PhoenixFire Designs was “Best Handcrafted Jewelry” runner-up last year for Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay” contest. This year, you can help me take the win! And since we are celebrating our 10th anniversary on etsy this year, it would be amazing and extra special to take home the title too. It’s SUPER easy to…
Month: July 2016
Recycled Jewelry Can Be A Toxic Health Risk
While I am a strong advocate for recycling (and upcycling), not everything can be “recycled beautifully.” Some things are unsafe, toxic and potentially seriously harmful to health. Doubly so when you’re talking about materials that will be worn on the human body and touching skin. One such example is reclaimed wire from old electronics such…
When “Handmade” Isn’t Really Made by Hand
Handmade is having a resurgence lately. People are reconnecting with the idea of handicrafts, handmade, arts & crafts and craft markets. Websites such as Etsy have dominated the online market share, with Handmade At Amazon launching late 2015. As a handmade jewelry artisan, it’s a good time. And I am excited that people are once…