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How would you describe your work?
I use bright colours to create stand out jewellery items such as necklaces, brooches and rings. I work with everyday objects and love to give them a new life re-created as a lovely piece of jewellery.
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
I discovered etsy one day by chance and developed a slight obsession with it. I just couldn’t believe the amount of fantastic jewellery and other items that were available and all handmade too! I decided pretty quickly to create an etsy store for my jewellery so that people could purchase directly from me online. Before this, people could only purchase my jewellery through a very limited number of stores in Brisbane.
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Who or what inspires you?
I am inspired by colour and the objects themselves. Working with buttons is always fun, I often come across various cute and quirky patterns and prints. I also find buttons with brand names such as Calvin Klein, and random words. I am also inspired by other jewellery designers who work with found objects and recycled plastics, designers such as Liana Kabel and Margaux Lange.
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Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process?
Yes, I have recently created an eco friendly fabric jewellery range. All pieces are made with salvaged and recycled fabrics and vintage or secondhand buttons.
Can you describe your studio / work area?
I share my space with my husband. I few years ago we converted our garage into a computer room (for him) and a studio space (for me). I love having a space that is completely mine and child free. Although it is almost always in an untidy state, I am thankful that I have a space to make, create and be inspired.
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What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
A “Design Your Own Flat Button Necklace”, I have created this listing so that customers can choose what colours they would like included in their necklace. I really enjoy creating custom orders, I find them both challenging and rewarding. I have recently had a custom order from someone wanting a necklace with snails on it!
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Do you have any other places that people can view/purchase your work?
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Thanks for your time Kellie!
4 comments:
That's GREAT! Thanks Bec :)
Great Kellie! Nice to hear a bit more about you and what you do :)
Hi Kellie,
my name is Torie and I am doing a project for school about recycled jewellery. I read the information and it said that you use recycled fabrics and buttons and I was wondering how you make them if you don't mind. It is ok if you can't share your fabulous creations I understand. Thankyou for your help, Torie.
Hello Kellie,
My name is Gyle i have a project due next week.we need to make a recycled
brooch.one of my friends told me that your good with turning old items into a beautiful piece of art.Will you please help me?Hope to see your reply soon.
sincerly,
Gyle
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