This is our very first blog post! Let’s answer some questions about our first collection.
What does the first collection mean to you?
S:
It’s exciting. It was our first time working together, so figuring out how to do that was both fun and easy. I also loved trying new processes, like having molds made.
V:
It was exciting and fun at first especially when I received the first casts back from the casting house. I was so happy with everything. However, as some might know, the price of silver has skyrocketed in the last couple of weeks, and that’s when it really hit me that I can’t mess up. Everything has to be perfect and done well, I can’t just go and recast it. But I really enjoyed creating together, the three of us, and I’m so excited for the next release.
A:
It is the beginning of our journey, and of course we all hope for a good start. It’s also something positive to focus on making is my passion. Narrative itself is very important to me when I design. Beauty consuming the physical form.
What was your favourite tool while making this collection?
S:
Micro welder - it’s very versatile. I can smelt silver with it, I can solder anything tiny, like jump rings. The micro welder makes life easier.
V:
My round nose pliers - they were incredibly useful when attaching, holding, or opening jump rings.
A:
The standard brush in ZBrush - the most useful brush.
What was your favourite thing to make in the collection?
S:
The Last Branch brooch. It’s something I’ve always wanted to make, and small things are cute.
V:
The Heather at Dusk necklace was probably my favourite to make. It shows delicacy and cuteness, yet it still has a really nice weight and feel to it.
A:
The Shrike ring.
What song belongs to each of your collections?
S:
“Teardrop” - Massive Attack
V:
“Dancin” - Aaron Smith
A:
Rez - because I was listening to her music while making my collection.
If the flowers were a movie, what genre would they be?
S:
Dark fantasy.
V:
Fantasy romance.
A:
Dark fantasy.
What time of day fits each flower?
S:
Dusk / evening.
V:
Midday.
A:
Dusk in early autumn.
Which piece was the “problem child”?
S:
The Witches’ Bell - because I had to blind solder some parts.
V:
The Heart of the Woods showpiece - so many jump rings and so much chain counting.
A:
Nature’s Will earrings - they are so delicate to polish.
Which piece surprised you the most once it was finished?
S:
The bigger brooch - I was happier with how it looked in the end than I expected.
V:
Heather at Dusk Choker - when I finished everything, I felt it looked the best.
A:
Cruel Sanctuary - stud earrings
If your chosen flower had a secret creature living in it, what would it be?
S:
A fey.
V:
Bunnies living under the plant.
A:
A shrike - butcher bird.
What’s one thing you accidentally learned while making this collection?
S:
That I should be more confident in my soldering skills.
V:
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. And if I can prepare things before casting.
A:
Abrasive polishers are the best way to preserve detail.
If you could gift one piece to someone famous (alive or dead), who would it be?
S:
One of the Witches’ Bells to Stevie Nicks.
V:
The showpiece necklace to Aurora.
A:
Leonard Cohen.
What snack or drink was powering the studio?
Coffee first — then wine.
Who would wear this collection? (fictional character edition)
S:
Lestat — Interview with the Vampire
V:
Jester Lavorre — Critical Role
A:
Kvothe — The Kingkiller Chronicle