Matt Maranian

Matt Maranian is a bestselling writer, designer, and bon vivant whose books include PAD: The Guide to Ultra Living and PAD Parties: The Guide to Ultra-Entertainment (both by Chronicle Books). He lives in New England.

Author of these Magazine Articles

Portrait Window
Honor your peeps by turning a salvaged window into a montage of friends.
From CRAFT: 10: Celebrate! page 86

Vintage Book Stash
Repurpose library discards to create a concealed cache that's fit for a small-time jewel thief.
From CRAFT: 09: Crafting Green page 90

Against the Grain
Natalie Trujillo makes beautiful wooden jewelry from scraps.
In Handmade from CRAFT: 07: Shoes page 21

Kona Kai Jewelry Stand
Build an easy-access rack for the jewels you wear most.
In DIY: Adorn It from CRAFT: 07: Shoes page 112

Hanging Votive Globes
Add some moody light to the dark spots in your life with these hanging votives.
In Quick Craft from CRAFT: 07: Shoes page 146

Camp Lamp Chandelier
Turn on the light with reclaimed, electrified kerosene lanterns.
From CRAFT: 06: Play page 76

Curio Case
Build a glass table that will turn knickknacks into exotic relics.
In DIY: Build It from CRAFT: 06: Play page 91

Optical Delusional Mirror
Create trippy op-art images that change depending on where you stand.
From CRAFT: 05: Paper page 90

Head Case
Create a place to rest your favorite sunglasses and hat.
In Quick Craft from CRAFT: 05: Paper page 131

Joss Paper Stacking Trays
Some cheap building materials and a quick trip to Chinatown are all you need to do a little mess management with some tabletop exotica.
In Quick Craft from CRAFT: 04: Costumes page 44

Beach Ball Bench
Upholster and assemble a modern vinyl seat.
In DIY: Furnish It from CRAFT: 04: Costumes page 115

Lamp With a Thousand Eyes
Make an exotic lamp using food containers and scan-worthy eyes.
From CRAFT: 03: Japanese Influence page 90

70s Tie-Upholstered Switch Plate
A polyester classic, the ultra-wide, double-thick necktie of the 70s never came back in style like it should've. Nevertheless, you can still pay homage to one of the Me Decade's most garish moments in men's fashion with this upholstered switch plate.
In Quick Craft from CRAFT: 01: Craft Premiere page 38

Ant Farm Room Divider
Divide and enhance your space with carpentry and computer skills.
From CRAFT: 01: Craft Premiere page 86

Raw But Refined
Homespun framing using plywood and plexiglass.
In DIY: Hang It from CRAFT: 01: Craft Premiere page 139

Toolbox
The best tools, software, gadgets, books, magazines, and websites.
In Toolbox from MAKE: 03: Cars and Halloween page 172

Photographer for these Magazine Articles

Portrait Window
Honor your peeps by turning a salvaged window into a montage of friends.
From CRAFT: 10: Celebrate! page 86

Vintage Book Stash
Repurpose library discards to create a concealed cache that's fit for a small-time jewel thief.
From CRAFT: 09: Crafting Green page 90

Hanging Votive Globes
Add some moody light to the dark spots in your life with these hanging votives.
In Quick Craft from CRAFT: 07: Shoes page 146

Camp Lamp Chandelier
Turn on the light with reclaimed, electrified kerosene lanterns.
From CRAFT: 06: Play page 76

Curio Case
Build a glass table that will turn knickknacks into exotic relics.
In DIY: Build It from CRAFT: 06: Play page 91

Optical Delusional Mirror
Create trippy op-art images that change depending on where you stand.
From CRAFT: 05: Paper page 90

Head Case
Create a place to rest your favorite sunglasses and hat.
In Quick Craft from CRAFT: 05: Paper page 131

Joss Paper Stacking Trays
Some cheap building materials and a quick trip to Chinatown are all you need to do a little mess management with some tabletop exotica.
In Quick Craft from CRAFT: 04: Costumes page 44

Beach Ball Bench
Upholster and assemble a modern vinyl seat.
In DIY: Furnish It from CRAFT: 04: Costumes page 115

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