KiahDesign

I specializes in Paper Bead Jewelry.
Paper beads and recycled jewelry which I make from computer paper and recycled water-colour paper.
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If you are in Australia, you can find my jewellery in various regional galleries and select shops and galleries. More info on my facebook page.

Paper.... irresistible as a medium for making jewelry .
My love of paper and colour led very naturally into making paper jewellery.
I enjoy the inherent contradiction- the "preciousness" of jewellery versus the everyday material of paper.
My materials range from the exotic to the mundane; from beautiful marbled and hand silk-screened Japanese and Italian papers to weaving newspaper.
It takes various forms, from brooches made from papier-mâché that I make from computer paper,
 to paper beads which I make into earrings, bracelets and necklaces. 

I think the japanese aesthetic of gift giving has rubbed off on me because the presentation of my jewellery is very important to me. Perhaps it is because everything is made of paper, just in a different form. The making of the box, putting in the silk paper and japanese lace papers. They are like a ritual at the end,  the finishing touch.  

I appreciate you looking- thank you

I accept paypal and for Australian customers, direct deposit as well which enables payment in Australian dollars.
You can also pay through paypal using your credit card without having an account.

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