Starting out as a way to fund my studies at university, but quickly turning into my full time passion!
Long before I ever thought about selling my work, I spent a lot of time alongside my dad while he worked. He was a carpenter by trade, and helping him taught me how to respect tools, understand materials, and take pride in careful, well-made work. Those early experiences quietly shaped the way I approach making, even before I realized I’d carry them into my own practice.
I first opened my Etsy shop in 2018 while I was at university, originally as a small side project run from my bedroom. At the time, I was working with a cheap rotary tool, making wire-wrapped necklaces from semi-precious stones and copper. It wasn’t particularly successful, but it taught me valuable lessons about patience, problem-solving, and the reality of handmade work.
Over time, my interests and skills evolved. What started on a student desk eventually grew into a dedicated garage workshop — leaky roof and all — with a lathe as my main workhorse. Short on funds, it became a simple rule: if I needed something for my work, I had to work out how to make it. That approach led me to develop my own ring mandrels and adapt tools and processes to suit the way I work, rather than relying on off-the-shelf solutions.
Despite refinements in designs and materials over time, my approach remains the same. Every piece is made by hand, one at a time, with respect for the material and an emphasis on quality over speed. This shop reflects years of learning — from my dad, from trial and error, and from the slow process of finding my own style.
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