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Each week we bring you short interview with our featured seller, this week is Richard from Rjhealdphotography. Business name: Rjhealdphotography Makers name: Richard Heald Describe your style in no more than 3 words. Alternative, Retro, creative What do you sell in Fabrication? My photographic images on coasters, cards, fine art prints and cushions How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? I have had my own business for around 2 years and started it as a creative outlet to reduce my stress levels- the business brings it is a different kind of stress, but worth it. What is your workshop / studio like? I haveRead More →

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Each week we bring you a short interview with our featured seller, this week is Julie from JAF Designs. Business name: JAF Designs Makers name: Julie Frazer Describe your style in no more than 3 words. Contemporary, stylish, colourful What do you sell in Fabrication? Sterling silver and gemstone jewellery, colourful hand painted aluminium jewellery, cufflinks How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? I have had my business since Oct 2014 and I started it after a short break when I was made redundant as I wanted to “work” for myself on something I had a passion for. What is your workshopRead More →

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Each week we bring you a short interview with our featured seller, this week is Margaret and Catherine from Clay and Wood Works. Business Name: Clay and Wood Works Makers names: Margaret Glackin and Catherine Faley Margaret’s work is influenced by her interest in politics and the built environment. Her sculptural pieces tell a story and are formed by working through a particular issue relating to society today. Her domestic work has been designed to be both functional and aesthetic. Catherine is a designer-maker working in rescued timber from demolished buildings. Her artisan furniture and household items hopefully challenge the throw-away society. Describe your styleRead More →

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Each week we bring you a short interview with our featured seller, this week is Beth Kilburn. Business name: Beth Kilburn Makers name: Beth Kilburn Describe your style in no more than 3 words. atmospheric, charming, considered What do you sell in Fabrication? Original artwork, Giclee prints, painted jewellery. How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? I officially launched the business in 2014, but had been working freelance as an actor since 2011. At the time I was struggling to support myself financially and the sporadic auditions and jobs made it difficult to secure part time work. Having only really worked in Theatre shows or events for the past six years I had no idea where toRead More →

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Each week we bring you a short interview with our featured seller, this week is Jack from Rubbish Seaside. Business name: Rubbish Seaside Makers name: Jack Hurley Describe your style in no more than 3 words. Pure coastal cruelty What do you sell in Fabrication? Scathing parody seaside prints and postcards along with other daft designs. How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? Oooh, probably about three/four years and mainly because I’m a terrible employee who’s far happier getting up to no good on his own.  What is your workshop / studio like? A glorious bunker in my back garden that I could happilyRead More →

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Each week we bring you a short interview with our featured seller, this week is Louisa and Wendy from Kemp Arts. Business name: Kemp Arts Makers name: Makers Louisa & Wendy Kemp (mother, daughter partnership) Describe your style in no more than 3 words. modern, handmade, happy! What do you sell in Fabrication? We sell a collection of original artwork inspired by texture, travel and cityscapes / skylines. Also collections of ceramics, the ‘people’ range with a focus on family and friendship and a love of gingerbread men! Our hearts & stars collections and circle range are ceramic combined with recycled glass as their centres. We sell giftRead More →

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Each week we bring you a short interview with our featured seller, this week is Kate from Twice Fired. Business name: Twice Fired Makers name: Kate Park Describe your style in no more than 3 words.  Timeless, Ethereal, Classic What do you sell in Fabrication? Glass art, jewellery and homeware. How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? I have been selling in Fabrication for two years. I love working with glass. What is your workshop / studio like? My Studio in Farsley, Leeds… What are your beverage and snack of choice when working? Coffee and smoothies, never a snickers ! What do you findRead More →

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Each week we bring you an interview with out featured seller, this week is Bethanie from Papercuts by Bethanie Business Name: Papercuts by Bethanie Maker’s Name: Bethanie Yeong Describe your style in no more than 3 words. Handcut Detailed Delicate What do you sell in Fabrication? Unique handcut papercuts of various items ranging from intricate bikes to accurate maps of the local areas. How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? I have had my own business for about 3 years now, I’ve always wanted to have my own business and be able to give unique items to anyone to brighten up their day.Read More →

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Each week we bring you a short interview with our featured seller, this week is Preeti from Pattern Passion. Business name: Pattern Passion Ltd. Makers name: Preeti Gupta Describe your style in no more than 3 words. colourful and soft. What do you sell in Fabrication? I sell a variety of products in Fabrication. I create hand painted and hand drawn designs inspired by nature. These are digitally printed onto high quality silks and made into various products such as scarves, wristlets, purses, pouches, scrunchies, headbands, men’s ties and cushions. How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? I started my business 3-4 yearsRead More →

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Spotlight on the Seller is back for 2018! This year we are changing the blog format a little, and bringing you a short interview with each maker. This week is Emma from ELM Photography. Business name: Elm Photography Maker’s name: Emma Manners Describe your style in no more than 3 words. Colourful, creative and unfiltered . What do you sell in Fabrication? I sell my photographs as cards, prints, coasters and  key rings  and I also sell small collages as cards . How long have you had your own business and what made you start it? I have been running Elm Photography since 2014 . I decided toRead More →