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Peggy specializes on some exquisite earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The above jewel is the Tourmaline Cascade Necklace, in which is the popular of today’s kind of gemstone. A “stone mixed with colours “, as evident in the necklace above of green and pink stones in addition with the pale green and gritty brown one.
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As one wears this Fly Free Necklace, you will always be reminded to pursue your dreams in life. It’s like to break free and which means happiness.
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Bubble earring that goes with three styles to choose from. A radiant of circle in shape of gold with dazzling quality gemstones. As light as an air it feels like you’re not wearing an earring at all.
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This Lovely Leftovers Bracelet is a result of an artistic combination of beads with different sizes and color. Any beads you have on hand well do, and definitely you’ll get a gorgeous bracelet like the one above.
Now, lets turn our interest to an interview with Peggy Li on her experience as a jewelry maker.
Jane: Tell us about yourself, your location, your job and your goals
Peggy Li: I've been making and designing jewelry all my life, but it didn't become a business until about 9 years ago. I started making jewelry while living in Los Angeles and was lucky enough to get them used on TV. Since then, it's been a great ride! I now live in San Francisco and work part-time at a "day job" and the rest of the time I get to keep making jewelry. For me, it's a great balance.
Jane: How did you start doing jewelry (or beadmaking) as a business?
Peggy Li: It's the typical craft story -- began making jewelry because I couldn't afford to buy the pieces I wanted... so I made them for myself. Someone stopped me on the street when I was wearing something I had made and asked where they could get one. Voila, a business was born! After I got pieces on TV, I got serious about building a website and a way for people to purchase my designs. I did research on how to build an online business and got it going and never looked back.
Jane: Every artist has a personal "creative process", can you explain yours?
Peggy Li: It's cheesy and cliche, but I let the materials speak to me. I love working with vintage materials and stones, and I always have something in mind before I purchase the supply (helps keep costs down, too!). I love feminine, whimsical designs, and am really designing for myself! If I wouldn't wear it, I don't make it.
I also love the whimsy and story that this Fly Free Necklace evokes: http://www.peggyli.com/freedom-necklace.html
Tourmalines are always popular, and the tiny leaf just adds to the organic feel of the piece: http://www.peggyli.com/tourmaline-necklace.html
Jane: When people start doing jewelry, they tend to try a lot of different things before settling down to something that resonates with them, tell us how has your jewelry work changed since you began?
Peggy Li:My advice for design is to go with what you love! But don't be too precious about it -- it's art, but it's also a business. Also, to always have a sketchbook around so you can take notes and jot down ideas when they come to you, like when you're out shopping and looking at the latest trends/fashion.
Jane:If you teach, where will you be teaching this year?
Peggy Li: I don't teach, but I love helping others if they have questions. If I had more time I'd teach more!
Jane: Do you write jewelry making tutorials? Tell us more about it...What is your plan in tutorial writing?
Peggy Li:I've never written a jewelry tutorial, except maybe on my blog http://peggyli.blogspot.com/, but I'd love to do so in the future.
To view other jewelries made by Peggy Li, you can visit her sites:
blog & news: http://peggyli.blogspot.com/
shop: http://www.peggyli.com/
