Business Spotlight #2: Trinia's Glass Engraving!

Tonight's Business Spotlight is... Trinia's Glass Engraving! Have a read and go take a look!

My Facebook page is:www.facebook.com/TriniasGlassEngraving 

I'm also on Twitter: @TriniasGlass

I think that the name is pretty self-explanatory? 

I'm a professional glass engraver, who's specialised in bespoke glass engravers for 30 years now!! I was originally trained with Stuart Crystal & have been doing work for myself since 2011. 

I specialise in bespoke pieces, mainly commission work. I'm not running a small business as such, it's more of a hobby 

Ideally I'd like to run a successful business, complete with premises. The next step for me will be to set up my website & an Etsy shop online. 

My favourite piece has to be a mirror that I was commissioned to do back in 2012. There are pictures of it on my Facebook page  It took me 24 hours over 8 days to engrave the mirror! A real labour of love ❤️ Its pride of place in The Crown & Thistle Public House in Gravesend. 

Business Spotlight #1: Lippins Treasure Trove

Tonight, in our first Business Spotlight, we meet Pip- the lovely lady behind Lippins Treasure Trove.

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1) What do you do?

I make unique homeware from  Jar Toppers, Hand Cut Glass and Decorations. mixing the function with fun.

   

2) How did you decide on your business name?

My Business name  has come from my big sister, as she has always called me 'Lippin' and the Treasure Trove is because I take old or unusual items and transform them in to hidden Treasures you never know what I'm going to make next. 

3) How do you stand out from the rest? What makes you different?

When starting, I had the idea to take inspirations from DIY and Upcycling projects and combine them with my unique whimsical  style. 

  

4) What's your favourite product and why?

My favourite product would probably had to be an Item I made for this christmas, I use a recycled jar an old Hot wheel car and a christmas cake decoration to make a really effective winter scene. 

  

  

  

  

  

5) Do you have plans to expand in the future?

This is my first year making and selling as I've always just made things for friend's, So far I've been over whelmed with the support from every one, this helps me push my ideas and do things I've been scared to do before. I am also a free lance Prop Maker in the Theatre and Film industry and this line of work can often be fair and few jobs a year, so my crafting keeps my hands doing, brain active and the creativity flowing.     

6) Where do you see yourself in one and 5 years time?

In 1 year I hope to be a little more secure in work and be doing monthly craft fairs and in 5 years time, gosh hopefully be making for a living with a young family.

Lippins Treasure Trove Facebook : www.facebook.com/LippinsTreasureTrove

Lippins Treasure Trove Etsy : www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LippinsTreasureTrove 

Pip has been kind enough to give our lovely readers 10% off in her Etsy shop by quoting 'BS1'.