Cary, NC

I make works of art and useful items from reclaimed wood. For example I make a wreath of leaves from 20 types of wood from around the world, many with historic significance. One piece comes from a cabin originally built by George Washington in 1747. My other items include American flags made from NC tobacco sticks over 100 years old. I also make serving trays, Christmas trees and many more. All items come with a description and history of the wood.

Leapin' Lizard Crochet
Cary, NC
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https://www.facebook.com/LeapinLizardCrochet

I enjoy spinning and dying yarn in addition to using repurposed material to create yarn in addition to occasionally buying store bought yarn.

Wreaths, Bowls, and Such
Fayetteville, NC

I turn wood trees into wooden bowls and such. I place a piece of wood on a nova dvr 16 inch lathe between centers then turn the lathe on at 500 rpm and if it does not shake the lathe I then take a round nose scraper and smooth the outside of the piece of wood and it begins to take on a shape that it wants to become.Then turn the wood around and place it into a chuck then take a bowl gouge and start to hollow out the inside to a rough stage. Then start drying the bowl in microwave then when dry

Charlton Cole Fine Art
Cary, NC
Facebook: Charltonsart
Instagram: @CharltonsArt

In my art, i like to capture the beauty in nature. My paintings usually start with an image on paper or on location “En plein air”. Using oil and acrylic paints are my material of choice. With each painting I use an impressionistic technique to bring each piece to life. To me, art is an expression of my personal feelings, the subject or colors that inspire me and my materials and technique. Sharing my love of art using colors or whatever subject matter that inspires me to paint.

Joe Cordaro Illustration
Wilmington, NC
http://www.joecordaro.com/
@InkPixelInk

Digital drawings. Entirely hand drawn original art, in the manner of traditional pen & ink. I use a pressure sensitive stylus & tablet connected to a Mac. Computer does not draw for me but I will at times utilize the computers ability to duplicate or arrange what I have already drawn. I print my own output on hi-res, resin coated, luster paper. There are no inferior prints, regardless of size. All work presented is framed for sale.

Munga Vision
Clayton, NC
https://www.mungavision.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mungavision
@MungaVision

I create feel good art with a message. The majority of my designs are painted or crafted digitally and all art pieces incorporate and begin with the message. Sometimes I use funny ideas, some romantic or some poetic. Into each design a famous quote or my own personal writings are added. Pieces are produced on all different mediums from art prints, canvas, wood prints, stationery and more after. I do paint some things originally by hand before digitizing them as well and sell original art too.

Khmer Handcrafted Flowers
Cary, NC
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KhmerHandcraftFlower

I have designed over 20 varieties of fabric flowers that mimic the appearance of fresh flowers. My work includes single flowers, artistic vase arrangements, Ikebana designs with unique bases, and wearable items (headbands, pins). Silk-like polyester fabric is cut, folded, and handsewn into flower petals. Flexible stems have galvanized steel wire interiors, thickened with recycled paper. Connections among leaves, petals, stamens, and stems are handsewn, creating long-lasting and durable designs.

Jiri Kalina's Woodworking
Wilmington, NC
https://www.facebook.com/Jiri-Kalinas-Woodworking-154882581221535/
@JiriKalina

I make handmade wood cutting boards, utensils and bowls. I use mostly hand tools such as chisels, woodworking gauges, rasps, sanders, and papers. I work with several woods as Birdseye Maple, Cherry.

Woodlit Candles
Raleigh, NC
https://woodlitcandles.com/
https://www.facebook.com/woodlitcandles/
@WoodlitCandles

All of our candles are hand poured and made in small batches. Our candles are made out of 100% natural soy wax, natural essential oils, and an untreated wooden wick. The wood wick not only helps the candle to burn slower, but it creates a relaxing crackling sound like a fire place. Our main objective is to provide healthy candles at an affordable price so that families will not have to worry about breathing in harmful chemicals from other types of candles.

A Good Catch
Avon, NC
https://www.agoodcatch.us/
https://www.facebook.com/A-Good-Catch-189940711045395/?ref=hl
@VicLoweAGoodCatch

I paint onto watercolor paper using Caran Dache Aquarelles watercolors as they give me so much vibrancy. I then scan in the artwork to develop and design the layouts for fabric. The design is then printed digitally by the yard. I then cut and sew the fabric to create function items for the home including Pillows, Tabletop linens, Kitchen towels and light shades.

Blossom & Gauge
Macclesfield, NC
https://www.blossomandgauge.com/
https://www.facebook.com/blossomandgauge
@Blossom_and_Gauge

I create hammered aluminum jewelry with stained glass and semiprecious stones which is lightweight and tarnish-free. Inspired by nature, many of my pieces feature botanical elements or whimsical sea creatures. Each piece begins with a simple strand of aluminum wire which is shaped and hammered to produce a strong finished piece. The process of hammering also allows me to give the piece a little extra dimension through variations in the width of the wire due to the force of the hammering.

Happy Unicorn Studio
Durham, NC
https://www.facebook.com/happyunicornstudio/
@HappyUnicornStudio

I am maker of handcrafted handbags, purses, totes & accessories. There are three elements that I focus on when making my products. I want them to be functional, lightweight & eye catching. I add pockets to my bags, which is a feature that is often lacking in commercially made bags. I use bag patterns that distribute the weight of the items placed inside them & use durable but lightweight materials. I source all my fabric from independent quilt shops and new fabric being sold off by other sewists.

Hokulele Pottery
Raleigh, NC
https://www.facebook.com/hokulelepottery/

My eclectic stoneware pottery is both thrown on the wheel and hand build with soft slabs and pinch pots. All pieces are fired twice and decorated with vibrant glazes, stamped impressions, and hand carvings. Some pots are highly functional and some are decorative to be displayed outside in the garden or inside in planters.

Humble Hands Jewelry
Willow Spring, NC
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https://www.facebook.com/humblehandsjewelry

I use a variety of materials in my jewelry, including, but not limited to, gemstones, glass, ceramics, or metals, but primarily precious metal clay. The construction involves the design, molding, and texturing of the clay into the desired shape. After the clay has dried, it can be sanded or carved further before it is fired in a kiln. Once fired, it is then buffed, tumbled, and polished with multiple grits of sandpaper. A patina is usually applied to bring out the texture.

Orlando Pottery
Clayton, NC
http://www.orlandopottery.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OrlandoPottery
@OrlandoPottery

We create highly decorated functional ceramics from various clay bodies using the wheel, slab roller, and several handbuilding techniques. We decorate our pieces using carving, tools, and underglazes

Blue Frog Designs
Cary, NC
https://www.bluefrogclay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ginnieparrish/
@ParrishGinnie

I create millefiori canes with polymer clay, forming a cylindrical "cane". The image runs lengthwise so that each cross section has the same pattern. I use slices from my canes and other polymer clay techniques to create unique hand-formed polymer clay beads and other jewelry components.

Durham, NC

I score purchased sheets of glass and break it to desired shapes, grind the edges, wrap edges with copper foil, and solder. I usually design my own pieces, sometimes I adapt designs that I see, including quilt patterns.

Pickle Pie Pottery
Chapel Hill, NC
http://www.picklepiepottery.com/

I'm DeDe Richardson of Pickle Pie Pottery and I have been working with clay for over a quarter of a century. My pieces are full of textures which are all designed by me from clay tools which I have created. This makes my pieces truly unique. As I create a piece, I am constantly thinking of movement and how you eye discovers the many details in my pieces. My favorite pieces to make are my air plant pods. These are very organic with some of them resembling an actual seed pod found in nature.

Glass Explosions
Cary, NC
Facebook: Glass Explosions

Fused and slumped art glass is molded into our plates, trays and bowls. Our ornaments are hand-blown in Cary, from borosilicate glass. Several of our ornaments and bowls are made using traditional glass blowing techniques. We also have recycled wine bottles which are slumped and decorated.

Beyond Words
Cary, NC
https://www.facebook.com/beyondwordsnc/
@BeyondWordsNC

I handcraft paper beads from magazines, old books and junk mail. These recycled papers are hand cut in a random fashion, allowing each bead to be unique in its size and shape. A quilling tool is used to roll the beads and they are varnished to give them hardness and shine.

Creative Cotton
Greensboro, NC
https://shopcreativecotton.com/?v=2e5df5aa3470
https://www.facebook.com/shopCreativeCotton/
@Creative_Cotton_Designs

I create the funkiest, most comfortable skirts for ladies of all ages. Up to a half dozen fabrics are curated and then individually cut by hand for a single garment. Fabrics are then stitched and professionally serged into a unique, wearable piece of art. I've drafted and created a lovely yet practical final product. We employ no contractors or assistants, as our garments and patterns are 100% designed and created by me. The result is an ultra-comfortable ladies skirt with loads of individuality.

Labrottie Creations
Mebane, NC
https://www.labrottiecreations.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Labrottiecreations/
@LabRottieCreations

I create Pop Pet artwork based upon real pictures. I hand drawn the images using a computer mouse. I prefer using bright colors and patterns that bring the character to life. I try and capture the personality and nature of each animal. I love creating art that makes people smile.

Joan Walsh Pottery
Raleigh, NC
@JoanWalshPottery
@JoanWalshPottery

My pots are made from different stonewares and sometimes porcelain. Wheel thrown and hand built. I use carving, slip trailing and alteration to decorate pots. I fire them to cone 6 - 10 in an electric kiln.