Indie Designer Interviews: Wired Originals
Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Interviews
I'm a big fan of all of the amazing independent designers out there. In an effort to get inside the mind of the indie designer and find out just what makes all of these creative types tick, I present to you an ongoing segment I call Indie Designer Interviews. Today's interview is with jewelry designer Cari Taylor of Wired Originals.
Tell me a little about your work. I create original designs using sterling silver wire, gemstones, glass, and leather. I like to describe my pieces as "unordinary jewelry for everyday wear" -- jewelry that goes equally well with that little cocktail dress or your favorite faded blue jeans.
How did you get started as a designer? Since I was a kid, I've been a crafty critter, always crocheting or drawing or writing. I decided to pursue jewelry making in January of '07, and I naturally gravitated toward wire work after messing around with some wire sculpture in the past. I've also incorporated crochet into my wire and leather work. With the support of friends and family, I launched my online store in April.
What inspires your work? I find inspiration anywhere and everywhere, including the different hues of sky and earth, the angles of architecture, and unusual found objects.
