e-news-08.03-Green

Kathleen Plate believes in living a simple life while placing meaning on certain fundamentals. Among these are honoring the earth, the human spirit and its diverse nature. These beliefs are inherent in Smart Glass designs, many of which use recycled material, while portions of the proceeds from others will go to support many of Kathleen's favorite non-profit organizations.

All Smart Glass pieces are designed with simplicity in mind, offering classic and contemporary designs with versatile function. Women of all ages and cultures can enjoy colorful Smart Glass accessories.

Smart Glass Jewelry was featured on the Today Show
and is a celebrity favorite. Click to read all the press!

Pictured left: The most recent fan of Smart Glass jewelry,
Katherine Heigl as featured in OK magazine.

THE NEWS . . .
accessories are comprised of recycled newspaper and soft, durable, water-resistant laminate. Designs are one-of-a-kind, handmade to last and built for everyday use!

What began as a school project for artist, Dahli Coles is now an extensive line of accessories. Created from recycled newspaper, each unique piece has been cut, sewn and laminated with a durable water resistant finish. Handmade in Los Angeles, CA.

Read it today. Wear it tomorrow.

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Big wheels keep on turning out high-mileage fashion for the long haul. At English Retreads, we turn recycling into a bold fashion statement with our unique handbags and accessories. Designed specifically for conscientious consumers and savvy fashionistas, each one-of-a-kind English Retreads product is handcrafted from reclaimed truck inner tubes�right here in Boulder, Colorado.

One hundred percent vegan, our materials are an ecologically sound alternative to animal products. And even though our bags are designed to keep on truckin' forever, it's always good to buy a spare. Following in the tire tracks of Henry Ford's original Model T, English Retreads are available in any color you want�as long as it's black!

Mayapple Creations

Unique Earth-friendly Sterling Silver Jewelry by Josie Lamb

Josie Lamb has always been driven to build a stronger connection between the natural and human world, and her organic yet intricate jewelry is a manifestation of this desire. Many of her works feature materials gathered from forest floors, the ocean, and urban shade trees.

She carefully crafts each piece from solid sterling silver wire, accented by natural stones and an eclectic variety of scavenged materials. The metal work is done with traditional hand tools (plus a very beloved dremel drill) and is finished with hammer, rubber mallet, and files to add texture and durability.

Josie Lamb's commitment to mother Earth:

-All sterling silver used is 100% recycled and made in the US!
-We use Fair Trade certified beads whenever possible.
-We use none of the toxic fluxes or finishing chemicals that are so common in the jewelry industry.
-All jewelry cards and promotional materials are printed on 100% PCW recycled paper.
-All office papers are reused and/or recycled.
-Our website is powered by solar and wind energy, courtesy of globalforum.net
-Whenever possible, out packaging is made from reused materials
-All organic materials and semi precious stones are free from dyes, irradiation, artificial preservatives, or synthetic treatments of any kind.
-We donate jewelry to a variety of local nonprofit organizations for fundraisers.
-All woodland materials are gathered from the ground, not cut from live trees.

Mother Earth Earrings

Eclectic earrings featuring recycled sterling silver and 7mm Fair Trade recycled glass beads, Approximately 1.25" long

Woodland Earrings

Twigs
White pine wrapped in recycled
sterling silver

Mullanium
Jewelry & Home Accessories

Jim & Tori Mullan's jewelry, as well as our mirrors, boxes, and birds are made with recycled metals such as copper, brass and steel. The metals are hand stamped with various patterns and then oxidized to achieve an array of colors and finishes. Natural imperfections occur during oxidation, which add to the

individuality of each piece. Since the designs are handmade with various metals, finishes, and antique findings, it is rare that any two pieces will be identical.

Jim and Tori travel all over the country collecting antique found objects, which are between 50 and 100 years old. Some of these objects include old slide rules, timepieces, and other unique hardware, which add history to their designs.

Bird Sculptures

Jim and Tori Mullan's jewelry and wall mirrors have been favorites at Craft Company for many years. We are now pleased to add their wonderful bird sculptures made from a wide variety of recycled antique parts.

Cardinal is priced at $209.
Birds on balls are $264 each.

Please stop in the store or call if
you would like to make a purchase.

Photographic Lanterns and Clocks

Canadian photographer Sandy Middleton has combined art with function to create a line of photographic home decor items. These pieces, which focus on still life, architecture and landscape, showcase her images taken from all over Canada, the US and Europe. Sandy designs, hand prints and assembles each of her pieces.

Leaf image lanterns that come with both a candle and electric cord.
4x9 inch base.

Photo front box clock with quartz
movements, 12x12 inches.

Black & white winter tree
image lantern that comes with both a candle and electric cord.
4x9 inch base.

REAL RECORDS - RECYCLED

Black is the new Green
Vinylux products are created by Jeff Davis from recycled vintage record albums that are transformed into a variety of new designs. The original record labels are intact and represent some of the most popular music ever put on vinyl. Jeff works with LPs, 45s, and vintage album covers to create personal, unique gifts that bring vinyl records back into your home. Bring us your own vinyl records to creates products specifically for you. All Vinylux items are made in the spirit of re-purposing. We try to re-use, re-present, re-cycle, and re-imagine the materials that go into our products.

Vinylux record bowls are the flagship product of the company. Each bowls and snack trays are created from a single record, which has been molded in to a vessel form. The bowls are great for dry items and snacks, and should be wiped clean by hand. Not dishwasher or microwave safe.

Genres available: Rock, Soul, Jazz, Crooners, Divas, Showtunes, Folk, Country, Classical.

Album Cover Sketchbooks are made from original record album covers. Images are die-cut directly from the covers - the front of the book is always an iconic Rock album cover, and the back of the book typically contains the song listing. Books contain 65 pages of 100% recycled, chlorine-free white paper. Books are protected from wear by clear polyester covers. Large book is 6.5� square and Medium book is 5� square.

45rpm clocks are created from vintage 7� records. The numbers are laser-cut into the vinyl and aluminum hands keep time in retro style.

LP Coasters are each created from an original record, which has been trimmed to frame the label with a thin ring of black vinyl. Each coaster is double-sided (as were records) and laminated to protect the labels from moisture and to prevent scuffs on furniture. Coaster sets are comprised of six assorted vintage record labels and packed in a clear round box.

Vinylux record frames continue our mission of using every part of the record to create our products. Made with the off-cut vinyl from our coasters, the frames are joined with a velour backing that allows for wall-hanging as well as standing upright on a table. A great gift for your music lover or future rock star. Frames hold a 5x5 photo and are 7in. x 7in. overall.

RESOURCE REVIVAL

Made from Recycled Bicycle Parts

The idea for Resource Revival sprung from Graham Bergh's imagination in 1991 when he got a

flat tire while biking to his recycling job. That inner tube became a cradle for my stereo speakers and after three years of tinkering with other ideas Resource Revival was born in 1994.

Now they collect tons of discarded bicycle parts every year from bike shops all over the United States. They clean them using mild detergents, sort them into more categories than can possibly be imagined, and craft them into cool products.

Resource Revival's mission is to create innovative products from recycled materials, to provide meaningful, living wage jobs and to have fun.

<------- Bottle Opener: So fun to play with you'll wish twist-offs had never been invented. Flexible recycled bike chain handle and a colorful anodized aluminum head.

Wall Pendulum Clock:
A classic design with a new twist: --------->
colorful faces in blue, green and red. A recycled bicycle chain-ring face seems to float above its base, but in reality it is elegantly suspended by a section of recycled bicycle wheel rim curled in our forge. Fun, swinging pendulum made from a recycled bicycle cog and chain section. Takes one AA battery (included). 12" x 8" x 6"

Picture Frame:

<-------- Resource Revival's classic frames have been praised by critics from coast to coast. Made from recycled bicycle chain with an easel back/stand. Stands or hangs vertically or horizontally.

Wall Mirrors by Raven Tata

From early childhood Raven Tata has been an inventor, sculptor, and artist. Today her work reflects her love of things mechanical, spiritual, and of the earth. Working in wood, metal, fabric, found objects, old papers and photos, Raven creates beautiful 3 dimensional functional sculpture. On this page you will find her current production line of decorative wall mirrors. Enjoy!

True to my namesake, I have always been a collector. My pockets are full of rusted metal, twigs, broken pieces of glass, and rocks. My studio mirrors my pockets but on a grander scale. If it speaks to me, I pick it up and save it until the day it tells me to which piece it belongs.
My artist metaphor is one of life pieces, scattered over the planet, joining together to tell a story. My story, their story, it doesn't matter, the story is all the same. The pieces that I select speak of beauty, neglect, eternity, simplicity, relations, and spirituality.
My techniques are as varied as the elements I choose. I paint, weld, solder, and forge. I develop, learn, or invent. Whatever technique is needed to give my discarded objects a place of honor and respect in the world which they belong.
Raven Tata, 2000

Click to see all our Raven Tata mirrors.

Inner Ocean� Handmade Soaps

High quality vegetable-based glycerin sea scented soaps handcrafted using natural seaweed from Virginia's Barrier Islands. Get in touch with your inner ocean!

Non-toxic and non-irritating, Fresh Wave neutralizes odors without relying on harmful chemicals. Instead, products are made up of natural ingredients, so they�re safe to use around people and pets.

With kennels, cages, litter boxes, even indoor �accidents,� your beloved pet can be the source of some unpleasant odors.

Fresh Wave for Stinky Pets is a pet owner�s best friend. Instead of harsh chemicals and perfumes that merely provide a masking scent, Fresh Wave products attract, capture and neutralize odor particles, leaving you with a natural smelling, odor-free environment.

sweetriot makes �peaces�

Experience the cacao bean � true chocolate. sweetriot covers small 'peaces' of the
cacao bean in yummy dark chocolate.

We use premium, high quality, and all-natural ingredients.
We believe in fair trade with developing countries.
We celebrate culture and diversity through our products.
We create sweet experiences for our customers, partners and employees.
We are young at heart, energetic, down-to-earth and contribute to the greater good.
Learn more about sweetriot

Available at the checkout counter at Craft Company No.6

Village Gourmet
Iced Green Tea

The refreshing health-giving attributes of Green Tea
go into Gourmet du Village's latest summer beverage -
Iced Green Tea with Lime and with Ginger.

Available in Single-Serve pouch (above) or 10 serving tower (below).

Nutritional Info

recycled, reclaimed and handmade in the USA

All of the pieces in the Dryads Dancing garden collection are made from salvaged house parts. Spindles from staircases become bug bodies. Rusty roof tin becomes hand cut shapes to be painted or wings for butterflies. Simone Wilson designs these fun pieces out of a love for the outdoors and an appreciation of beautiful antique materials. Her gift with color and painting techniques give you the opportunity to have color and beauty in your garden (or house) whether you have a green thumb or not. These pieces have been enjoyed on back porches, nurseries, privacy fences...

Below are some
"Going Green"
ideas from the
Craft Company No.6
Staff

Leslie's Crafty Suggestions:
~Don't throw out sheets of paper that have only been used on one side -
turn over, cut up and use as scrap paper.
~Rinse out clear plastic containers that fresh-prepared foods come in and use for storing notions, craft supplies, whatever (glass jars work, too).
~Remove labels from and rinse out metal cans (soup, coffee, etc), punch holes in a pattern of your choosing and insert a candle or tea light for homemade, rustic luminaries.
~Use empty wine bottles placed upside down (sunk a few to several inches into the ground), next to each other for a pretty and unusual garden border.

Marlene's Ideas for a Greener Spring:
~If you live 15 miles from your job, enjoy the nice weather and try bike riding to work
~Frequent local markets like the South Wedge market in Rochester (which requires all vendor produce to be grown within 60 miles of Rochester) and Schreiner's Farm Market in Webster to purchase locally grown foods
~Support family-owned stores and restaurants
~Purchase locally handmade goods - this cuts down drastically on the resources used in shipping overseas

Lynn's Green Stress Relievers
~Grow a garden and dig in the dirt
~Pick up trash in your neighborhood or organize a community cleanup
~Share plants with friends and neighbors
~Feed the birds, walk a dog, ride a horse
~Walk or ride a bike
~Visit one of Rochester's many beautiful parks
~Paint a room "feel good" green
~Take a bath, light a soy candle and use natural soaps and bath products
~Enjoy a Green Apple Martini

Here's what we at Craft Company do to be Green
~Use recycled paper shopping bags and boxes
~Strive to be as paperless as possible
~Plant gardens and keep the area around our store GREEN and free of trash
~Reuse as much as possible of the packaging that is used by our artists to ship
their work to us. (Being environmentally aware has always been a priority of the "handmade" lifestyle of our artists and the galleries that represent their work.)
If we can't use all the packing we receive we pass it on to those who can.
~Seek crafts that are environmentally friendly

handmade, all natural soap products from

Fraiche was founded in the belief that the bath is much more than just a daily chore; it�s a place to escape from the worries and cares of the day. This is the belief that has inspired Fraiche to seek out nature�s most nurturing elements in order to design and hand-sculpt exquisite handmade natural soap products that combine the world�s most refined ingredients into small works of art.

With the demands of hectic lifestyles and environmental hazards, Fraiche handmade natural soap products offer a respite from the stresses and strains of daily life, allowing a luxurious escape that refreshes the body and renews the spirit.

swizzles . . .the ultimate bath bomb
The way an artist captures the pure beauty of a flower, Fraiche Swizzles release your inner beauty. Drop one Fraiche Swizzle bath bomb into your bath, and fizzy bubbles surround your body like whispery little brushes. They kiss your skin with delicate, organic oils and rich minerals, while soft fragrances fill the room and paint your soul with sweet wonder and mystery.

green meadow . . . soap

The delightful, fresh scent of wind-blown grass liberates the weariest of spirits, bringing a new meaning to summer love. Green Meadow is cultivated with French green clay and lavish amounts of aloe vera, perfect for moisturizing and purifying the skin.

INGREDIENTS: Certified Organic Aloe Vera, Certified Organic Olive Oil, Certified Organic Coconut Oil, Certified Organic Palm Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Organic Palm Kernel Oil, French Green Clay, Unrefined Shea Butter. NET WT. 5 OZ.

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individuality of each piece. Since the designs are handmade with various metals, finishes, and antique findings, it is rare that any two pieces will be identical.

Jim and Tori travel all over the country collecting antique found objects, which are between 50 and 100 years old. Some of these objects include old slide rules, timepieces, and other unique hardware, which add history to their designs.

Bird Sculptures

sweetriot makes �peaces�

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