The Grump
A warm, friendly, grumpy hello to everyone! I'm a Coney Island resident since 1982... and yes, hurricanes do cause lotsa damage in this part of Brooklyn. In fact, we're still rebuilding from the Sandy floods.
Excited to be joining the Etsy community!
Some years ago on a trip to beautiful Arizona I fell in love with cowboy boots. In those days I traveled a lot, I started buying a pair every time I went West. Then summer came, and I quickly realized that NYC is no place for tall boots when you're walking in humid 95 degree streets or waiting for a train in a steamy subway station.
Fuhgeddboudit! I was amazed that no one had anything for guys in the summer.... women have mules, sexy little open boots, and they can wear them in a cute skirt... dudes just have boots and jeans. So I designed a pair, then another, and had them made. Fast forward a few years, and now I'm making my own.
I have degrees in engineering and fine art and for years I worked in those fields, both in New York and in Europe. But I cannot tell you how amazing it has been to finally find my passion at my age (in my 40s). And so much more amazing that it's expanding, getting bigger, more interesting, more challenging and I love it more and more every day. I only regret that I didn't learn this 30 years ago. But I'm really excited to share this with you, and all who are interested. I also feel incredibly lucky that my wonderful wife is so supportive, but I still can't get her into the shop to try some hands-on stuff... maybe soon.
One of my favorite things, is the pride I have in offering a product that is made in the USA. In fact, every single thing I sell is made with my own hands in my shop in Brooklyn.
In addition to footwear I make fun accessories, which I plan to post here little by little. I love working with people so would love feedback!
My favorite activity these days is to hang out with my toddler boy... especially when he's not too grumpy... I wonder where he gets that from...?? In this global sweatshop environment, I would love to one day teach my kid a skill that he can use here, in the USA, and hopefully make an honest living at it.
So, being new to Etsy, I look forward to learning this process better. Any hints, comments and advice are very welcome.
Thanks for your interest and please be in touch.
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5mm Plastic Nose bridge strip / wire , aluminum nose bridge strips, Transparent silicone stoppers / buckles . Ear savers , stopper.
CCbridaldesign
From shop CCbridaldesign
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Face Mask Nose Clip, Hot Melt Adhesive, Adjustable Aluminum, Rounded Corner, 90 mm x 5 mm, Ship Same or Next day from USA, Free Shipping
WishYouWellShop
From shop WishYouWellShop
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100pcs Adhesive Metal Flat Aluminum Bar Strip Straps Nose Bridge Band Clip for DIY Mask Handmade Crafting Making,US stock
luckystage
From shop luckystage
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10-100 Pcs N95 Nose Bridge Wire for Mask, Double Bridge Strips, 4 inch, Flat Nose Mask Wire Clips Plastic Strips Straps for DIY Face Mask.
EliteQshop
From shop EliteQshop
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100PCS/pack Nose Strips For DIY Mask Making Accessories Aluminum Nose Strips Bridge Wire Clips Ties 90MM Length In Stock Ships Immediately
LycheeCraft
From shop LycheeCraft
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Adhesive Nose Bridge Wire for face masks | aluminum nose bridge strip | bendable nose wire | 50 or 100 Pieces | USA Seller
RoyalCraftsSupplies
From shop RoyalCraftsSupplies
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10-500 Pcs, Double Wire Plastic Nose Bridge Strips for DIY Masks, Flat Nose Mask Wire Clips Plastic Strips Straps for Face DIY Making
Lifenvintage
From shop Lifenvintage
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Face Mask Nose wire strip, FREE shipping Today
PotteryByYouAndMore
From shop PotteryByYouAndMore
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10/100 pieces Nose Bridge for face mask, Aluminum Strips Nose Wire, 90MM & 65MM Metal Flat Nose Clips Nose Bridge,US stocks
Vickiefreshart
From shop Vickiefreshart
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Double Core Bendable Plastic Coated Nose Bridge Wire Moulding for Face Mask 5mm X 10cm
PennySupplies
From shop PennySupplies
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Nose Bridge Strips For Face Masks- 5mm Inch Aluminum
PipperoProducts
From shop PipperoProducts
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Nose Wire Strip for Face Mask, High Quality. Washable 3mm Single, or 4mm or 5mm Double Core Nose Bridge Wire. Ships FAST Same / Next Day USA
AlbreaProducts
From shop AlbreaProducts
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50PCS | 200PCS Aluminum Strips double-sided tape bar Straps Nose Bridge Strip for DIY Handmade projects Crafting Making Nose Bridge Clip
CosyFabric
From shop CosyFabric
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wholesale 100PCS Nose Bridge Strip ,Shed Protector Aluminum Strips for DIY Mask Handmade Crafting Making Nose Bridge Clip
Packmille
From shop Packmille
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Horseshoe Cowboy Hat Rack, Blacksmith Made, Real Horseshoes, Worn by Real Horses**Free Shipping**
GoldnBlacksmith
From shop GoldnBlacksmith
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Cowboy Hat Rack, Horseshoe Hat Rack - Country Western Home Decor, Western Decor
RusticandCountry
From shop RusticandCountry
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Wrought iron hat rack, cowboy hat hanger, cowboy hat storage, western hat rack, cowboy hat display, horseshoe hat rack, western furnishing
RedRiverIron
From shop RedRiverIron
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Rod iron horseshoe hat rack. Used repurpose horseshoes with rod iron flar. Rusted, sprayed with clear coat spray, can be any color.
DaveWesternHorseshoe
From shop DaveWesternHorseshoe
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Cowboy Horseshoe Hat Rack black
desertflatsfarm
From shop desertflatsfarm
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Horseshoe Cowboy Hat Rack (New Horseshoe)
desertflatsfarm
From shop desertflatsfarm