Orlando is home to some extremely innovative and creative people who make some pretty rad stuff. Whether you're looking for a new wallet, all-natural soap or something to put on your wall, one of these local makers has you covered. Remember to shop local and be sure to follow them all on Instagram for some much needed Orlando in your feed.
20 Orlando makers you should be following on Instagram
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, May 11, 2018 at 9:16 pm
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- american dance party,
- bloomwolf studio,
- brassroots leather,
- brightlight paper,
- clockwork alley,
- edward r knives,
- freehand good,
- gilly jean clothing,
- gyset jewlery,
- hazel weargraff,
- illuma beauty,
- makr leather goods,
- my lou jewels,
- naked bar soap co,
- orlando shirts,
- passholder pride,
- rockhaus jewelry,
- secret society,
- sierra renee miniatures,
- swan city orlando
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Secret Society Goods
Created out of the love of design and the slightly morbid, Secret Society is a great way to add dark flair to any outfit with their patches, pins and bandanas.
Photo via secretsocietygoods / Instagram
American Dance Party
These vintage pieces combine an edgy look with childhood nostalgia. Almost all the clothes are hand-picked thrift shop finds with vintage patches from '90s kids' cartoons, Star Wars and much, much more.
Photo via americandanceparty / Instagram
Makr
Based around quality and craftsmanship, Makr sells a large line of leather goods, canvas bags and furniture. Chances are you won’t need to replace anything you buy from them, based on it wearing out.
Photo via makr_ / Instagram
Swan City Orlando
These graphic tees are full of Orlando puns and city icons. It’s a great way to show people just how Orlando you are with some of these insider jokes.
Photo via swancityorlando / Instagram
Bloomwolf Studio
Whether you are looking for a greeting card, notepad or something to hang on your wall, you can find it with Bloomwolf. These paper products will add a little color to just about anywhere.
Photo via bloomwolfstudio / Instagram
Gilly Jean
Inspired by metal music and dark magic, these hand-painted vintage jean jackets are all one of a kind and original as hell.
Photo via gilly_jean / Instagram
Orlando Shirts
From dad hats to T-shirts, Orlando Shirts will let you show your Orlando pride on their products. They even call out certain neighborhoods on their products so you can represent your part of town.
Photo via orlandoshirts / Instagram
Rockhaus Jewelry
A love of quartz, crystals and other minerals informs every piece.
Photo via rockhaus_metals / Instagram
Edward R Knives
These high-carbon steel knives are not just pieces of art, but utilitarian as well. Perfect for anyone looking for quality in the kitchen or in any situation you need to cut things.
Photo via ed_jits / Instagram
Bright Light Paper
These hand-painted greeting cards are inspired by happy messages and artwork to complement them. They also do custom cards for any event you might need.
Photo via brightlightpaper / Instagram
Clockwork Alley
These steampunk pieces are intricate and detailed, full of gears and cogs to give them a look all of their own.
Photo via clockworkalley / Instagram
Freehand Goods
What started as a company that made quality leather wallets at an affordable price has quickly extended into bags, grooming products, T-shirts and more. All of their quality products are hand-cut, hand-sewn, hand-poured or hand-made.
Photo via freehandgoods / Instagram
Gypset
These handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces have a gypsy inspiration, but you may have guessed that from the name.
Photo via gypsetco / Instagram
Illuma Beauty
This cosmetic company has a philosophy of minimalism: minimal products, minimal packaging and most importantly minimal ingredients. No toxic chemicals, either, making them ideal for your skin.
Photo via illumabeauty / Instagram
Lou Jewels
If less is more, than this jewelry speaks volumes. Each piece has a simple, yet elegant design.
Photo via myloujewels / Instagram
Naked Bar Skin Co.
This company was created out of necessity when owner Natasha Byrd-Gaylon’s first son was born with a skin condition and couldn’t handle the chemicals found in many common soap and shampoo products. These products, full of natural ingredients, get you clean while also being gentle on your skin.
Photo via nakedbarsoapco / Instagram
Passholder Pride
Make sure everyone who sees you driving on the road knows that you are a Disney fanatic and you have the season park pass to prove it with these car magnets.
Photo via passholderpride / Instagram
Brassroots Leather
If you’re looking for a custom steampunk-and-leather look this is it. Whether you are looking for a costume or a piece you can wear every day, they’ve got something for you.
Photo via brassroots_leather / Instagram
Hazel Weagraff Designs
These hand-painted signs are sure to add some color to your home with their positive messages, Disney quotes and more.
Photo via hazelweadesigns / Instagram
Sierra Renee Miniatures
Good things come in small packages, and these paintings are all less than an inch big on a 4x4 inch canvas.
Photo via sierrarenee_miniature / Instagram
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