Making It Interview...
Maker interview with Gary Herd
Having recognized the passion, drive, and pure enjoyment of making things that each Making It contestant illustrates, Makerviews is excited to have the chance to highlight, feature, and share insights from each contestant. This Making It series gives a deeper look into these makers lives through their answers to a few, quick questions. Learn more about this series.
Gary Herd is a self-employed mural painter and woodworker who has been painting murals for over 13 years. More recently, Gary started a woodworking YouTube channel called The Bearded Woodworker doing DIY tutorials. Gary is a father, husband, artist, and entrepreneur.
Check out this interview with Gary Herd, maker from NBC’s Making It.
What inspires you to keep making things?
"I have always loved to make things with my hands. Every time a new style comes out and we want to be 'hip,' I tell my wife, 'I could make that.' So in all actuality, I make to save us money. Seriously, I get a high when I get compliments on things that I create and I love to hear all the reactions from loved ones to strangers. I make to keep 'alive.'"
What one piece of advice would you give to other makers?
"Never give up, and follow your dreams! I know it's so cliché, but it is entirely true. If you fail....try again...and again...and again! This whole world was built on failures."
What is your biggest takeaway from Making It?
"My biggest take away from Making It were the people I have met and the life bonds I have created with all the talented makers on the show. Everyone on and off screen was such a pleasure to meet and an honor to work with."
"If you fail....try again...and again...and again!" — Gary Herd
Follow Gary Herd’s work: The Bearded Woodworker website • Instagram profile • YouTube Channel.
View and learn more about the Making It interview series. Thank you all for reading this interview - get out there and make things!
