{"id":41439,"date":"2015-12-14T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.com\/?p=41439"},"modified":"2018-11-14T14:40:43","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T19:40:43","slug":"this-just-in-spiration-meet-steve-sladics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2015\/this-just-in-spiration-meet-steve-sladics\/","title":{"rendered":"This Just In-spiration: Meet Steve Sladics"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Steve
\nOur makers never fail to motivate us, encourage our creativity, and fill us with inspiration. So, when a new design<\/span><\/a> enters our assortment, we\u2019re always excited to learn more about the people behind the product.<\/p>\n

What gets an artist going and keeps them creating is certainly worth sharing, and every great connection starts with a simple introduction. Meet Steve Sladics<\/a>, the artist behind our new Glass Straws<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Glass
\n<\/a>When did you know you wanted to be a maker?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I didn’t consider myself an artist or creator actually. I have always been good with my hands and love to work with different types of materials. Once my wife asked me to try and make a reusable glass straw. I then realized I had this talent, and enjoy working in my workshop all hours of the night. Well I did, haha, now I have a team of people helping us fulfill our demands, which is fun.\"Steve<\/a><\/p>\n

What was the most exciting thing about becoming a professional artist\/artisan\/maker?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making something beautiful and unique is always exciting and empowering.<\/p>\n

\"Steve<\/a>What does your typical day in the studio look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, it is different every day; that’s what keeps my interest. I love that I can change up my routine and work on different types of projects, but I spend the majority of my time in front of a small flame polishing and bending our straws.<\/p>\n

Is there a trinket, talisman, or other inspirational object you keep near? If so, what is it and what does it mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No, actually, I have a window that looks out into our yard that is every peaceful; my space is all about me.<\/p>\n

\"Glass<\/a>Imagine you just showed your work to a kindergartener for the first time. What do you think they would say?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids always love the colors and smoothness of our product, and request them immediately. They are often the breaking point for parents purchasing our straws.<\/p>\n

What quote or mantra keeps you motivated?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“When is now a good time?”<\/p>\n

\"See<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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