I always thought wire wrapping is one of the most amazing crafts, producing gorgeous jewelry. I even tried it once, and saw how hard it was. So when I found Tracey’s Artfire shop (TBeads) I really enjoyed looking through all her wire wrapped jewelry. She creates warm, natural and beautiful jewelry.
I have a career in finance by day and get creative on the weekends. I love my job and work for an amazing company, but I have this left brain side of me – I like to create and do something with my hands. I can get lost in a new creation for hours or obsessed with figuring out a new method. I haven’t ever taken any classes, just read books and tried and failed and tried again. I foist untested creations on family members and friends to see how various pieces will stand up to daily life. The stones that I most enjoy working with make me feel connected – it’s amazing to me that a little piece of Africa or China can end up on my finger.
Selling online is a joint effort. I am the designer and creator while my talented husband is the photographer. Recently he has also started taking an interest on the business side and has been arranging for our attendance at craftshows. Recently we opened Tbeads on Artfire and have just started to learn all the ins and outs to make it a success. I am hoping to convince him to blog about what he has learned about photography and Photoshop, maybe we could help others with their product pictures – even though we are just learning ourselves.
When did you first start making jewelry?
I love to interact with the other sellers and learn from them. I really enjoy seeing the other creations – I am so amazed at the things people can make by hand and it’s an honour to be there beside them. Of course the most difficult thing is waiting for sales – but I am keeping busy in the meantime.
How can people contact you?
My Artfire shop: TBeads
Thank you Tracey, it was a pleasure to feature your work!
What lovely work. I admire wire wrappers. That red agate is just beautiful!