EssenceOfEclectic

Beautiful and interesting things to wear, use, and see

Melbourne, Australia · 14 Sales

4.5 out of 5 stars
(3)

EssenceOfEclectic

Beautiful and interesting things to wear, use, and see

Melbourne, Australia 14 Sales On Etsy since 2017

4.5 out of 5 stars
(3)

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Kathryn Andersen

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  • Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet: semiprecious Jasper pendant on braided cord, brown; gift for her

    $63.87

  • Necklace: The Nine Walkers; handmade chainmail; for lovers of The Lord of the Rings; wearable art; gift for her

    $278.03

  • Necklace + Earrings: silver parts in resin pendant on chain; Steampunk

    $37.57

  • Art Print: Fire and Water; abstract fluid art acrylic pour painting; wall art print; housewarming gift

    $21.79

    • Announcement   I am going through all my art prints to add pretty-and-harmonious margins so that they can still look fabulous on small canvas prints with deep edges. Soon gallery-wrapped canvas will be available for all art prints!

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    Last updated on Aug 15, 2018

    I am going through all my art prints to add pretty-and-harmonious margins so that they can still look fabulous on small canvas prints with deep edges. Soon gallery-wrapped canvas will be available for all art prints!

    Kathryn Andersen

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    Beautiful and interesting things to wear and see

    Eclectic \Ec*lec"tic\, adjective: Selecting; choosing (what is true or excellent in doctrines, opinions, etc.) from various sources or systems; as, an eclectic philosopher.

    When I make something, I want it to be beautiful: to adorn the wearer, to ornament your walls, or to do something useful like protecting your table from hot pots (while still looking fabulous). These works are not limited to one technique or material; I choose whatever craft I know (and I know many) which suits the design of what I am making. Hence, "Essence of Eclectic". I delight in making things which are elegant and functional, fun and useful. From the simple and practical, to the heights of wearable art, you will find it here.

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    • Kathryn A

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      My parents gave me a bead loom when I was ten. I never looked back. Leatherwork, stamping, embossing, macramé, beading, crochet, chainmaille, Kumihimo, loom knitting, Lucet cords, metal stamping, wire wrapping, resin casting - and I'm still learning.

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      Melbourne, VIC

      My print shop produces high quality prints from my artwork.

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    Last updated on May 31, 2018
    Frequently asked questions
    Care Instructions for Chainmaille - Tarnish

    Items made of copper, bronze, or silver will tarnish unless given a protective coating. Some of the items I have made of these materials I have protected with Renaissance Wax or with clear enamel -- check the individual listing. However, most items with these materials have not been coated, because coatings tend to wear off unevenly and look unsightly.

    To remove tarnish: if the item is pure chainmaille, put in a container, cover with boiling water and add a tablespoon of vinegar, or a teaspoon of citric acid. Let this steep for five minutes, and then rinse THOROUGHLY. If the item includes semi-precious stones, it can't be cleaned in acid unless you remove the stones first, or the stones will be ruined.

    Care Instructions for Chainmaille - General

    Items made of stainless steel, coloured/enamelled copper, or aluminium will not tarnish. To clean them, put in a container with hot water and a little dish-washing detergent, and shake; then rinse. This can also be done as a general cleaning method for other metals, but it will not remove tarnish.

    Care Instructions for Textile Jewellery

    Jewellery made with textiles should usually not need cleaning. If they do, try a gentle hand-wash in cold water, to ensure that the textile does not shrink.
    Lay the item flat to dry. Do not tumble-dry.
    Note that some items made of silk may change colour if you wash them, so be careful.

    What is the difference between your Wearable Art and your other work? Why does it cost more?

    The Wearable Art is just that: art. It costs more because it takes more work and more skill to create. Each piece of wearable art begins with a meaning I am trying to convey. To distill the essence of that meaning into a piece of jewellery takes much thought, and sometimes much experimentation, since the first attempt to construct what I envisage may not always work. When that happens, I have to try again. This may entail using different techniques or different materials, or even going back to the drawing-board and figuring out a completely different approach.

    My other works can also have meaning, but with them, the title and its meaning comes after I have created the work, not before.

    Custom Orders For Wearable Art

    I would love to create wearable art for you, based on the things you like, on a theme, on a prompt, things that mean something to you. This will not be a tweak of an existing design, this will be a work of art. However, to ensure that you are serious about this, and accounting for the large amount of time needed to negotiate a design, I require a $100 deposit before I start designing. The balance will depend on what design we agree upon; the materials and time taken can vary hugely, and that will affect the costs. The minimum cost will always be $100, which is covered by the deposit, but most designs will cost more than that.

    If you are interested, start a conversation with me.