Making It
Northeast Ohio is full of creative people following their dreams while trying to make a living. From jewelry crafted out of broken street glass to sound equipment engineered for rock stars, see what people are "making" in the community.
Transforming Ohio Steel into Furniture
Jason Radcliffe designs furniture out of unfinished, locally-sourced steel.
Transforming Ohio Steel into Furniture
Rock Stars Look to EarthQuaker Devices for New Sounds
EarthQuaker Devices has an global reputation for building music effect pedals.
Rock Stars Look to EarthQuaker Devices for New Sounds
Cleveland Street Glass Finds Beauty After Break-Ins
Deanna Dionne sweeps broken glass from the streets and creates jewelry.
Cleveland Street Glass Finds Beauty After Break-Ins
Mother Trades Corporate Job to Sculpt Metal
Elizabeth Meadows isn't intimidated by the largely male culture of metalworking.
Mother Trades Corporate Job to Sculpt Metal
Rust Belt Riders Transform Food Waste
Rust Belt Riders collect food waste and reprocess it into compost and animal feed.
Rust Belt Riders Transform Food Waste
Breaking Out of the ‘Hood with a Portable Recording Studio
Young Cleveland inventor ends up with a big prize on national TV.
Breaking Out of the ‘Hood with a Portable Recording Studio
Nooma - From Ice Rink to Sports Drink
Nooma helps replenish electrolytes lost during intense workouts and when you're dehydrated
Nooma - From Ice Rink to Sports Drink
Little Italy Design Team Snakes + Acey's Prints From Scratch
They remain small and do all of the work themselves.
Little Italy Design Team Snakes + Acey's Prints From Scratch
Guarino's Restaurant Stands the Test of Time
The oldest restaurant in Cleveland, Guarino’s, has been serving Little Italy for 100 years
Guarino's Restaurant Stands the Test of Time
Adults With Autism Craft Handmade Soaps At Lifeworks
People at Lifeworks have many opportunities to learn, work, and engage socially.
Adults With Autism Craft Handmade Soaps At Lifeworks
Mushrooms and Building Materials Created From Waste
The Biocycler uses fungi to transform construction and ag waste into useful products.
Mushrooms and Building Materials Created From Waste
Bertman Mustard Has A Long History With Baseball
Bertman has been the official mustard of the Cleveland Indians since 1925.
Bertman Mustard Has A Long History With Baseball
Coffee and Bikes Pair at Unique Space in Old Brooklyn
Coffee Coffee Coffee and Sixth City Cycles team up to create a unique retail space.
Coffee and Bikes Pair at Unique Space in Old Brooklyn
Boxes Open Path to Success at Tap in Cleveland
Tap has been boxing confections for decades.
Boxes Open Path to Success at Tap in Cleveland
Everarbor Brews Plant Food From Beer and Coffee Waste
Conservation is at the heart of the company.
Everarbor Brews Plant Food From Beer and Coffee Waste
Mr. Neon Keeps Signs Glowing in Canton
Neon sign shop owner says his lighting business is good despite competition from LEDs.
Mr. Neon Keeps Signs Glowing in Canton
Sneakers From Scratch With JBF Customs in Cleveland
Jake Ferrato's makes custom sneakers with exotic leathers.
Sneakers From Scratch With JBF Customs in Cleveland
Melding Chocolate and Community at Sweet Designs
Sweet Designs creates uniquely molded chocolates and employs refugees and others in need.
Melding Chocolate and Community at Sweet Designs
Continuing the Legacy with Humphrey Popcorn
At more than a century old, Humphrey Popcorn keeps on popping.
Continuing the Legacy with Humphrey Popcorn
Cleveland Candle Company Spreads Joy of DIY Candles
Cleveland Candle Company holds candle making classes with over 200 scents.
Cleveland Candle Company Spreads Joy of DIY Candles
Spoil Your Pet with Locally-Sourced Treats
When a pet treat made her dog ill, Dawn DeFrank took matters into her own hands.
Spoil Your Pet with Locally-Sourced Treats
Ideal Surface Casts Concrete Countertops in Cleveland
Ideal Surface casts custom decorative concrete that incorporates fibers.
Ideal Surface Casts Concrete Countertops in Cleveland
Ashland Bow Makers Add Personal Touch to Orchestras
Rodney Mohr has bows in orchestras across the globe.
Ashland Bow Makers Add Personal Touch to Orchestras
Peaceful Fruits Creates Snacks with Purpose
Located in Barberton, Peaceful Fruits provides healthy snacks and community opportunities.
Peaceful Fruits Creates Snacks with Purpose
Shredding Stigmas Around Skateboarding With Broken Boards
BrokeNBored Concepts repurposes broken skateboards.
Shredding Stigmas Around Skateboarding With Broken Boards
Diane Linston's Dreams of Designing Fashion
Linston achieves success as Cleveland's only African American female clothing manufacturer
Diane Linston's Dreams of Designing Fashion
Stone Sculptures Keep Family Trade Alive
Ron Fedor hand-carves local stone into folk art.
Stone Sculptures Keep Family Trade Alive
Battle Toss Brings On the Family Fun
Russell Horner of Brook Park uses his woodworking talents to create a family-friendly game
Battle Toss Brings On the Family Fun
Cleveland Couple Serves Vegan Food To ‘Squash the Beef'
Squash the Beef catering features vegan comfort food and was founded on health concerns.
Cleveland Couple Serves Vegan Food To ‘Squash the Beef'
Custom Handbags Crafted in Leather
Designer Luchis Royster's eye for the unique makes his bags one-of-a-kind.
Custom Handbags Crafted in Leather
Abolition Bakery Cooks for Charity
Old Brooklyn's Abolition Bakery donates all proceeds to the fight against sex trafficking.
Abolition Bakery Cooks for Charity
Inspired Jewelry Born in France, Crafted in Cleveland
Oceanne Jewelry Designs blends the modern and the unique.