Inlay Stone & Wood Stimming Pendant

Each wood pendant is completely unique. We hand-carve the wood to house the stone. 

The special part about these pendants are that they serve a specific purpose. Every human has a coping mechanism that allows them to adjust to changing environments, this mechanism is called stimming, self-stimmulation. Most choose a repetitive body movement, whether its rocking back and forth, sucking their thumb, touching hair, things of that nature. The pendants are shaped to replicate the natural curves of the body in order sooth the wearer with a simple touch.  

Believe it or not, they absolutely worked for the individuals who  have tried it. These pieces are not just meant to be fancy, or beautiful, they are meant to create comfort and expose confidence. 

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New take on a work boot

A new take on an artists work boot... This is just a sample shoe of a boot meant to be multi-functional.

 The features include a detachable sock lining. The front panel of the boot is piped with wire for unique styling and a snap is hidden inside the lining to snap down the front panel toward the toe. This is just the beginning of multi-functional footwear. 

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Meet Alva the Handmade Alligator Clutch

She is a special one, my little Alva. At the moment I am attending Savannah College of Art and design to receive a Masters in Accessory Design. There was a competition, 6 kids were chosen to create 4 products from Alligator skins. The mission was to utilize the skin as best as possible. So from one hide 4 products were born and Alva was one of them. It is a medium size clutch with a collapsable guest and a hand carved wood zipper pull that is backed with nu gold. The interior has 6 credit card slots as well as one large slip pocket. So excited to see how she does in the finals.

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Handmade Leather side Pouch

This small hip pouch has several special features that I am so proud to share. This paisley print scarf was my Omas, sadly she passed away and this is what I had left of her. I attempted to replicate the print with acrylic leather paint, and paint markers, on a molded piece of Veg tan leather. 

Attempting new ways to construct the handles. Although I realize I am far from perfection or if there is such a thing. 

Yes is truly just a mock up of what is to come. But I am excited to have explored this construction. 

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Handmade Leather Clutch

      Handmade Small Leather Zipper Clutch. This is just the beginning. 
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Handmade Low-Wedge Ballerina Slip ons.

I finally have made myself a unique pair of ballerina flats. I have been on this kick with, what I call, the frankenstein wedge.
I dislike not being able to wear heels for long periods of time, all the blood rushing towards my feet while signs of blisters emerge. So to solve this issue of mine, I have created a simple slip on wedge that easily converts from dressy to casual. So excited to wear them out. 

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A Pair of Designer Handmade Leather Shoes

Finally I have approached the finish line to completing my new pair of ballet wedged flats. 

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Handmade Wood Pendent With Agate Stone

Each one of these pendents I have found a growing attachment to. Hand-carved and shaped to a smooth delicately curved form, this Green Acrylic maple pendent, with a unique Moss Agate stone is just the beginning to a series of hand carved wooden pendents. 

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Hand-carved Buckeye Burl Wood Pendent

With each piece we truly dedicate time, and love to complete every detail. This Pendent is hand carved out of Buckeye Burl. 

Just to inform the readers, Burl is the part of wood which exposes the knots, which makes it a little more difficult to work with, but when is it complete, the grain is magnificent. 

To compliment the beautiful shades of blues and greens within the wood, we have embedded a Tiger Eye stone into the face of the pendent. The chain is a antique chain with a strong magnetic clasp. 

Features which you miss by not being able to experience this piece up close, is the smooth shape of the pendent. We have begun building upon this idea of stimming. Stimming is also known as self-stimulation, which is created by a repetitive movement that triggers the calmness of nerves. Organic shapes seem to calm the nerves and sooth some from bad habits. At first this idea seemed far fetched, but it has truly proven to work. We strive for products of purpose.

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Heather Gray Handmade Leather Clutch

Introducing heather gray leather clutch. I still have to add a wooden zipper pull, and of course finishing the strap. But a good start to a line of well crafted handbags. I still have ways to go to achieve the brandname quality I would like to produce, but "Baby steps," eventually it will get there. 

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