http://eclecticconcrete.thecraftstar.com
Welcome to Eclectic Concrete, items created by Kasey Dutton, where you will find an eclectic collection of stained concrete planters and more, That you can add to your home or garden. I love all sorts of cultural art work and I love to work with concrete as a forum. So please check back soon and see what's next, Thank you for shopping with us, hope you find a treasure!
My name is Kasey Dutton and my wife’s name
believe it or not is Charlie. I have four beautiful children.
My oldest is
Joshua (24), second oldest is my Daughter Chelsie (20) Dustin
(19) and then my baby is Wyatt (14).
We live in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. We have a
dog named Diego and a cat named Milo.
I fell in love with concrete as a medium when my older brother and I made
concrete countertops in every room of his house that he was building; all in
one night. He needed to have something on the cabinets by morning or he
wouldn't be able to collect on his draw from the bank. The inspector showed up
around 8:00 am and
we just finished around 6:00am. My brother received his draw and the countertops
didn't look half bad. So I've been trying to make any thing I could think of
out of concrete ever since. Ranging from carved patio walk ways, showers,
planters to tiki torches.
Southwestern lizard torch, tiki torch, outdoor lighting
I was
reading up on sites that are a good alternative to that other more conglomerate
craft site. When I read about The CraftStar I felt a real sense of community
and I found a wealth of education on the subject of making an online craft
business successful. On top of all of that something in my heart told me that
this is the place.
Kokopelli wall sconce
I feel that hand
crafted things have within them a little bit of the craftsperson’s soul in
whatever they create. Which is what is missing in today’s mass produced world;
I think. I guess what inspired me about
concrete is that it can have an earthy element if done correctly. So I figured
if I could couple those two things together along with something that would a t
least evoke a smile. Then maybe I would have a winning combination. So I guess to answer the question as to what
inspires me I would have to say inventing and creating things that make people
smile.
Concrete tiki torch, outdoor lighting, backyard lighting
In five years I would like to be able to Have the freedom to drive
around the Western region of America doing craft shows and things of that
nature with my beautiful wife. By building my online business up enough to
supplement my income.
What are three tools in your work space that you could not
live without?
Dremel , Cement
Mixer, Utility knife
Have you ever experienced a
craft disaster? What happened?
You know
if anybody says education is expensive; they should try ignorance. I spent more
money on wasted material than I ever want to think about. But nothing replaces
the sense of accomplishment you get when you do figure it out on your own.
Bowl / Ash tray
What other interests or hobbies do you have?
I have two boys that are very into
collegiate wrestling. One is just getting started; the other one has already
finished high school so the older brother and I do what we can to help the
youngest. Because he has dreams of becoming an Olympic wrestler. And when I'm doing
that there is no place I’d rather be.
How much do you social network? Can you link us to your personal social media pages so we can follow you?
I am currently trying to work my way
through The CraftStar Social Media Boot Camp. And I feel that up until now I have just been
shooting in the dark with social networking. Right now I am trying to take a
step back and devise a strategy. Taking into account what I've learned thus far. Pinterest and Instagram is
where I think I will focus most of my attention.
Concrete saguaro rib tiki torch, backyard lighting, party torch, citronella torch
What item in your shop is your top seller or is your
favorite design?
My
kokopelli Sun and Moon vessel. This one really took me some time and I think I
got very close to what I had in mind. I wanted it to tell a story and maybe
take the viewer back in time. Its meant to symbolize prosperity and fertility
through the masculine and the feminine, night and day, Yin and Yang, if you
will.
Kokopelli Sun and Moon Vessel
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