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Barb Lund Pottery: Crafted With Love

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It takes a lot of hard work and care to make a truly beautiful piece of handcrafted pottery. Kneading the raw clay, throwing it on a wheel, shaping it into a unique design, combining just the right dyes to make a radiant color, and setting the kiln to exactly the right temperature; all of these elements make each piece of pottery one-of-a-kind!

Customers want to find pieces that are different than the pottery that their neighbors and friends might own. That’s where Barb Lund-Potter comes in. Her gorgeous designs stand out from the crowd and appeal to customers from all kinds of decor preferences!

Love At First Sight

Barb has been making pottery since 1984, when, on a whim, she decided to take a few pottery classes at the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, Indiana. It was smooth sailing from there, as Barb fell head-over-heels in love with the wonderful art of pottery.

She now owns her own studio in Bloomington, located inside of her quaint blue and yellow house. From here, Barb makes all sorts of eye-catching pottery, including mugs, bowls, pitchers and casserole dishes, but is most noted for her innovative take on a fashion must-have: the earring holder.

A New Look On An Old Idea

When customers think of earring holders, they think of simple jewelry boxes with compartments to hold their accessories. But Barb’s earring holders are meant to be displayed in homes with pride!

Each of Barb’s holders is crafted with love, and there are a variety of color and pattern options available. From dark red, swirl patterns, to mellow yellow and bright orange split patterns, Barb Lund does it all! And customers will appreciate the awesome variety found in her catalog.

So if you’re looking for the perfect pottery piece to accent your home decor, Barb Lund-Potter has exactly what you need!

Radiant Glass Jewelry

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LeightWorks

Artisan jewelry has become a hot commodity in recent years due to its one-of-a-kind craftsmanship and timelessness. Even celebrities are starting to jump on the bandwagon, ditching luxury designer pieces for handcrafted items. At this year’s Golden Globes, award-winners were treated to a collection of handmade jewelry and products in each of their complimentary gift bags!

At LeightWorks Crystals, jewelry craftsman David Leight creates beautiful pieces of handcrafted pendants, earrings, necklaces and more! Leight received his training from famed glass blower Dale Chihuly’s glass school, Pilchuck, located in Stanwood, Washington. And after getting commissioned to create a glass sculpture of the Google logo by founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, Leight was able to move to San Diego and set up his own glass art studio.

Brilliant, Radiant Jewelry

Sun Dial Pendant
Many of the products handcrafted and sold by LeightWorks represent distinguishing features and themes found in nature. The Sun Dial necklace, for example, is inspired by sundial seashells found in oceans and on beaches, and the colors of the glass reflect elegant natural light in a stunning fashion. LeightWorks gorgeous rings also feature ocean-themes, such as the Sting Ray ring, which has a sterling silver loop that mimics the tail of the majestic sting ray. It’s guaranteed to make your customers’ friends and family stare in awe at the beauty of their accessory.

Sculptures From Scratch

Mochi Ball Crystal Sculpture 2004
LeightWorks also excels in creating wonderful and inspiring glass sculptures. As mentioned before, Leight has done commissioned work for top businesses and individuals around the country, and some of these sculptures, such as his Torso Sculpture, would go perfect in a lobby or living room. The Torso Sculpture is a 15″ tall by 14″ wide signed and dated sculpture crafted in 2004. Each piece of the sculpture is constructed using clear glass crystal, and forms a 3D mosaic piece that is a perfect talking piece in any home or business setting.

For glass work that will inspire and stun customers, be sure to check out LeightWorks Crystals!

 

 

FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Rocky Mountain Leaf Company

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The beauty of nature and the elegance of high-quality jewelry come together in perfect harmony thanks to Rocky Mountain Leaf Company’s unique jewelry and ornaments! Each piece of jewelry from their company features a real leaf or cone from the gorgeous Aspen trees surrounding the Rocky Mountains in Aspen, Colorado coated in 24 karat gold, fine silver, or iridescent copper.

The Rocky Mountain Leaf Company uses real Aspen leaves and cones in its jewelry!

The company provides a large selection of leaf jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, ornaments, pins and pendants, bracelets, and charms. They are guaranteed to make your customers look beautiful, while also allowing them to wear a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. They also manufacture other collectibles, including night lights, magnets and wine charms. Check out Rocky Mountain Leaf Company for jewelry like no other!

FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Acacia Creations

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Acacia Creations creates eco-friendly jewelry, gifts and home accents at their fair trade studio in Kenya. Improving lives in a long-lasting and sustainable way has been their mission from the very beginning.

Feature beautiful jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces and earrings created with paper beads, eco-friendly material and shells. The combination of these products truly makes anyone stand out. Not only will you find beautiful jewelry, you’ll also find Canimals that are animals made from recycled aluminium cans and telephone wire. Lets not forget about their home products made from recycled paper, metal & wood, and stationery & gift items. Acacia Creations has something for everyone and would be a great addition to your store.

Traditional College Jewelry From Teagan Co.

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College football season is here!

If you haven’t already started, it’s past time to start re-stocking your collegiate section with some hot new swag. After all, nothing gets team fans excited quite like the siren song of college football, and you want your store to be the first place they go when they’re looking for the latest and best looking gear. If you’re customers want original, officially-licensed college bead jewelry to show off their school pride, you want Teagan Co!

Officially-Licensed Bead Jewelry

Looking for the finest in sterling silver and enamel college beads and charms specially designed to fit most Pandora-style bracelets? How about a treasure trove of Swarovski pearls and crystal beads available in traditional college colors? You can find it all with this family owned and operated company!

They offer bracelets, pendants, necklaces, earrings and more, all in traditional college colors or sporting your customer’s favorite school logo. Being officially licensed means that a small portion of each sale goes back to the school, and with over 24 licenses, you can be sure your customer’s favorite school is going to be represented! So it doesn’t matter if your customer roots for the Dawgs of Georgia, supports the Florida Gators, or calls the Hogs in Arkansas, you’ll find exactly what they need!

But don’t worry if the popular school in your area isn’t represented. They also take custom orders! You can request a design that speaks to the fans of your school!

Emphasis on Quality and Craftsmanship

This is a family owned and operated business with its roots sunk deep in the soil of sunny Winter Park, FL. The family designs, oversees manufacturing and distributes jewelry while striving to produce pieces that are beautiful, good-looking and worldly, true to the Teagan name.

Teagan also offers a Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy that has no terms. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason at all, return it for replacement or a full refund. They say, “Your satisfaction is guaranteed … period.”

So click on over to Teagan Co and find the next hot item on your local campus!

 

Why Shop Artisan Products?

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Why should you feature artisan products in your store? There are many reasons to feature unique artisan products in your store. Not everything is a like and you can feature such variety. FGmarket is here to give you a little more information on artisan products and why they should be in your store immediately.

Gorgeous Artisan Products
What are artisans? Artisans are craftsmen who skillfully apply aesthetic designs to everyday items with a multitude of materials.

Some work in a field of study known as the decorative arts. They also work within metalwork, ceramic, blown-glass, textile, and wood produce ornamental, as well as, functional items.

From their handcrafted tables to blown glass vases these artisans create works that range in style from simple arts & crafts to Victorian styles. The binding thread is their dedication to the craft and unsurpassed skill.

With a vast array of medias (acrylic, aluminum, clay, iron, bronze, brass etc.) artisans can create furniture, sculptures, decorative pieces and even detailed house wares. Consumers’ value handcrafted items and artisans fulfill that need.

Stunning Jewelry
One of the most valued handcrafted products is jewelry. You’ll find the use of a variety of materials to create wearable works of art. Beads, gemstones, gold, sterling silver, and other materials are fashioned into jewelry.

Artisan is synonymous with craftsman, handicraftsman, sculptor and painter. Only slight distinction can be made between these titles. Although craftsmen work with a variety of medias requiring differing skills, they all create functional or ornamental pieces thus making them artisans.

A handicraftsman is one who produces functional or ornamental pieces by hand usually without the help of mechanized machinery; some say the truest of all artisans. Sculptors are artisans who shape, mold or manipulate media into an ornamental piece for aesthetic beauty.

With a stoke of a paint brush, a painter becomes an artisan when he/she transforms the aesthetic quality of canvas, piece of furniture or some other type of media.

Find items such as, acrylic, aluminium, copper, clay, ceramic, fiber, gold, glass, pewter, sterling silver, tin, wood, watercolor, stone, and much, much more!

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Monague Native Crafts Ltd. – Beautiful Prodcuts That Tell Stories

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When searching for products to carry in your store, what key elements do you want the products to feature? Of course, you want your customers to find the products truly pleasing, as well as featuring some qualities that make them stand out and are made of quality. Consumers love having products that they can find nowhere else. One company that is supplying unique items that your customers will love displaying in their homes is Monague Native Crafts Ltd.

Exquisite Pottery
This company has humble beginnings based on selling their products out of a van, then progressing to a small cottage craft base and hand-drawn catalogues. 25 years later, they are a recognized leading supplier of Canadian native handicrafts all over the world. They are dedicated in continuing to grow their business by pleasing all of their customers with their wonderful products.

So, what exactly does this company have to offer? You’ll make this your one-stop shop for unique North American handmade Native Indian crafts and giftwares, jewelry accents and accessories.

Each of their products has an enchanting story to tell that will help spread stories of their Native culture around the world. Choose from their wonderful jewelry collection, dream catchers or gorgeous pottery for your store.

Their wonderful dream catchers and pottery will make great statements in any home. Home decor at it’s best. A beautiful dream catcher with semi-precious stones in a gorgeous blue intertwined in a web that symbolizes energy. The scattering of the beads in a unique way truly make this a stand out item and a must have by the bed.

You’ll also find another gorgeous dream catcher that has a gorgeous white stone in the center with other smaller white stones scattered throughout it. Lets not forget about their great pottery that feature unique shapes in gorgeous colors and added accents such as a dream catcher in the center with added feathers. All of their one-of-a-kind dream catchers and pottery will make any home stand out and add true style to it.

Beautiful Necklaces
However, they also feature a gorgeous jewelry line that is a must for your store. Who wouldn’t want to add a semi-precious stone in various colors with a gorgeous dream catcher or feather silver pendant on top of the stone. They have such variety that your customers can definitely pick a style that best suits their personal taste. Their jewelry will definitely make for a finishing touch for their fashionable clothing to make one great statement.

When you are wanting to find unique items that will definitely catch the eye of your customers, choose Monague Native Crafts Ltd. The amazing Continue reading “Monague Native Crafts Ltd. – Beautiful Prodcuts That Tell Stories” »

Complete Your Look With Bishop Crosses

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Consumers love finding products that make them stand out from everyone else. It’s important that they’re not like everyone. Staying on trend and ahead of their friends is a must for them. Therefore, you must meet your customers’ expectations. Staying on the lookout for all the latest trends sand great products is a 24/7 job for your store. So, one wholesale vendor you must check out is Bishop Crosses.

Bishop Crosses Jewelry
Bishop Crosses is based in the heart of giving back. All their amazing jewelry that they feature are assembled by the hands of “special hands.”

These individuals are special in many ways, not only for their special needs but for their inspiration they share. All jewelry pieces are simply beautiful and truly do make a statement. True passion is behind every piece of jewelry.

Choose from necklaces, bracelets or earrings. There are different styles within every collection to suit all your customer’s likes. Some pieces are more elegant, while others make a truly bold statement.

Honestly, there’s something for everyone. No matter what their style, whether it’s bold pieces or a classic detailing; they offer it.

Don’t forget, these items make wonderful gifts. Just tie it all up with a big red bow and your guy customers have the ideal gift for that special someone in their life.

Crystal Earrings
A gorgeous long, turquoise necklace with a red and yellow cross or a brown, pearl and turquoise nuggets with brown crystals both make great statements. Pair their necklaces with gorgeous bracelets and earrings that include long, clear crystal earrings, triple strand yellow, red and orange bracelet, turquoise teardrop bracelet or a multi solid silver bead bracelet.

All are truly unique and will make a wonderful statement against your customer’s fashionable clothes. Amazing colors and Continue reading “Complete Your Look With Bishop Crosses” »

Artisan Products Are A Must Have!

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When planning what you must feature in your store, you immediately think of products that will make your store stand out from your competitors. Finding unique products is a must if you want customers walking through your doors. What comes to mind when you want to feature unique products? What about artisan products? These are definitely unique and are an absolute must have for your store.

Artisan Jewelry
Jewelry – For starters, think about what type of jewelry you can feature. Artisan jewelry is beautiful and handcrafted found nowhere else. Everyone wants to stand out and have a one-of-a-kind piece. They can do this with artisan jewelry. Just take a look at Twisted Silver. Choose from their baroque inspired necklace, snowball necklace, lucky penny necklace or their rag bracelet.

It’s a distinctive and edgy indie line that thumbs an irreverent nose at conventional jewelry rules. Their jewelry is perfectly imperfect with earthy base materials, recycled, found objects, and vintage asymmetry throughout. Artisan jewelry will be the pieces your customers need to complete their fashionable look.

Art – Of course, you can’t go without thinking about art when you hear the word artisan. There are many forms of art, which leaves you with a variety of products to showcase in your store. Paintings, frames, drawings, housewares, pottery, home accents and fashionable items are considered types of art that artists create to display their artistic abilities.

The Chloe Frame
Take a look at The Rusty Roof. This company features amazing frames that display photos beautifully. Solid wood frames that feature various colors and even some with print let customers display something unique in their home. A picture is a treasured piece in their home, therefore, they must display it in a beautiful way. You’ll also find amazing prints to display in their frames. Art is a great way to take an ordinary room and turn it into something amazing.

Kitchen Accessories – Don’t forget to bring some great artisan products into the kitchen. Just like any other room in the house, customers want to make that room something unique. Especially since some spend a majority of their time in there. They want to make it their own space and let it display their personality.

Colorful Pottery
A wonderful way to do this is to bring pottery into your kitchen. Check out Oakland Pottery. Their amazing pottery comes in footed bowls & dishes, platters, decanters, teapots, pitchers and vases. Each one is featured in various patterns and colors that brings life to any kitchen. Adding a pop of color and style to the kitchen is an absolute must for everyone’s home.

Give Back – Why not feature products in your store that gives back? Giving a portion of the funds to a charity always makes buying that product much more special. A lot of suppliers are now featuring products that give back to the environment or making donations.

CuteTools
One supplier that is doing just that is Art For A Cause.They have a beautiful line of kitchen and garden tools that are sand and primed by a person with special needs. They provide a community program that engages children through local school programs and employing adults who may have difficulty with employment.

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One-Of-A-Kind Art From Studio Martha Collins

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Having items in your store that are truly unique and found hardly anywhere else is always a plus against your competitors. Finding something that stands out in one’s home or makes a great gift item is an item that helps make your store stand out from your competitors. So, what exactly is that product line that will help you do just that? Check out Studio Martha Collins.

Fashion Accessories
What makes this vendor stand out? No two pieces are alike. Sizes, colors and designs will vary. Customers love having an item that no one else has, and their works of art are no exceptions.

Each piece is hand designed and are made from gorgeous exotic hardwoods that are carefully chosen for their natural colors and textures and are accented with veneer that has been hand-dyed by the artist. The beautiful wooden art designs will make a statement as a great fashion accessory or great home accents.

Great Fashion Pieces

Their amazing bracelets and earrings will definitely add the perfect accent to any outfit. Beautiful bracelets that come in a jewel tone mosaic styles, mosaic styles and their “simple” bracelet will make wonderful accents and fit any of your customers’ styles. Their earrings come in their “simple” designed earrings and mosaic style. Mix and match them to create a one-of-a-kind look that everyone will be envious of.

Stand Out Home Accents

Mantra Bowls
You’ll also find amazing mantra bowls that will truly stand out in anyone’s home. Each bowl is unique and may be made from helical, linear or bold mosaic material, which are sculpted in several designs.

These bowls are ideal for storing your wedding rings, earrings or any other small items that your customers may want to keep a close watch on and not lose.

These also make wonderful gifts and pair nicely with their fashion accessories. Great jewelry with a jewelry bowl to go along with it make amazing gift items for all the ladies out there. Just wrap it up in some unique wrapping paper and your customers are all set.

They also have another great store called, Lost Mountain Woodworks that features wooden salt & pepper shakers, table sets, candle holders and Continue reading “One-Of-A-Kind Art From Studio Martha Collins” »