2008 Crafty Bastards Vendor Spotlight: Hogmalion

Posted by Susan Hsu on Jun. 25, 2008 at 9:11 pm

Get to know this year’s Crafty Bastards vendors! We’re posting a series of interviews of crafters who will be at the CB festival Saturday, June 28, at the Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center in Silver Spring, MD.

If ever you find yourself in need of a little political cheer, count on Hogmalion to provide the perfect wine and spirits. As I started culling images from the Hogmalion website, my chuckles grew incrementally louder with each click, and culminated with a donkey-sized bray of laughter when I arrived at the unbelievable fetus cookier cutter. Check out Hogmalion’s goodies, perfect for gift-giving cheer!

1. Using just three words, how would you describe your work?

Money Back Guarantee

2. What are you doing to prepare for Crafty Bastards? Are there any new products or techniques that you will be trying out for this show?

I’m practicing giving proper change. Also I’m currently studying the art of scratch ‘n’ sniff, looking for a master to scratch ‘n’ sniff under.

3. Is your craft widespread in the handmade community? What makes your stuff different from others in your craft genre?

Well, it’s widespread in the fetus cookie community. The glistening drop of Retsin.

4. Starting an independent shop takes a lot of dedication, planning and hard work. At what point did you realize you had the chops to start your own indie craft business?

The day I came to understand that getting fired from my “real” job might have its advantages.

5. Where are your favorite places to find your supplies?

China. [No, I'm really trying to not shop there anymore.]

6. Crafting is a grassroots revolution of sorts. It’s catching on as people appreciate all things handmade, original, recycled and environmentally/socially conscious. Does this influence/inspire your work? If so, how do you incorporate it into your craft?

“They rob the banks…I just drive the getaway car.”

That is to say, I hope it will begin to play a more significant role in the near future. I’m starting by handing over a percentage of my profits to Amy Goodman’s Democracy Now!

7. After seeing your work, many would-be crafters are inspired to start their own creations. Will you have any DIY kits available for sale at Crafty this year?