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Ever wondered what goes into creating a bold, handmade earring?
Here’s a peek behind the scenes of my small but very colourful world — where polymer clay meets late-night inspiration, shiny foils, and a love of expressive design.
My jewellery isn’t mass-produced — it’s made in small batches, by hand, often late at night, and always with a deep connection to colour, texture, and feeling.
Materials that sparkle with personality
I work mainly with polymer clay — it’s lightweight, versatile, and allows me to create bold shapes without making heavy jewellery. I also use metallic foils, which add shine and depth, and I often finish my pieces with resin to achieve a smooth, glass-like effect reminiscent of Murano glass — a nod to my Italian roots.
The transformation resin brings is one of my favourite parts — there’s a moment when a dull clay surface turns glossy and brilliant, and suddenly it looks like magic. That moment never gets old.Inspiration comes when it comes
There’s no single formula to how a piece begins. Sometimes I see an image — a photograph, a tile, even a sunset — and it becomes the seed for a clay slab. Other times, it’s a colour that grabs me, or a feeling I can’t shake. It’s intuitive and emotional. And that’s what I love about it.
I keep colour samples I’ve mixed over time, but I also enjoy experimenting and making my own tones. My pieces often start with just a colour combination — then I build shapes, layers, or textures on top until it feels right.
My favourite moment? Cutting the clay
There’s something so satisfying about preparing the clay and running it through the pasta machine — especially when I’ve mixed a colour I love. But the best part is cutting the shapes. That’s when the idea comes to life.
From the eternal simplicity of a circle to more ornate, Victorian-inspired shapes, the final form is always dictated by the moment. Some pieces want to be loud, others elegant. Some are playful, others dramatic. I just follow their lead.
A day in the life of a maker
Like many creatives, I wear many hats. I have another job, I’m a mum, and I do the school run every day. So my studio time is sacred — and usually happens on Fridays, when I have the day off.
After dropping my son off at school, I come home, put the kettle on, and get stuck into the task of the day. Some days it's photographing new earrings for Instagram, other days it’s prepping for a market or conditioning clay. That part needs my very noisy pasta machine, so it has to happen during the day!
Most of my creative bursts come after 10pm, when my son is asleep, the house is quiet, and I can finally listen to what my inspiration wants to say. It’s just me, the clay, some music or a podcast, and the freedom to explore.
From slab to story
Every pair of earrings I make starts as a block of clay and ends up as a little piece of wearable joy. The journey includes shaping, baking, sanding (not my favourite part!), coating with resin, and assembling with hypoallergenic stainless steel backs — because beauty should never be uncomfortable.
When you wear my jewellery, you’re wearing not just a design, but a moment — of inspiration, colour, late-night creativity, and a little bit of Italian soul.
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