Handmade Portraits: Black-Eyed Suzie
Sarah Faber’s art dolls tell tales of dire lives of Victorian England, but not without a certain playful wink.
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Following the Fiber
The idea was conceived one afternoon over a cup of coffee. Three friends, three artists, three shop owners, all working with the same material in three unique ways: a dyer, a spinner and a crocheter. The idea was simple — follow four ounces of fiber on its path from one artist to another and share… Continue reading
Facts and Fancies: Quilts
A favorite quilt can bring its owner comfort, warmth and security. It can be an heirloom that is passed down to future generations, reminding a family of their history. I am a self-taught quilter who has been quilting for the last 15 years. As a member of the Quiltsy Team here on Etsy, I participated… Continue reading
Facts and Fancies: Dichroic Glass
Who doesn’t like sparkly, iridescent glass? Dichroic glass is a substance that elicits “oohs and ahhs” with its visual effects. In this installment of the Facts and Fancies series Dee Tilotta of willowglass gives us an inside view into how this very special glass is made. Fusing glass — in other words, getting it so… Continue reading
Facts and Fancies: Blown Glass with ProvidenceArtGlass
In this Facts and Fancies series, I’ll take you on a tour through Etsy’s Categories. As we visit these “planets” one by one, we’ll talk to sellers and experts and find some extraordinary items on Etsy. (We’ll also get some great insider tips along the way.) In this installment, glass artist Becca Zhukov, pictured at… Continue reading
Ceramics and Pottery: Facts and Fancies (Part 2)
Welcome to my second installment of Ceramics and Pottery: Facts and Fancies. In Part 1, I gave a general overview of the scope of the Ceramics and Pottery Category. From raw material to building and finishing, ceramics is a wondrous medium, as rewarding as it is challenging. In this installment, I will explore the processes of… Continue reading
Ceramics and Pottery: Facts and Fancies (Part 1)
A search through the Ceramics and Pottery Category here on Etsy can at first seem intimidating. The enormous variety of work seems to be just barely held together by a common thread. This category encompasses many items that could rightfully be placed in other categories such as Art, Housewares, Jewelry, Geekery, Holidays, Dolls and Miniatures,… Continue reading
Bath and Beauty: Facts and Fancies (Part 2)
Etsy has so much to offer shoppers — it’s like a whole universe! In this Facts and Fancies series, I’ll take you on a tour through Etsy’s Categories. As we visit these “planets” one by one, we’ll talk to sellers and experts and find some of extraordinary items on Etsy. (We’ll also get some great… Continue reading
Bath and Beauty: Facts and Fancies (Part 1)
Etsy has so much to offer shoppers — it’s like a whole universe! In this Facts and Fancies series, I’ll take you on a tour through Etsy’s Categories. As we visit these “planets” one by one, we’ll talk to sellers and experts and find some of extraordinary items on Etsy. (We’ll also get some great… Continue reading
Dollhouse Scale Miniatures: Facts and Fancies
Welcome to the world of collectible scale dollhouse miniatures. To someone who hasn’t discovered the wonder of a complete house in miniature, made as a scale model, the term “dollhouse” conjures up an image of a toy. However, a true to scale house and its contents is a work of art and a collector’s piece,… Continue reading
