Gorgeous for its features is this Pure Heart Locket. The necklace is furnished with an antiqued, heart-shaped locket, a small brass key and an ivory glass pearl, suspended in an antiqued gold chain and small parrot clasp. Absolutely, a piece inspired with love.
Perfect for a glacial winter is this inimitable and fabulous Birds and Bows Scarf pin, to securely wrap yourself up in a warm scarf. Just pin a wrapped skirt, a knitted cardi, or just wear as a cute brooch , this pin may look awesome to anyone due to its antiqued brass charms and ivory glass pearls and glass topaz beads features.
A piece that unlocks simplicity and uniqueness is this Peace and Beauty necklace. Made up of cameo of a white peace dove on a navy blue background, set in antiqued brass with a pure white flower sits above. Hang perfectly in antiqued brass figaro chain and is enclosed with a parrot clasp.
Best for bride to match their white bridal gown is this Pure Heart earring. Vintage style ivory pearl with antiqued brass findings. A rare piece of beauty to suit a once in life time occasion.
Now, let's turn our attention to our featured artist for an interview.
Jane: Tell us about yourself, your location, your job and your goals:
Mel Hince:I'm currently a full time postgraduate student living in Australia and in the last flurries of writing my PhD thesis. Life is a tad crazy and probably always has been, so I don't see it slowing down any time soon. But, I love every bit.
Jane: How did you start doing jewelry (or beadmaking) as a business?
Mel Hince: I was just recently married and my interest in making jewelry began when researching bridesmaid jewelry. As with pretty much everything handmade, I thought...I could do that! I used to make jewelry back in high school, but it kind of got pushed into the back of the cupboard until a year ago. Now, I'm loving every new piece I make and I have to stop myself from just adding it to my own collection! I have always been a crafter and have mutlple projects on the go, for example, I recently DiYd most of my own wedding (see my blog). For me, jewelry is my daily release. I can shut my brain off, even for half an hour, and just let my imagination flow.
Jane: Every artist has a personal "creative process", can you explain yours?
Mel Hince:I'm a true romantic, at heart and I am inspired by old movies, especially the soppy ones that I seem to watch over and over again. I seem to get inspiration at the strangest times and have to scribble it on the closest scrap of paper until I can have a play with my supplies when I get home. I tend to make things in a particular style because that's what I would wear. Simple and classic.
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?
Mel Hince:I am always trying new techniques, designs and materials and I tend to settle on an overall style for a few months and then move to something else. I'm already planning a new line for my store including more ribbons and layers.
Jane: Can you share with us a some jewelry making or design tips?
Mel Hince: If there's anything I could tell someone just beginning in jewelry design, I would say "Keep it simple". You can always add more detail and expand the design. A simple piece can be the most effective.
Jane: If you teach, where will you be teaching this year?
Mel Hince:As Jewelry is more of a hobby for me, I won't be teaching any time soon, but I'm always keen to help friends who are starting out.
To view more of Mel Hince jewelry designs check out her sites:
Website: http://www.paperandribbons.com/
Blog: http://unofficialfiction.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Mel for the interview.. I hope all the best to your jewelry business and your PhD thesis!
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