Behind the Scenes
Making of Madera's Chloe Earrings - Geometric Olive Wood Earrings
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Today, we’re talking about the Chloe Earrings, made from upcycled scrap olive wood from Croatia - where I live 1/2 the year in a tiny town called Stari Grad on Hvar Island. I've turned that Mediterranean goodness, into mini art pieces for your ears.
Madera Design Studio's Jewelry is for culturally engaged people who seek to express their creative spirit through their accessories. We create handcrafted wooden jewelry that tells a unique story and starts conversations about art, sustainability, and personal style. Our pieces are also perfect for gifting, as we understand that each gift we give is an extension of our own style and values.
"Upcycled Olive Wood."
If you haven't already watched the behind-the-scenes footage hit play below - but I'll also break it down below.
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I start with olive wood scraps - they may not look like much but they have so much potential. These scraps would have likely been firewood but now they get a new chance to venture out into the world as unique jewelry.
With the help of my trusty tiny table saw - that I am massively in love with - I cut the scraps into the shapes I'll use in my jewelry. I don't use a pattern, I cut each one individually depending on what the wood scrap looks like, I try to capture unique striations and markings in each piece.
Next I sand and sand and sand until every sharp edge has a delicate feel. Then I oil them to bring out the deeper colors and variations in the wood.
And l want to mention: no two pairs are the same. Each pair is as unique as you are. The texture, color and innate pattern of each piece is totally different.
After that It's dremel time. I drill each hole by hand on my press, then I attach the gold plated findings by hand.
In a world full of cookie-cutter accessories, be the person who rocks these handcrafted, olive wood earrings with all the personality. It’s jewelry with character, perfect for someone who appreciates something a little different—elegant, and never boring.
Shipping early November in plenty of time for holiday gifting