To arrive at a shop name I just brainstormed ideas and let my thoughts flow onto paper without pausing to judge them. I probably had about 50 names at the end of that process. My husband and I then sat down and one by one eliminated our least favourites, until we were left with the winner: Radically Riley! It certainly suits my personality and the style of my jewelry.
When did you start making jewelry?
I first stumbled on jewelry making in the summer of 2007. I admired a friend's necklace, as it contained my favorite gemstone, turquoise. She offered to show be how to make one of my own, and once I picked up the pliers that first time I knew I had found what I had been looking for! I've been obsessed and loving it ever since.
Are there other crafts you would like to try?
I have done other crafts in the past. I did pottery for years, and some drawing. I think this all led to my niche in jewelry art. The skills I developed there certainly get applied in making my polymer clay components and just in general design principles. The other things I want to try center around more jewelry techniques. I definitely plan to train in silversmithing/goldsmithing. Precious metal clay, fused glass, lampwork...so many things to explore and so little time!
What/who inspires you?
I am inspired by music for sure. You will note that a lot of my pieces are named after songs. Sometimes the song comes first and inspires the piece, and other times when I look at the completed piece a song is brought to mind. Color is also a huge inspiration for me. I am really drawn to the sea, and you will sea this theme repeated in the colors and themes of my jewelry. Surprisingly, I am also really drawn to the desert area around arizona. I have never been there, but I feel I must have some ancestral ties. Again, you will see these earthy tones repeated in my work.
Do you have a day job?
By day I teach high school chemistry and math on a part time basis. Just prior to discovering jewelry, I fell ill with chronic fatigue. This also exacerbated a lifelong battle with depression. I was off work all together for a year and a half before returning part time. Now I have the best of both worlds. I get to maintain some balance and health by working a part time schedule, but I also get to work with some fabulous young people who feed my spirit by allowing me to help them get off to a good start in life.
What is your favorite piece in your shop?
It's really hard to pick one item that was my favorite to make! They all brought me pleasure and a good measure of frustration. Since I don't repeat similar designs very often, everything always presents new and unexpected design challenges. Resolving them, though, is ever so satisfying. One of my favorite designs was the Love Machine pendant. I actually did make two similar ones at the same time. One to sell and one to give away in a Valentines draw. This was my first experience working with resin. I really like the steam punky thing and had been wanting to use these watch parts I had on hand for some time. The photos don't show it well, but the words Love and Machine are also printed and embedded in the resin. Again the music theme. I had the idea to embed the watch parts in the heart, which made me thing of a machine. The heart is the body's central machine as well. Now of course my original idea for the heart was the Valentines theme of love. Putting these together made me recall the lyrics : "I'm just a love machine, and I won't work for nobody but you." Hence the name! The bezel is formed from textured polymer clay that is embellished with mica powder. This is always fun to do, and copper is my favorite metal to work with. I just love the warm tones.
NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!!
Moyra is going to give one lucky person a Mandala Necklace personalized just for them!! Isn't it beautiful?
It is easy to allow life to spin us around. We must consciously focus our energies on those ideals, goals, activities and people that are most important to us. Your personal mandala will be a physical reminder to refocus in stressful times.
You will need to convo me for your preference of colour combinations and a list of seven things/people/ideals/goals/pets on which you desire to focus your energy. Shorter words work best.
Your mandala will be handcrafted from polymer clay, and will be about 2 inches in diameter. It will be strung on silk or leather to complement the mandala's colors. Findings will be sterling silver, with a Tibetan silver toggle clasp closure. In your convo please indicate either leather or silk and a desired length of the necklace.
**Here are the Rules to enter this amazing Give Away. **
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!
* For the first entry - Go to: Radically Riley
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the link.
* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link.
* 1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know
* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where: you can tweet this:
@audreyscrafts Win a Beautiful Handmade Personalized Necklace from Radically Riley. http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com
* 1 extra entry for every time you do this - twitter about your favorite item in the shop, leave me a link
* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased and a link to the invoice.
The draw will take place on: August 15
Good Luck Everyone!!
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Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded to Moyra.
Thank-you for entering!!
The barnacles necklace is a good fashion statement accessories!
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Tweeted about this giveaway!
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Tweeted about my favorite item:
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The Hearts on Fire Necklace http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11820588
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i like the neptune bracelet
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I love the tracks of my tears earrings.
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I love the Icing Sugar bracelet
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Ooo! The Under the Sea bracelet is my favorite!
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Thanks for the giveaway and good luck to everyone! =)
Riley has gorgeous pieces!
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I love the late winter bracelet.....
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I love lots but here is one. The Petrified Necklace...what a name. here is the link http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14216744
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Oh I love the Chakra Necklace
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I love the Porcelana Ponytail Clip... very pretty!
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I love the amber glow earrings
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I like the Wrappers Delight necklace.
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I like the Icing Sugar Bracelet
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I like the Stampede Ring and the Late Winter Bracelet.
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Her Mandala Necklace is stunning! The personalization on it is such a great idea! Another jewelry creation of hers I adore is the Hearts on Fire
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Sailor's Delight necklace
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Thanks very much!
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I also like the Wrappers Delight Necklace-very pretty!
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My fav is this http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28707463
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I love the hearts on fire package
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hard to choose just one, but i like these
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My favorite is the Leo earrings http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11907413
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My favorite item is the Chocolate Fix necklace.
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I like the caribbean holiday necklace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9914370
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I love the Under the Sea bracelet - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15854749
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It's been a long time since I loved every piece someone makes. I love the organic feel of Radically Riley's pieces...every one beautiful! Two pieces really stand out - Earth, Wind and Fire earrings and the Hearts on Fire Necklace...simple breathtaking!
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I love the Amber Glow earrings and the Petrified necklace.
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Thanks for the great giveaway:)
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I think my favorite thing in Moyra's shop is the Stormy Skies earrings! Great color!!
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I like the Hearts on Fire necklace. I just love wire work along with beads or stones...it just adds so much to a piece.
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The Mandela being given away is beautiful!
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I absolutely love the Chakra earrings! They are beauitful.
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I love the amber glow necklace!
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I like the Hudson Bay Watch
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i really like the Cuprika Necklace
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I blogged about this giveaway:
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I like the twistin ring. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
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This is my first giveaway entry ever in my life. I love the amethyst earrings called Purple Haze:
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Pearls & Swirls is special. Check it out:
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this is nice:
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Aunt Eva Steampunk Necklace
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I love the amber glow necklace, so simple yet pretty! Thanks for the great giveaway! I am really into orange these days! :)
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There is nothing more beautiful than the giveaway Mandala, but the Amber Glow Necklace is also quite beautiful.
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wow- the Shell Ohm Necklace is stunning!
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My fave is the Late Winter Bracelet, it's beautiful!
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I love the Crystal Fountain Necklace. It's gorgeous!
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My sister loves the Petrified Necklace. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
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I like the cornucopia necklace
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I love the pearls and swirls necklace!
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I like this necklace: Chakra Necklace!
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I love the Kathmandu earrings
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Hearts on Fire Necklace is beautiful
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The Under the Sea bracelet is so amazingly pretty!
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I would absolutely love to win a mandala necklace. Thanks!
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The Landslide Watch
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I looove this!!!
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I posted about your giveaway here!
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The Aunt Eva Steampunk necklace is so cool!
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My contact info if I win (fingers crossed)
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The Hearts on Fire Necklace is gorgeous!
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Pool of light necklace @ http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28686166
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I love the Third Eye ring, and it's in my size!
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I think that the Cornucopia Necklace is amazing and lovely!!
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I LOVE the Cornucopia Necklace! Thanks for the chance!
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The Cornucopia Neckkace http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing _id=18269051 garrettsambo@aol.com
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Love this bracelet!
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I love the Cornucopia Necklace!
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