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Mary Jae
Mary Jae's Fun Affordable Jewelry
"I have always loved being creative. Through the years I've tried many forms of art but was never satisfied with the outcome. I stumbled upon jewelry making when I saw a piece I liked and wondered if I could make it myself. After many errors and clumsy-looking attempts, I began making pieces I would wear myself. Amazingly, friends and family started buying from me. Since I have always loved all types of jewelry, creating it now seems to be a natural choice for personal expression.
I buy stones based on their look and the way they feel against my skin. Before buying, I'll walk around holding them in my hand, wondering at their uniqueness. Then I get excited about the way I could make them into something pleasing to me and, hopefully, others. I put them away for a while; there's joy in owning them, however briefly, and knowing they are waiting for me. After a few days, an idea comes to me for the perfect combination to make the necklace (or bracelet or earrings) special.
To me jewelry is not just the final addition to an outfit. It sets the tone for the outfit and the mood of the wearer. Jewelry compliments clothing and compliments a person's outlook on life. Your jewelry is a statement of who you are inside. If your "inside" isn't matching the outside, change the outside. Jewelry can dress up or dress down any style. It's not necessary to match exact colors; nature's colors aren't all in the same palette.
Friends have told me they like a particular piece of jewelry but worry about having an outfit that would look good with it. My philosophy is: If you are attracted to the piece, you do, or soon will, have something to go with it. Wardrobe choices are made based on what you like, what appeals to you. Jewelry is no different. And, the best part is, you don't have to worry about the fit! With jewelry - one size fits all!
In a previous life, I was a special education teacher. I loved my job. When I retired after 31 years, I wanted to find something else I would love as much. Jewelry making is that new passion. I am married to a wonderful and patient man. We have a beautiful, adult daughter starting her own life adventure. With the encouragement of my family and friends, I, too, am pursuing a new and exciting venture."
Mary Jae's Fun Affordable Jewelry
"I have always loved being creative. Through the years I've tried many forms of art but was never satisfied with the outcome. I stumbled upon jewelry making when I saw a piece I liked and wondered if I could make it myself. After many errors and clumsy-looking attempts, I began making pieces I would wear myself. Amazingly, friends and family started buying from me. Since I have always loved all types of jewelry, creating it now seems to be a natural choice for personal expression.
I buy stones based on their look and the way they feel against my skin. Before buying, I'll walk around holding them in my hand, wondering at their uniqueness. Then I get excited about the way I could make them into something pleasing to me and, hopefully, others. I put them away for a while; there's joy in owning them, however briefly, and knowing they are waiting for me. After a few days, an idea comes to me for the perfect combination to make the necklace (or bracelet or earrings) special.
To me jewelry is not just the final addition to an outfit. It sets the tone for the outfit and the mood of the wearer. Jewelry compliments clothing and compliments a person's outlook on life. Your jewelry is a statement of who you are inside. If your "inside" isn't matching the outside, change the outside. Jewelry can dress up or dress down any style. It's not necessary to match exact colors; nature's colors aren't all in the same palette.
Friends have told me they like a particular piece of jewelry but worry about having an outfit that would look good with it. My philosophy is: If you are attracted to the piece, you do, or soon will, have something to go with it. Wardrobe choices are made based on what you like, what appeals to you. Jewelry is no different. And, the best part is, you don't have to worry about the fit! With jewelry - one size fits all!
In a previous life, I was a special education teacher. I loved my job. When I retired after 31 years, I wanted to find something else I would love as much. Jewelry making is that new passion. I am married to a wonderful and patient man. We have a beautiful, adult daughter starting her own life adventure. With the encouragement of my family and friends, I, too, am pursuing a new and exciting venture."
Mary Jae's Fun Affordable Jewelry
Phone: 573-221-2891 - maryjae@mywdo.com