Thin Ice
Therese Deutschlander

Owner

Thin Ice opened in March of 2006 to provide a location for local and regional artists to sell their work to the local community. Striving to have something for everyone, Thin Ice sells one of a kind jewelry, hand blown as well as fused glass, hand turned wood bowls, hand made scarves, hand sewn leather items, decorative wall art, kaleidoscopes, cards, mugs, wind chimes, and much, much more.

In 2011 Thin Ice expanded to be able to provide more handmade items and also to be able to provide classes and store events to bring the artists and the Buffalo community together. We have art classes, jewelry making classes, meditation sessions, candle making classes, gemstones classes, and much more. Read more

5 recommendations

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    Google Verified

    Therese has had Thin Ice, a gift shop located in the Elmwood Village for 11yrs. Her store is a must-visit for every Buffalonian and out of towner. It provides a valuable venue for local artisans to sell their work and display all the great talent that locals have. She also provides support and inspiration to those in her community and is a model businesswoman.

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    J. Ryan Santarini

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    The best gift shop in Buffalo for locally-made things your friends & family will love to receive. The store's owner knows a lot about all the myriad items she carries. Great selection.

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    Christa P.

    Shared on yelp.com

    Thin Ice is a wonderful shop in the heart of the Elmwood Village. A beautiful selection of local artwork is available making it easy to find a gift for just about anyone!

    Unique and beautifully made jewelry is offered in a huge selection. The staff and owner are extremely knowledgable about the stones and each piece.

    There is no limit to the selection of Buffalo themed items from wall hangings, to coasters, to chicken wing bow ties there is truly something for everyone!

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    Tim Sullivan

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    I visited Thin Ice and bought a Heart Suncatcher for my wife for Mother’s Day. The Staff was friendly, helpful and even gift wrapped my purchase. All free of charge.

    Tim Sullivan

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    Joseph M.

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    Hands down the best place to shop for a unique and meaningful gift on Elmwood, if not all of WNY! I've come here for gifts for all different occasions. Whenever I visit I usually have no real specific item I am looking for. But there is so much variety of items I have never left empty handed. I like how the shop owner (presuming) always offers a warm hello when you walk in and never ever pushy about making a sale. Ask her anything and she'll you how the item was made to interesting facts about the artist. Really a win win combo in the fact that what you buy here is all locally made and you are supporting the local artist community! Why would you shop anywhere else!

    Original recommendation