Spotlight on the Seller.... Stag and Wolfe

We develop and make quality handmade organic and natural cosmetics that are luxurious and beneficial for the skin..  All our products are Cruelty-free, Parabens –free and do not contain preservatives or emulsifiers.   We don’t use fossil fuel derived ( Petrochemical) ingredients. 

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil really is mother nature's anywhere everywhere universal one pot does everything wonder stuff.  Our hand whipped coconut oil is a soft mousse butter with an amazing natural coconutty aroma. Suitable for all skin types and for use on face and body.  Use as an everyday moisturizer or more intensely to treat dry or rough skin. Coconut oil has some natural SPF sun protection properties* and is naturally anti -microbial.  Use is in the bath as a bath soak or a handful dissolved in a bowl of warm water as an amazing cleansing moisturising and soothing foot soak. (works wonders on cracked heels !) Lovely used as a hair/ scalp product.

Lip Balms

Our lip balms are 100% natural and organic.  Handmade with organic virgin coconut oil, natural beeswax and natural flavours and mineral pigments.  Naturally moisturising nourishing and protecting with an inbuilt natural SPF protection*.  Choose from six yummy flavours: Peach, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Coconut,Honey, Vanilla,  and six beautiful shades: Petticoat Pink, Coral, Peony, Bordeaux, Dusky Rose, Bronze.

Bronzer

Based on the amazing organic virgin coconut oil, we have added some pearlescent mica pigment to create a stunning face and body bronzer.  This is a wonderfully moisturising, nourishing and protecting bronzer for your skin with a fresh coconutty aroma.  Handmade with 100% organic virgin coconut oil and natural light reflecting pigments.  Absorbs beautifully into the skin without streaking leaving a lovely sun-kissed shimmer and naturalSPF protection.*  A little goes a long way, apply as required to face or body with fingers or brush.  You'll look and smell like you've just stepped off the Copacabana beach!

Lip, Eye Colours and Maquillage

The Masquerade range is a stunning collection of 18 Vibrant Outlandish and long lasting colour for eyes, lips and visage.  Handmade with natural sweet almond oil, beeswax, castor oil and mineral mica colours.  Moisturising and protecting and available in either convenient lip tubes or cute little glass jars. 

*SPF- Coconut oil contains natural low SPF (4-5) Do not use in place of your normal sun protection product.

Spotlight on The Seller....Twice Fired

Twice Fired is an exquisite range of handmade pieces made by a local glass artist, Kate Park. The inspiration for Kate’s work come from naturally occurring art forms. Nature has a wealth of beauty, from the tiniest, delicate seed pod to the iridescent gloss of a beetle and the elegant formations of birds.

These subtle tones and shapes are captured in her work through the seductive medium of glass. Shades of colour change in different conditions and hidden gems reveal themselves as the light changes.

I work from a studio in my garden in Farsley, it is a dream come true. I studied fine art at Leeds uni and later fell in love with glass. I have three children, two cats and three chickens who all join me throughout the day in the studio. 

I also run workshops and  private parties for adults and children in fused glass. My web site www.twicefired.co.uk

It has been a fantastic opportunity selling my glass in Fabrication and would encourage any makers out there to take the leap and start doing what you enjoy everyday.

Spotlight on The Seller....Felt Hoppy

I am based in Hull, having lived there all my life. As a full-time Mum, I took up needle-felting as a hobby. Having four children, it proved to be very therapeutic! Working from home allows me to spend more time with my family despite the fact I am slowly taking over my home with boxes and supplies as Felt Hoppy has expanded.

 People started noticing the creations I’d produced, asking how to make them and I am lucky enough that Felt Hoppy is growing into a full-time business. Creating and crafting things has always been a huge passion of mine and I produce different designs regularly and often post them on social media.

There was a niche in the market in this area due to the lack of stockists and supplies and Felt Hoppy was born. Starting off in local markets and selling online, it continues to grow. This year, I even introduced a vegan-friendly kit using plant extracts instead of wool so nobody has to miss out on such a wonderful craft.

My kits inspire other people to share my passion in needle felting, introducing them to a new craft but be warned, it can be very addictive and your imagination can run a bit wild. It’s an incredibly versatile craft and you can create absolutely anything you want to!

The kits contain everything you need to get started and are easy to follow, with a step-by-step guide and detailed diagrams leading you through the process. It fills me with pride to see so many photos of people pleased and happy with what they have created, having sent me photos of the finished result and naming their little animals which is lovely to see!

Many still send me photos of the projects they have gone on to make and it’s this type of passion which inspired me to create Felt Hoppy in the first place.

Spotlight on the Seller...Calico Gifts

Based in Stalybridge, Laura has a connection to Leeds after having lived here for 4 years and working at St James' Hospital. Her work is based around wooden gifts and decorations and she likes to create new designs regularly not only to interest customers but also to stimulate her desire for designing. 

Prior to setting up Calico Gifts, Laura worked in the health care setting but had to give up her career due to suffering from severe migraines which had the same symptoms as a stroke. Moving to Stalybridge to be nearer family who could help, Laura decided to set up her own business so that she could still work but be more flexible should she be taken ill. She chose to set up a craft business as she has always been very creative. Her grandparents were both artists and her GCSE's were all based around the arts. 

 

The main material that Laura uses is wood. She chose wood because her father has always been creative and has all the tools necessary for cutting the shapes and designs that she requires and one thing that Laura wanted when setting up her business was to keep it local so by working with her father she is able to achieve this. There are many beautiful products which can be created using wood and Laura mainly takes her inspiration for her products from her children.

Laura's children are both very young and so the majority of the products which you will find as part of Calico Gift's range involve nursery decorations, christening gifts and designs aimed at children. As well as working mainly with products for children, Laura also offers wedding gifts, new home ranges and many more.

 

The product which Laura enjoys making the most are the free-standing wooden stars with a chalk board star encorporated which have a countdown to when a baby is due written on it. She likes to imagine the excitement and anticipation which the parents-to-be have whilst they mark down the weeks on the star. 

 

Since Calico Gifts was established in 2011, Laura has grown her business to now provide her with full time working hours and enables her to focus on this and be proud of what she has achieved since leaving her career. 

As well as making general gifts, Laura also make personalised items which can be ordered through Fabrication in Leeds too. 

Spotlight on the Seller... Beth Kilburn

A local artist from Leeds with a fascination for all things miniature, Beth preserves her tiny illustrations under clear resin to make unique and charismatic jewellery pieces. Each image captures her affection for funny little characters and sensitive eye for detail. 

Originally a professional actress, Beth's passion for jewellery grew in part from financial necessity. Struggling to find work in 2012, and facing a bleak Christmas, she rediscovered a love of illustration, creating personalised artwork for friends and family. 

Curious for different ways to develop and frame her mini designs, Beth discovered resin and was immediately hooked. Initial experiments were far from perfect, but after a gruelling period of trial and error, her efforts began to pay off. 

Since then Beth has found new ways to create colourful, quirky jewellery pieces using pressed flowers, fabrics, wood, beads and anything else that can be covered in resin! 

For commission enquiries, or to request something more specific, visit Fabrication, Leeds.

Spotlight on the Seller...Lorraine D Connolly Jewellery

I am a Yorkshire lass, born in Keighley and now based in the small market town of Howden, in the East Riding. I worked as journalist for many years before realising, in my late 40s, that I wanted to be a jewellery maker/designer when I grew up! Redundancy pushed me into making the move and I launched my business last year.

My jewellery is made in large part from fine silver clay, which uses silver recycled from the film industry and other sources, including x-rays! The finished pieces are 99.9% pure silver, with some sterling silver.

I also love the versatility and colour of polymer clay, which works well in jewellery, creating unique and wearable art.

I love to add texture and depth to my jewellery and many of my designs are inspired by textiles, specifically crochet and lace. Preserving the delicacy of the fabric designs, whether in fine silver or polymer clay means each and every piece is truly unique. There is no mass-production here.

 

My aim is for others to take as much pleasure from owning and giving my work as I do in designing and making it.

I love creating these pieces and hope that others will enjoy wearing them.