With the explosion of craft sites like Etsy and 1000 Markets, many people are turning to the web to buy art for their homes. Fused glass art is one of the most popular art genres that people are shopping for, which has created a ton of different artists offering their works at very affordable prices. In this post I want to offer you some tips for getting the art that you want at the best price, as well as some creative places to find it.
There are thousands of different glass artisans online and it would be nearly impossible to shop with them all, so starting at a place like Etsy or 1000 Markets will help you get a grasp for what’s available. Most glass artists will have a shop on either of those sites and both allow you to see the works from multiple artists at once. You can sort by price as well to find art that will fit in to your budget.
Once you find a piece by an artist that you really like I recommend finding their personal website. Many artists don’t have their entire collection of the craft sites so you may be able to find more stuff that is to your liking. Another benefit of this is that some sites will have the work cheaper than on Etsy or 1000 Markets. The reason for this is that those sites charge a fee to post their work, so many artists will include that fee into the purchase price.
There are also many different artist collectives (or guilds) on the web that allow you to browse works by locale or genre. These are great places to shop from since you’re supporting their scene and helping out newer artists. Most established artists don’t participate in these collectives so you very well could be stumbling upon the “next big thing!”
Finding the fused glass plate, bowl, or wall art that fits your home is an exciting thing. Follow the steps above to streamline the process and get exactly what you want.
