In a world of mass production and next-day shipping, handmade can feel almost radical. But there is a reason island-crafted goods keep winning people over. Here is what makes handmade so special – and worth seeking out. The human touch Every handmade item carries the mark of the person who made it. Small variations are […]
You have been making things you love, friends keep telling you to sell them, and you are finally thinking, “Maybe I should.” If that is you, welcome – turning a craft into a little business is one of the most rewarding leaps you can take. Here are a few friendly tips to get started. Start […]
One of the best ways to meet local makers is in person – chatting with them at their table, seeing their work up close, and finding treasures you would never stumble on online. Oahu has a thriving market scene, with something happening almost every weekend. Farmers markets with a maker twist Many of Oahu’s farmers […]
Stuck on what to give? Skip the crowded big-box aisles and give something with a story behind it. Island-made gifts are memorable, personal, and support a local maker at the same time. Here are ideas for every person on your list. For the host or hostess Heading to a party or a potluck? Think small-batch […]
When you buy something from a local maker, you are getting far more than an object. You are getting a piece of someone’s time, skill, and aloha – and you are helping a neighbor do what they love. Here in Hawaii, we are lucky to be surrounded by incredibly talented people making things by hand. […]
Aloha, and welcome to Find a Local Maker — a home for the makers, crafters, and creators of our islands, and the people who love to support them. Hawaii is full of incredibly talented people making beautiful things by hand: leis and jewelry, woodwork, baked goods, custom engraving, crochet, cut vinyl, 3D prints, and so […]