My gift for today... an interview and free tutorial!A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to talk to Cristine, of MarieCristine Jewelry. Previously, I've linked to her awesome instructions for the Egyptian Coils Bracelet, which looks complicated and impressive, but really just requires some basic wire working skills and lots of patience to accomplish. Practice in copper first, and once you've mastered the coils, move to sterling and add beads if you like!
BHW: How did you get started making jewelry?
Cristine: I've always been creative, and jewelry in some form has always been a apart of that. As a child I went through the friendship pin phase, then the friendship bracelet and the hemp jewelry phase and things just sort of progressed from there, so who knows what I’ll be doing in another five or ten years! lol
BHW: Describe your studio or workspace.
Cristine: Organized chaos.
BHW: How do you promote/sell your jewelry?
Cristine: So far I just I sell at local shows and online, I am getting some things together to go into a store but I have been hesitant to try doing too much too fast.
BHW: You can wear only one piece of jewelry for the next year. What is it and why? Cristine: That's a hard one. If it's something I've made I would have to go with a cuff bracelet, I'm really enjoying them these days, but otherwise a gold locket my husband gave me, it has pictures of our children in it.
BHW: I'm sending you on a trip to the moon. Assuming your basic needs are already met by NASA, what 5 items are you going to take with you?
Cristine: Books, (fiction) my tool box, silver wire, silver sheet and rocks! Could I get online with the NASA computer or do I need my laptop?
Thanks to Cristine for the interview. Her work is always inspiring and I love seeing the new direction she's taking with every piece! Be sure to check out the free Egyptian Coils Bracelet tutorial for a fun project to work on if you are stuck inside on a cold winter's day.
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