CipherArt

Durham, North Carolina

1k
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5.0 (227)

11 years
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Announcement

Last updated on Apr 1, 2026

If you’re hunting for something unusual *and* heartfelt, you’re in the right place.

We work in the in-between, where weird meets vintage, and discarded things get a second life. Cipher Art is all about transforming the overlooked, the forgotten, and the curious into one-of-a-kind assemblage pieces with story and soul.

If oddities, relics, and beautifully strange objects are your thing… welcome!

Find us in person:

Fusion Gallery - Durham
Bird on a Wire - Burlington
The Bloom Collective - Raleigh

Upcoming 2026 events:

April 11 - Queerolina Sip & Shop @ Raleigh Brewing Co
October 9–11 - Ancient Arts Festival @ Chatham County

More in-person dates coming soon.

Want to see what we’re working on behind the scenes?
Follow along for process shots, experiments, and new work:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cipherart

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cipherart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cipherart

Contact shop owner

Quinn

Reviews

5.0 (227)

Average item review

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Bobbie on Mar 31, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery and very well made. I am very happy with it. Highly recommended!

Handbound Iron Star Talisman - Pagan Home Protection Charm

Handbound Iron Star Talisman - Pagan Home Protection Charm
Pat on Mar 27, 2026

4 out of 5 stars

A really awesome piece I love it.I'm going to give it to my husband for father's day.He's a cardiologist

Steampunk Heart Witch Bottle: Hand-Painted Upcycled Glass Art

Steampunk Heart Witch Bottle: Hand-Painted Upcycled Glass Art
Jay on Mar 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received fast as lightning, product even better in person, A+++ seller, you will absolutely love their products, thank you!!

Custos Bramblewick the Reluctant Keeper – Hand-Sculpted Goblin Sculpture with Luminous Eyes | OOAK Dark Whimsy Fantasy Art

Custos Bramblewick the Reluctant Keeper – Hand-Sculpted Goblin Sculpture with Luminous Eyes | OOAK Dark Whimsy Fantasy Art
Jay on Mar 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received fast as lightning, product even better in person, A+++ seller, you will absolutely love their products, thank you!!

Hand-Sculpted Clay Goblin Sculpture – Ignifex Grinnor, OOAK Art

Hand-Sculpted Clay Goblin Sculpture – Ignifex Grinnor, OOAK Art
Jay on Mar 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received fast as lightning, product even better in person, A+++ seller, you will absolutely love their products, thank you!!

Tatterwick Blurtwhistle – OOAK Mini Goblin “Goblet” | Whimsical Handcrafted Mischief Sprite Wall Sculpture

Tatterwick Blurtwhistle – OOAK Mini Goblin “Goblet” | Whimsical Handcrafted Mischief Sprite Wall Sculpture
Jay on Mar 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received fast as lightning, product even better in person, A+++ seller, you will absolutely love their products, thank you!!

Handmade Goblin Sculpture – Archibald, Herald of Omens, Driftwood Goblet Wall Art

Handmade Goblin Sculpture – Archibald, Herald of Omens, Driftwood Goblet Wall Art
Jay on Mar 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received fast as lightning, product even better in person, A+++ seller, you will absolutely love their products, thank you!!

Caldrin Desert Tree Spirit - Handcrafted Driftwood OOAK Guardian Oracle Wall Sculpture Art Decor

Caldrin Desert Tree Spirit - Handcrafted Driftwood OOAK Guardian Oracle Wall Sculpture Art Decor
Jay on Mar 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received fast as lightning, product even better in person, A+++ seller, you will absolutely love their products, thank you!!

Rixle Pyrajoy the Gleeful Instigator – Hand-Sculpted Goblin with Neon Eyes | OOAK Dark Whimsy Fantasy Wall Art

Rixle Pyrajoy the Gleeful Instigator – Hand-Sculpted Goblin with Neon Eyes | OOAK Dark Whimsy Fantasy Wall Art
Jay on Mar 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Received fast as lightning, product even better in person, A+++ seller, you will absolutely love their products, thank you!!

Veritas Nox the Unfortunate Truth-Teller – Hand-Sculpted Goblin Sculpture with Wild Hair & Wide Eyes | OOAK Fantasy Art

Veritas Nox the Unfortunate Truth-Teller – Hand-Sculpted Goblin Sculpture with Wild Hair & Wide Eyes | OOAK Fantasy Art
Jay on Mar 3, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding craftmanship, outstanding quality, amazing product, shipped next day, purchase with confidence, A++++...

Lumin Sprygleaf the Gladhearted Goblin – Hand-Sculpted Goblin with Bright Eyes | OOAK Dark Whimsy Fantasy Wall Art

Lumin Sprygleaf the Gladhearted Goblin – Hand-Sculpted Goblin with Bright Eyes | OOAK Dark Whimsy Fantasy Wall Art

About CipherArt

Fantastical upcycled art & oddities.

Sales 1,018

On Etsy since 2014

Fantastical upcycled art & oddities.

From Photography to Collage to Assemblage.

The creative journey here at Cipher Art began a long time ago, with the photo bug biting both Quinn & Sarah.

As photography changed, so did we, and we added collage into the mix before landing in assemblage land- the art form that embraces all other art forms.

We love nothing more than to take cast-off items, broken objects, and vintage things to create an entirely new vision.

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Shop members

Quinn

Owner, Customer Service, Photographer

Photography, collage, assemblage- Quinn does all of these, and mixes them together. She feels supremely lucky to create with her partner in life, and they make fantastic art together. Quinn also handles all shop logistics.
Sarah Beard

Maker, Artist

Sarah is a creative force unto herself, designing all kinds of amazing sculptures. She loves to use junk/reclaimed items, such as metal, plastic, and broken toys.

Production partners

Ready Comics

Tempe, AZ

Ready Comics is a trusted, well-known provider of print services for artists in all kinds of fields, including comic book artists, painters, and other media artists.
Redbubble

CA, United States

Redbubble gives independent artists like me a new way to sell their creations. Using their manufacturing services I can bring my designs to merchandise, and offer consumers new ways to enjoy my designs.

Shop policies

Last updated on February 16, 2023

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

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Cancellations: not accepted

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Featured items

Upcycled Steampunk Crow Sculpture: Industrial Art Made from Shoe & Watch Parts

Unique Skeleton Mermaid Sea Shrine Found Object Sculpture Vintage Nautical Decor OOAK Assemblage Art

Upcycled Doll Head Camera Sculpture: Vintage Assemblage Art

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Freaky Flora: Watchful Relic Bloom – Vintage Doll Eye Flower Sculpture, OOAK Dark Botanical

Freaky Flora: All-Seeing Bloom – Eyeball Flower Sculpture, Surreal Dark Botanical OOAK

Freaky Flora: Azure Bone Bloom with Watcher – Skull Flower Sculpture, Dark Curiosity OOAK

Hand-Sculpted Skull Flower Gothic Botanical Art – Dark Decor Oddity Curiosity

Hand-Sculpted Skull Flower Gothic Botanical Art – Dark Decor Oddity Curiosity

Rusted Leatherbound Iron Star Talisman - Wrapped Pagan Protection Charm

Handmade Carnivorous Plant Sculpture – Gothic Botanical Creature, Monster Decor (OOAK)

Hand-Sculpted Cactus Assemblage Art – Whimsical Potted Sculpture, Unique Home Decor

Edrin Sallowmere – OOAK Goblet Goblin “Worry Warden” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Emotional Guardian

Bram Nettlewick – OOAK Goblet Goblin “Scentwarden / Tracefinder” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Creature

Jax Rattleflare – OOAK Goblet Goblin “Sparkbreaker” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Creature

Rook Emberlin – OOAK Goblet Goblin “Ember Warden” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Fire Spirit

Pipkin Morrowglen – OOAK Goblet Goblin “Bug Warden” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Creature

Osric Thimblevein – OOAK Mini Goblin Sculpture | Hand Sculpted Goblet Wall Art | Whimsical Fantasy Creature

Hand-sculpted House Goblin Door Listener: Whimsical Folk Art Guardian Spirit Protector (OOAK)

Calder Quillrick – OOAK House Goblin “Book Warden” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Knowledge Keeper

Hand-sculpted House Goblin Worry Keeper Folk Art Creature Guardian (OOAK)

OOAK House Goblin “Agreement Keeper” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Sculpture

Startled Goblin Sculpture, Hand-Sculpted Clay Fantasy Art Decor, OOAK

Tamblewick Sprocket – OOAK House Goblin “Inquiry Tinker” | Hand Sculpted Whimsical Folk Art Gift

Noctis Emberlin – Nocturnal Goblet Guardian | OOAK Mini Goblin Sculpture | Dark Whimsical Assemblage Art

Whimsical Goblin Sculpture - Hand Sculpted Forest Lookout Found Object Art

Voices Ceased - Found Object Assemblage Vintage Shoe Last Reliquary Wall Art OOAK Steampunk Industrial

Pyrrhos Desert Tree Spirit Fire Oracle - Handcrafted Driftwood Wall Sculpture OOAK Sacred Guide Art

Driftwood Tree Spirit Sculpture Aelwyn Handpainted Woodland Guardian Wall Art OOAK Forest Decor

Heskar Fractured Answer - Handcrafted Desert Tree Spirit Oracle Driftwood OOAK Woodland Guardian Wall Sculpture

Hand-Sculpted Goblin Wall Sculpture – Luminous Green Eyes, Dark Fantasy OOAK

Baba Yaga Walking Hut Sculpture: Dark Folklore Halloween Decor

Handbound Iron Star Talisman - Pagan Home Protection Charm

Iron Star Evil Eye Ward – Handbound Pagan Protection Talisman

Handbound Iron Star Talisman - Copper Wrapped Evil Eye Ward

Handbound Iron Star Talisman - Copper Wrapped Pagan Protection Charm

Large Wunderkammer Curio Cabinet | Upcycled Vintage Jewelry Box Assemblage | Cabinet of Curiosities Art Shrine

The Mystic – Handcrafted Wunderkammer Curio Cabinet | Found Object Assemblage Art | Miniature Shrine & Curiosity Box

Doomsday Clock Assemblage Sculpture | Found Object Art, Wall Shelf

Love & Resilience Witch Bottle: Vintage Perfume Talisman with Tiger Eye

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About CipherArt

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Quinn

Sarah Beard

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