I love Cinders Jewelry Design's beautiful dreamy jewelry.
Cinders makes gorgeous Boho, Victorian and Steampunk necklaces, rings, bracelets and dreamcatchers.
I love the gemstones she uses.
The dreamcatchers are stunning.
I've asked Cinders a few questions to find out more about her and her shop.
Where did you learn to make jewelry?
I am self taught. I taught myself metal work, weaving, and silversmithing. I learned about all of the different properties of gemstones, crystals and minerals, and researched jewelry trends from all different cultures.
I have always been an artist(painter) and I love designing unique treasures that people can cherish.
I do my own photography, editing, designing, advertising and I handcraft every item. I adore creating and bringing an idea to life through different mediums and techniques.
What inspires you?
Books, poetry, nature, mythology, science, music... all the most beautiful of human and natural creations. I can get inspiration from anything, because I'm interested in everything. Animal rights also inspire me greatly. I do not use any animal products in my jewelry, only naturally shed feathers that I hand dye.
How did your Etsy adventure start?
I started making dreamcatchers as a hobby, and was getting lots of requests for them from friends. I dabbled in some bohemain jewelry, and found that people really liked my style. I started selling at parties and on Facebook and once my supporter following grew, I started taking steps to improve my jewelry making techniques, watching tutorials, reading instructional books, buying good equipment, etc, and I decided to take the plunge and start an Etsy shop.
I adore my Etsy shop, it's my little corner of the world that I use to express my creativity and share beauty with others.
You do a lot of custom made pieces, what do you like about them?
I love collaborating with my fabulous clients on custom orders, being able to create a unique piece of jewelry for someone to love and call their own is a fun process and very rewarding.
It gives me so much joy to be able to make someone feel beautiful and special.
What do you like best about Australia?
I love that I live in a free, democratic society, not to mention the natural beauty of the beaches, forests and the outback. It's a very beautiful place, filled with lots of wonderful, unique people.
(I could do without all of the bugs and spiders though, Haha.)
What are your plans for the future?
Cinders has so many pieces in her shop that I'm completely in love with.
She has a unique style and I love that everything can be personalized.
I love the bold designs, the fabulous combinations and the fantastic colors.
Cinders jewelry shines and it radiates happiness.
I think this shop is fantastic.
Check out these marvelous and unique pieces.
Enjoy browsing.
And have fun shopping!
One very lucky reader of my blog will receive an amazing prize:
The winner of this giveaway will receive a gorgeous steampunk ring, good luck!
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I love the steampunk stuff but all the other stuff is really nice too
ReplyDeleteI like the dreamcatchers and the steampunk items, the ring is lovely. Rafflecopter entries are in my real name NIKKI HAYES, thank you for another lovely giveaway :o)
ReplyDeleteThe steampunk stuff is so gorgeous! My fave is the steampunk dreamcatcher! So colorful!
ReplyDeleteI love her different style!!! Very cool:)
ReplyDeleteI seriously want just about everything in your store I love it all honestly!
ReplyDeleteI love the creativeness and the color combination.
ReplyDeleteThe style and colors it's beautiful
ReplyDeletei love everything about it i love steam punk all together such a unique style
ReplyDeleteThe steampunk pieces are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabulous style! It's amazing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Very ecletic!
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ReplyDeleteAll the designs have a very unique feel to them. I love etsy because it always artists like this to show the world their work.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage feel of the jewelry, but it has a modern spin.
ReplyDeleteI love the butterflies! Everything they have is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love how unique each piece is and the detail is incredible
ReplyDeleteI like its designs! they are unique, detailed and give a vintage vibe
ReplyDeleteI love the steampunk vibe and the unique colors!
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I love the unique style!
ReplyDeleteLove the steampunk desings!
ReplyDeleteI love the unique and intricate designs!
ReplyDeleteI love the intricate and interesting bright designs xx
ReplyDeleteI'm normally not one for the bigger pendants but these are just absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the detailed designs. Oh and a steampunk butterfly! Gotta love that. Also, her dreamcatchers are the loveliest I have seen in quite a long time.
ReplyDeleteI love the steampunk items, they are unique! <3 Thanks for the giveaway! (Valentina B. -on the raffle)
ReplyDeleteI mostly like details of the design.
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I like it all but my favorite is the steampunk rings. I saw these on etsy and drool everytime. I could start at them for hours. Maybe it isn't good for me to have one whole driving...lol Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletei love everything in this shop! i love steam punk, am having a steam punk wedding on halloween this year x
ReplyDeleteCan't decide
ReplyDeleteI love how quirky everything is!
ReplyDeleteI'd say I love the originality.
ReplyDeleteI love how unique the items are. I've never seen "bubble rings" before & they're so cool and pretty. I also really like that she works by hand with different metals. So inventive & creative!
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage feeling of it. All the pieces are absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect mixture of elegance and hard materials.
I love the colors & the girly look.
ReplyDeleteI love how unique all the pieces are, yet equally gorgeous. That necklace with the moon and key is absolutely stunning. I'd love to win this ring!
ReplyDeleteI do particularly love the stones used.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love steampunk so I love that aspect of this jewellery. Thanks, Suze!
ReplyDeleteI bought one of Cinders' steampunk rings last year and get lovely comments on it every time I wear it. Such beautiful craftsmanship!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful everything is!
ReplyDeleteI love the creativeness!
ReplyDeleteI love the originality!! :)
ReplyDeleteI adore the steampunk pieces ... they are so unique and perfect when you're fond (as I am) of fantasy books with steampunk elements.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so unique!
ReplyDeleteI like how each piece is unique and everything is super gorgeous.
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