ABOUT CLAY TULIPS BY C
MEET the maker!
Photo courtesy of Emily Vanderbeek Photo
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If you had asked me 10 years ago if I thought I would be a jewellery artisan, I would have probably said no. But when I think back to my childhood, I was always busy doing some type of craft. My late grandmother taught me how to knit and my mom and I attended lots of creative classes making things like ceramics, macrame...and more.
Fast forward to my 20's! I attended university here in Ontario, Canada and graduated with a science degree and an elementary teacher's certificate. I was a teacher for a number of years but then life changed. I was blessed with having two sons and I decided I wanted to stay home with them. |
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But as the children grew and became more independent, my role started to change as well. By the time my youngest was in Grade 1, I was experiencing bouts of anxiety and decided I needed a new purpose. I started attending various community classes in the Toronto area to figure out what types of activities I enjoyed.
It took a few different classes before I found ones that I really connected with. The first one was silversmithing and eventually I took classes with silver metal clay. I fell in love with silver clay because I can form and mold it into endless possibilities. The clay begins in a wet stage, but once it has dried, it is sanded and fired in a kiln. The kiln transforms it into 99.9% pure silver. From there it is polished, oxidized with a chemical darkener and finished with 92.5% sterling silver findings to create a new piece of jewellery. |
Studio in Mississauga, Ontario
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Fine Silver Tulip Earrings
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I love creating earthy, silver jewellery for my customers. Silver has always been one of my favourite precious metals. I use high quality materials and strive to be eco-conscious where I can, like packaging my jewellery in eco-friendly kraft gift boxes. Customer service is also very important to me to me.
I have always loved the outdoors. Whether exploring here in Canada or while travelling abroad, my eyes are always drawn to various flora and fauna. I collect real plants and flowers and use imprints of them to make jewellery ...making them truly one of a kind. |
Meet the charityEvery Clay Tulips by C purchase helps support the Arthritis Society here in Canada.
Why arthritis? It is a very personal cause for me as I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis over 10 years. I have many family members and friends who also live with some form of arthritis. |
Inspired by Nature
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Thank you for stopping by. If you make a purchase, I hope I can bring a little piece of nature closer to you.
Enjoy the beauty of nature,
Cheryl🌷
Cheryl🌷