Name: Scott
Dobner
Age: 40
Occupation: Geologist/Geotechnical
Specialist
Etsy Shop: BottlesReBorn
Tell us a little about yourself.
I
am and will always be an avid outdoor enthusiast. Any time I can get in the mountains I feel at
home. That includes hiking, backpacking,
camping, rockhounding etc. I am a sucker
for anything aesthetically pleasing which is why I enjoy making these products. I also love photography which gets me right
back in the mountains! I have a
beautiful wife and two kids and I can’t wait to share my love for the outdoors
as well.
When did you start creating and how long have you been on Etsy?
When did you start creating and how long have you been on Etsy?
I started this small venture about two and a
half years ago and I’ve been on Etsy for almost 1 year.
How did you come up with your business name, is there any special meaning behind it?
How did you come up with your business name, is there any special meaning behind it?
I
really wanted to make sure that the name reflected the fact that the products
are re-used and environmentally friendly. I think the meaning is pretty obvious.
Has your Etsy shop become your full time job? If not, would you like it to be?
Has your Etsy shop become your full time job? If not, would you like it to be?
It
is not my full time job, but I’m not sure I want it to be. I’ve been thinking of business ideas that
would incorporate my products.
How would you describe your creative process?
How would you describe your creative process?
Well,
I had seen these made by other people before at craft shows and markets and
admired them. It took me a while to
perfect my methods though. Lots of trial
and error.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Friends
of mine were saving their empty bottles to have made into glasses by an
acquaintance. That person stopped making
them so I went to Youtube to get ideas and off I went!
What is your most cherished handmade item?
The
glasses are my favorite but in particular some of the local beers hold personal
significance.
Apart from creating things, what do you like to do?
Apart from creating things, what do you like to do?
Spending
time with my kids/family of course. As I
mentioned before, I love the outdoors (hiking, backpacking, rockhounding,
photography, camping, running, kayaking)!
I am a big sports fan and as you can guess I’m excited about my Seahawks
on Feb. 2nd!
Was there ever any other job you dreamed of having growing up?
Was there ever any other job you dreamed of having growing up?
The
only ones I can remember was a physical therapist and archeologist. Don’t know if I dreamed of them though.
Five years from now you will be…
Five years from now you will be…
…possibly
running my own business with my twin brother…stay tuned!
Describe yourself in five words:
Thoughtful,
creative, athletic, empathetic and caring.
Carrying on with the five theme, if I were to turn on your <insert whatever type of music player you use here>, what five artists/songs would I see on your recently played list?
Justin Timberlake, Godsmack, Crosby Stills & Nash, James Taylor and the soundtrack to Madagascar 3.
Carrying on with the five theme, if I were to turn on your <insert whatever type of music player you use here>, what five artists/songs would I see on your recently played list?
Justin Timberlake, Godsmack, Crosby Stills & Nash, James Taylor and the soundtrack to Madagascar 3.
Lastly, do you have any advice for anyone thinking about opening their own shop or participating in craft shows?
I can say from personal experience how awesome his glasses are. (I got one for my brother for Christmas) Go check out his shop and buy a set!
