Why are handmade crafts important to you?
Joanna – “I love handmade because each item will be different and unique. Often, I can work with the artist to personalize the item to fit my exact needs. Also, it’s usually created by someone with a passion and love for what they’re doing.”We couldn’t have said it better ourselves!
Johanna Ingram
Random Facts About You?A couple of my all time favorite movies are Marnie and Rebecca which are lesser known Hitchcock films, but in my opinion the best!
What got you started crafting?
I joined a lapidary club in College and after making my first ring I was hooked.
What is your source of inspiration?
Almost anything. I enjoy the outdoors and often see things in nature I would like to transfer over to jewelry, weather it is an object or just a combination of colors. Also, I admire the work of artist Gustav Klimt.
What have you made recently?
I recently made a Pendant for my Grandmother. She requested something blue and had already seen a Drop pendant of mine that she admired. So I stuck to that shape. First, I marked then sawed out the shape.Then, I used a resist to etch down parts of the Drop pendant to create texture to the piece. After this step I oxidized it in two steps-to create the inside golden color and the outside periwinkle. Next I flush set a periwinkle sapphire into the pendant. Finally all it needed was a bail.
Where do you sell your crafts presently?
I mainly sell to family/friends/people on the street, who happen to like what I'm wearing. I also recently started selling through Etsy.
Why are handmade crafts important to you?
I love handmade because each item will be different and unique. Often, I can work with the artist to personalize the item to fit my exact needs. Also, it's usually created by someone with a passion and love for what they're doing.
Find Me
LocationArizona
Email Address
Johanna Ingram
Personal Website
http://johannaingram.blogspot.com/
Store Website
http://www.etsy.com/shop/johannam
