Interview with... LEJ Jewellery
LEJ Jewellery is Jo- though I'm not sure what LEJ actually stands for or symbolises- it's a mystery! I particularly like the combinations of colour that Jo uses in her work as well as her eye for great beads!
Who are you and where do you come from?My name is joanne, i do many craft such as cross stitching, card making, jewellery making and i have recently started glass fusing and knitting. I live in lancashire with my husband and 2 lovely children.What do you do in your spare time other than craft?Spare time? whats that? no seriously i like going for walks and just enjoying the quite.Please tell us a little bit about what you make.I mainly make jewellery, my style is novelty although i do make some fashion pieces too. I love to make something which the chances of someone else having is slim. I have recently sold 2 VW beetle charm bracelets from one of my shops and have had an order for a spider charm bracelet. Plus pigs are always popular. What do you enjoy making most?I have to say bracelets as they are what i have the most of. I think lampwork beads are my favourite beads at the minute for making them with too.What part do you dislike the most?Having to wait until the kids go to bed before i start, i would craft all day if i could. It'll probably be easier once my youngest starts school next year.What are your main inspirations for making a piece?Sometimes i'll see a piece in a magazine which i like ie. colours or style and then i will change it so it is more my piece. I also love fairies and angels and a few of my pieces tend to be designed with that feel.Do you plan out your designs or do you get stuck in straight away when inspiration strikes?More often than not i will just put all my beads out on the living room floor and go from there, once everything is out i can see what works together and what doesn't.What are you currently making?I am currently making some beaded curtain tiebacks, i have just made a hello kitty set and i am now going to try and make some boy themed ones.Do you make custom orders?Yes, i welcome any custom orders.Where can we buy your work?My work is available from my website - www.lej-jewellery.co.ukMy misi shops - http://www.misi.co.uk/store_info.php?user_id=467My folksy shop - http://www.folksy.com/shops/lejjewelleryand my coriandr shop - https://www.coriandr.com/shop?seller_id=435