Meet the Maker: Natalie from Australian handmade brand, Rhyley Design Brightening someone’s day is what drives Natalie into making creative, little pieces of art through handmade jewellery

Brightening someone’s day is what drives Natalie into making creative, little pieces of art through handmade jewellery

24 November 2017

Designer Spotlight: Rhyley Design

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Fuelled by Smiles, Natalie: “There’s a real joy in seeing and hearing how my Jewellery brightens someone’s day”

Hello, I am Natalie; owner & creator of Rhyley Design. It wasn't until I had my first son 11 years ago, that I rediscovered the love of creating I had as a child. Taking workshops over the years as a stay at home mum, I have expanded my skills. And with the support of my family, Rhyley Design has grown into something I never expected: my own little business.

Assorted Rhyley Design resin and wood jewellery in shades of blue

Assorted Rhyley Design resin and wood jewellery in shades of blue

I specialise in handmade laser cut wood and acrylic jewellery. Every piece of jewellery is made by me in my home studio in Melbourne.

Rhyley Design wood and resin pendant: ‘I love how my jewellery enhances my customers personalities

Rhyley Design wood and resin pendant: ‘I love how my jewellery enhances my customers personalities

Working with different materials and techniques keeps things interesting and inspires new designs.

Wooden icecream charm necklace in progress

Wooden icecream charm necklace in progress

I love how my jewellery enhances my customers personalities from quirky-shaped studs to classic wood/resin pendants. There’s a real joy in seeing and hearing how my Jewellery brightens someone’s day. This drives me to pay attention to detail and create high quality handmade products.

Natalie at work with several designs: “Working with different materials and techniques keeps things interesting and inspires new designs.”

Natalie at work with several designs: “Working with different materials and techniques keeps things interesting and inspires new designs.”

The handmade community is supportive and inspiring. I am a regular stallholder at craft markets around Melbourne and have met so many wonderful Made It sellers on my travels, who I now call friends.

Natalie at work with several designs: “Wooden pieces, polished and ready for finishing touches”

Natalie at work with several designs: “Wooden pieces, polished and ready for finishing touches”

I have been selling on Made It for several years. It is a good place for Australian handmade products and has been a great platform to launch and continue to grow my business.

Rhyley Design’s colourful Madeit Makers Village market display at Sweet Expo, Melbourne