Uniquely Yours

When you are purchasing handmade items, the first thing that you might notice is the cost. The materials and time involved in production are calculated into the cost, and that's no surprise because labor costs are a part of every commercial item. It's a fact of business life.

Artisans can't compete with the prices you will find in mass production, but then again you will never have anything unique coming from mass produced items either. By the time something enters factory level production, all individuality is completely lost. It may be pretty, but it will never be unique.

The creative process involves a lot of research, and significant pondering, that goes into every creation. There more hours looking at the different parts trying to envision how they will come together as there are actually putting them together. There's also hours of research and years of practice that goes into every item you see.  I suppose there are a few artists that have ideas pour out of their mind at a moment's notice. I haven't met them, but they might exist.

Even those items that look similar are still unique because it's nearly impossible to duplicate you efforts exactly. That's the beauty of the artisan crafts, everything you own is uniquely yours.

Perfection.

Pretty in Pink Nespresso Collection

Facebook Giveaway - UPDATED!

UPDATE: We have a winner! Her custom designed keychain was mailed on 5/7/15. More contests to come, go like the page to be the first to know about the next one!

We're having a giveaway for a custom designed wine cork keychain over on the Facebook page to celebrate getting to 100 likes. We're almost there, so click on over and "like" the page to enter. If you have already "liked" us on Facebook, you are already entered.  The winner will be announced when we hit 100 likes and I'll show a picture of the prize.

More contests, sales and give-aways to come :D

Easter, Spring and all things new

As a new designer, some items present unique challenges. Sometimes it's in the design phase, sometimes it's in the application.

There is a lot of research, and significant pondering, that goes into every creation. There are as many hours looking at the different parts trying to envision how they will come together as there are actually putting them together. That probably comes as no surprise to the other artists out there, but it certainly did to me. The creative process is different for everyone, and introspection is a large part of mine.

I've been wanting to do wire crosses for awhile, and in that I have done a considerable amount of research on styles and tutorials, and all the introspection that is a part of my process. I've seen everything from what looked to be incredibly simple, to what is clearly quite intricate. Somehow I thought a basic cross would be fairly easy, such a simple design, but deceivingly so! Well, maybe it's easy for some, but for me it is one of the most challenging items I have worked on.

I'm unveiling a few items, just starting to get the handle on them. I hope to expand the collection of wire crosses and a few other freestyle wire items. They are now available in the Etsy store and via DM on Facebook and Instagram.

I hope you enjoy them!

Welcome!

Welcome to Wired Coast!

Wired Coast is committed to upcycling and recycling items into wearable art for a uniquely boho chic look. At Wired Coast we focus on nature with our wire wrapped beach stones and sea shells, and lifestyle items with our repurposed wine corks and Nespresso jewelry.

As we expand, you may see some other unique items, and custom designs are always available. We welcome your comments and suggestions, so if there is something you love, or would like to see featured, please let us know!

Over to your right you will see the Etsy Mini, a small window into what is offered on our Etsy Store. We also offer items on our Square store, and you will see a link there as well.
Items are often previewed here and on our social media sites, so to purchase something before it goes out to the stores, you can contact us via DM on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Wired Coast is also committed to micro-enterprise support through our partner company Partnership For Change. If you have a similar vision and would like to partner with us, let's chat.