Superstar Saturday: Uneek Glass Fusions

Let me introduce you to....Uneek Glass Fusions!

1. What is your business name and website/shop URL? What do you create?

Uneek Glass Fusions http://uneekglassfusions.com

2. What is the theme or idea behind your website/shop?

Art glass knobs and pulls, glass backsplash tile accents, and home decor

3. What makes your items unique?

My items are unique handmade art glass designs that are custom in size, color, and design to coordinate with my customers home decor. Custom screw placement is available on the drawer pulls for example. I work closely with my customers to create that one of a kind piece of functional art.

4. What is your favorite item on your website or in your shop right now?

My favorite item on my website is the Tahitian Waters Blue Pendant Light or Vase.

This blue glass is stunning! It's difficult to pick just one item. I love the vibrant colors of the tile, knobs and pulls as well.

5. What teams do you belong to? How do we search for their items?

I belong to Creative Glass Guild and Design Style Guide teams on Etsy.

Creative Glass Guild website is http://www.cgge.org

Design Style Guide website is http://www.designstyleguide.net

6. What is your favorite thing about handmade items?

My favorite thing about handmade items it the fact that someone took the time and created something with their hands. Also, everything handmade is unique.

7. Do you have any favorite finds by other handmade artists?

I love searching through the shops on Etsy and finding all of the talented artists.

8. Do you have anything else you would like to share? Other links?

I have another Etsy shop named JoanJewels that sells dichroic glass jewelry and items from Uneek's other Etsy shop. The link is http://www.joanjewels.etsy.com

This was my first shop in Etsy.

Featured Etsy Shop: Treecycle

Featured Etsy Shop: treecycle

The Etsy community is full of a multitude of talented artists. Amongst this community of talent is an incredible team called InteriorDesignTeam (AKA DesignStyleGuide). This team is comprised of artists who create furniture, pottery, home décor, photography, paintings, various artwork, candles, lamps, bedding, and more.
If you are looking to redecorate or just for something special, search “interiordesignteam” to find these fantastic artists. Today’s featured artist is a member of this talented team.

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1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?

My shop name is Treecycle and I endeavour to sell woodturned items such as bowls, hollow forms, platters and sculptured pieces. I also make mirrors and small plant pots. At the moment I am hoping to add more items such as lamp stands, tea light holders and small vases. My partner makes greetings cards and one or two might make an appearance in my shop also.
2. What is your shop URL?

http://www.treecycle.etsy.com/

3. When did you start selling on Etsy?

June 08

4. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?

Obviously with Etsy being worldwide it offers fantastic opportunities to enable my work to be seen and for me to see other beautiful creations which I wouldn't normally search for away from Etsy. Also no matter what time of day it is there is always someone prepared to offer help and advice via the forums if needed. It can also be counter productive because when I log in I find It so addictive to get away!!

5. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?

Wood is such a fantastic medium to work with and can hold some wonderful suprises whilst being turned, in fact many a time I have had an idea for a piece then changed my mind once the grain pattern comes through! It also offers the chance to try various ways of applications such as paints, stains, oils and textures, resins etc, etc.

6. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?

Tough question this one! It is true to say that I do have favourites but to choose one mmm...well I will go for this one because I went with an idea and although challenging for me came out just as I envisaged, the form, the colour and how it finally 'sat' when finished.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12588380

7. What teams do you belong

Design Style Guide, a wonderful and friendly team!

8. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?

On Etsy when time permits I enjoy going into the promotion forum, and away from Etsy I show at a few craft shows and enjoy handing out my buisness cards and spreading the word! I am trying to get more out of various other things like my space and flikr but not being into all this computer stuff find it hard to get my head round it all but I will...
9. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?

I, like everyone else have quite a few and to choose a few again is tough but here goes...
If I didn't turn wood I would be tempted to have a go at pottery but could only dream as being as good as these people...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14565270
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8773008
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12830762
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8628222
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14525272
and as far as art goes..
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13034698
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8117104
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11311830

10. What do you do in your spare time?

I really enjoy attending rock concerts, listening to rock music such as AC/DC, Deep Purple, Rush, Aerosmith, Nickelback, the list is endless! Motorbikes feature heavily in my spare time, going for a ride out to our beautiful English countryside also offers touches of inspiration, and also the odd drink or two helps the chillout factor!!

11. Do you have anything else you would like to share?

Even though I have not sold anything on Etsy yet (I am patient!) I love what I do and get a great buzz out of people hearting and commenting on my work, It makes me feel like I'm going in the right direction.