Meet the Maker: Jewel Doi
If you’re searching for handcrafted Japanese paper jewelry and accessories, look no further than Paper*Crane*Heart by creator and artistJueru (Jewel) Doi. Her lightweight and beautiful designs are made with hand-silkscreened traditional Japanese chiyogami paper which is sourced from small family-owned companies! Read on for more about Jewel and Paper*Crane*Heart!
Meet the Maker: Rebekah Thornhill
R + D is handcrafted, digitally designed and fabricated jewelry with all the kitsch! Owner and designer, Rebekah Thornhill of @r.plus.d of Sunnyside, Queens, loves working with sustainable resources to create bold, colorful, and fun pieces with a ton of fun for everyone! Read more about Rebekah and R+D below!
Meet the Maker: Lauren Mullaney
LMNT Jewelry is handcrafted jewelry by Lauren Mullaney @lmntjewelrydesigns. Lauren is a West Hartford-based metalsmith who studied at the CT School of Jewelry Art. Lauren loves working with sterling silver and NuGold brass to create jewelry that has an organic, yet architectural look.
Meet the Maker: Joanne Simmons
NY Handmade Collective member Joanne Simmons of @silversculptor handcrafts beautiful, distinctive silver jewelry. Originally from London, England, Joanne now calls the supportive arts community of Jersey City, NJ home. Read how she incorporates 3D CAD software and soldering techniques into her pieces.
Meet the Maker: Joanna Baker
NY Handmade Collective member Joanna Baker of @joannabaker designs her artwork on a wide variety of subjects. Showing up creatively has allowed her to illustrate a wide variety of subjects. Read all about her creative and inspirational process.
Meet the Maker: Sandrine Valentine
NY Handmade Collective member Sandrine Valentine of Sandrine B Jewelry makes pieces to preserve memories and amplify the beauty of nature. Her jewelry reflects the moments of life that speak to her. She is inspired wherever she is: her hometown of New York City, when traveling, or in her childhood homes in Lyon and Corsica, France.