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Revenge of the Long Island Oddities Market!

Revenge of the Long Island Oddities Market!

Back in June, our friends LI Oddities Market over on Long Island put on one of the most successful market events many of us had ever attended. Next month, they're doing it all over again! Check out the details here: The Long Island Oddities Market is back with a second installment this fall! The event has been extended to include both indoor and outdoor vendors of bone jewelry, taxidemy, antiques, skulls & skeletons, wet specimens and more! Buy and sell all sorts of the stran

Glowmania!

Glowmania!

My name is Bob Burke and I make glow in the dark art. I have loved to draw for as long as I can remember, and have always had a fascination with things that glow. A few years ago I figured out how to combine the two- and have been doing events all over New Jersey and Pennsylvania ever since. I am the current glow in the dark world champion and challenge anyone to try and take that title from me! While I do not have an online store I do have an Instagram (@bobburkeart) and a F

Wall Decor with a Past Life: CreepyKraftCreations

Wall Decor with a Past Life: CreepyKraftCreations

'CreepyKraftCreations', an exotic emporium of one-of-a-kind oddities, creepy curiosities, taxidermy treasures and abnormal arts! Hi, we are Lindsay and Jason! Our business, Creepy Kraft Creations, was officially formed in January 2016. We both have a bit of a creative background, and collectively have always been intrigued or attracted to unique art forms. We started studying different specimens and making taxidermy/bone decor solely as a hobby, additionally with intention

Brian Petitti- Bending Reality.

Brian Petitti- Bending Reality.

Brian is a passionate artist constantly trying to improve. He is self taught, and believes life and experiences are the best instructors. A New Jersey Shore native, Brian is an Army Veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and lived abroad in Germany. His art is imaginative and influenced by Massurrealism. Often he enjoys adding elements of comedy or satire into his works. Other influences include pop culture icons, horror films, video games, memes and fantasy elements.

Beyond Bones: When Taxidermy Meets Fantasy

Beyond Bones: When Taxidermy Meets Fantasy

Sculptor, bone jeweler and Third Place Philadelphia Alternative Taxidermy Competition winner- Sammy Jane Blankley bends reality with Monster Fluffball Taxidermy pieces. A roadkill collector and true recycler- Sammy uses a colony of dermestid beetles to organically clean the bones, while any unused bits are passed on to her dad for fishing lures. Bones are used for beautiful and ornate jewelry, while the fur is turned into one of a kind taxidermy sculptures. You can follow Sam

Investing in Odd Arts

Investing in Odd Arts

After the whirlwind of winning first place in the Start Something Challenge- we began our search for a permanent home. We know that the cost to get settled in and started on workshops and classes is going to be somewhat high- and we also know that it will be absolutely totally worth it, so we applied for a loan through Kiva! Kiva is a platform that crowd sources micro loans, so that businesses like JC Oddities Market who are working to change their communities can have access

Gross Vintage Recipes

Gross Vintage Recipes

What happens when you take "Throw Back Thursday" a little too seriously? You get Throw UP Thursday! We spoke to Nick Sausley of Pickle's Pickles about a disgusting and exciting new project. I was part of a Facebook Group / Page called "Advertising in the 60s and 70s". I followed that because I'm really interested in the art and style of the ads from the past. One thing this group would do is post gross recipes every Thursday and call it "Throw Up Thursday". These pictures and

Witchy Wednesdays: What's in the Cards?

Do Skulls Have to Be Scary?

Do Skulls Have to Be Scary?

"Pretty In Skulls began officially in 2004, when I couldn't find anything skull related in stores that wasn't "scary", so I made my own things and people wanted to buy them." Inspired by her moms craft projects as a child, artist Jenn Schulze found a gap in the marketplace, and filled it with colorful and funky wearable embroidered pieces that take the spooky stigma away from skulls. Pretty in... Shop explores different materials and techniques to bring a broader range of cus

Sean's Road to Recovery.

Sean's Road to Recovery.

If you have attended any Jersey City Oddities Market to date- chances are you've met Sean and Sammi of Brain Fever Artwork. Two of the most reliable, kind, and friendly vendors- it was no surprise how quickly they became not only staple artists within the market, but wonderful friends. On July 22nd, Sean was in a horrible motorcycle accident that could have claimed his life- but he made it out losing only his lower right leg. Sammi is now organizing a fundraiser to help with

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