The artisans featured on the show are all dedicated to preserving the techniques and traditions of their craft, often using tools and methods that have been passed down through generations.

In addition to showcasing the skill and creativity of the artisans themselves, Built by Hand also highlights the beauty and diversity of the natural materials they work with. Whether it’s the warm grain of a piece of reclaimed wood or the brilliant colors of blown glass, the materials used by these artisans are as much a part of the art as the creators themselves.

But while the show is centered around the artisans and their work, it also has a broader message about the value and importance of creativity and handcrafted goods. In a world that is becoming increasingly homogenized and automated, Built by Hand is a celebration of the creativity, skill, and human touch that sets handmade goods apart.

At its core, Built by Hand is a fascinating and inspiring exploration of the power of craftsmanship and creativity. Each episode provides a window into the world of artisanal creation, showcasing the hard work, passion, and dedication that go into every handmade piece. Whether you’re a fan of art, design, or simply appreciative of the beauty and value of handmade goods, this show is sure to captivate and inspire.

Built by Hand is a series that ran for 1 seasons (32 episodes) between September 30, 2018 and on Great Big Story

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See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
September 30, 2018
For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.
See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
September 30, 2018
For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.
See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
September 30, 2018
For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.
See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
8. See One of the World's Largest Model Train Sets
September 30, 2018
For the past 16 years, Bruce Zaccagnino has worked alone to build what is thought to be the world's largest HO-scale model railroad set. Featuring more than nine miles of track, Zaccagnino's masterpiece also boasts 400 bridges, 3,000 miniature buildings and 50,000 streets. Welcome to your childhood fantasy. Welcome to Northlandz.
Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
September 30, 2018
Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.
Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
September 30, 2018
Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.
Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
September 30, 2018
Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.
Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
7. Using Art to Pay Tribute to an Ancient Civilization
September 30, 2018
Where some saw a wasteland, artist Song Peilun saw an opportunity. For the last 20 years he has been building a village in Guizhou, China, that stretches across 50 acres of forest and pays tribute to the ancient civilization that once lived there. But this massive project could not have been realized without the stonework and technical expertise of local residents.
Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
September 30, 2018
Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.
Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
September 30, 2018
Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.
Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
September 30, 2018
Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.
Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
6. Giant Sculptures Decorate North Dakota's Enchanted Highway
September 30, 2018
Along a 30-mile stretch of road in North Dakota, massive scrap metal sculptures seem to sprout from the earth and touch the sky. But where did they come from? In an effort to bring more visitors to his dwindling town of Regent, Gary Greff began welding the figures in 1989. Each sculpture takes five to six years to complete, making this project a true labor of love.
This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
September 30, 2018
When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.
This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
September 30, 2018
When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.
This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
September 30, 2018
When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.
This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
5. This Man Built a WWII Fighter Plane by Hand
September 30, 2018
When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a birthday gift, it changed his life. His challenge: to rebuild the iconic aircraft from the one piece. Amazingly, he did it. It took him 14 years, but Phillips scoured the world for spare Spitfire parts, machined ones that no longer existed and even found an old wing rusting behind a pub.
Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
September 30, 2018
It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu
Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
September 30, 2018
It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu
Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
September 30, 2018
It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu
Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
4. Building a Medieval Castle in Modern Times
September 30, 2018
It's hard to fathom how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. One group set out to understand just that by building their own masterpiece two hours outside of Paris. Tucked away in a forest, a team of master builders and archeologists are attempting to construct Gu
The Art of Handmade Globes
3. The Art of Handmade Globes
September 30, 2018
When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.
The Art of Handmade Globes
3. The Art of Handmade Globes
September 30, 2018
When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.
The Art of Handmade Globes
3. The Art of Handmade Globes
September 30, 2018
When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.
The Art of Handmade Globes
3. The Art of Handmade Globes
September 30, 2018
When Peter Bellerby couldn't find the perfect globe for his father's 80th birthday, he took matters into his own hands. He spent the next few years learning and perfecting the lost art of globe-making, which turned out to be a difficult, detailed process. Today, he runs Bellerby & Co Globemakers out of a small London studio with a team of 15 skilled craftsmen who hand-make every masterpiece.
Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
September 30, 2018
In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.
Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
September 30, 2018
In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.
Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
September 30, 2018
In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.
Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
2. Inside Italy's Handmade Amusement Park
September 30, 2018
In a forest in Northern Italy, a man known simply as Bruno has spent nearly a lifetime building an amusement park by hand. Bruno, who has no formal engineering or construction training, designed rides inspired by the movement of nature. Today, patrons can enjoy more than 40 manually-powered rides, all for free.
The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
September 30, 2018
For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.
The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
September 30, 2018
For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.
The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
September 30, 2018
For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.
The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
1. The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand
September 30, 2018
For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid, almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from this Herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.
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Built by Hand is available for streaming on the Great Big Story website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Built by Hand on demand at Amazon, Vudu and Google Play.
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