Introducing Lauren Williams

Introducing Lauren from Lauren Williams. Where every item is handmade!! From her home in Melbourne, Victoria, Lauren hand makes all of her gorgeous jewellery.

Find out why Lauren started creating and why she is so passionate about the value of handmade.


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Tell us about your creations and your handmade process.

All my jewellery is handmade using vintage kimono and Japanese cottons. I also incorporate Tasmanian Oak and Bamboo Ply into my work. Each piece of fabric is selected, hand cut and covered using cover buttons. They are then turned into wearable items. 

My main focus is for my jewellery to be affordable and multi wear. 

My favourite things to make are my double-sided earrings and kimono necklaces which can be worn three ways. Some of my brooches can also be worn as necklaces.

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Tell us a bit about your journey to becoming a handmade artist.

I've always been a crafter but pursued it more seriously after high school. I completed an Associate Diploma of Visual Arts, majoring in photography. I diverted for a few years and studied to become a Horticulturalist, another passion of mine.

I still had the creative bug and started making jewellery with my neighbour at the time. Over the years my brand has evolved from card making, shrink plastic, hand poured resin and Japanese paper crafts to where I am today.

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What is your inspiration or where do you find inspiration?`

My main inspiration comes from the fabric I use to create my jewellery.  I also take a lot of inspiration from pottering in my garden.

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Where did you learn your craft?

I am mostly self taught but have learned a lot of tips and tricks from online tutorials and jewellery making classes.

In-person classes are my absolute favourite as you can not only learn a new skill but also connect with other creatives.

 

Why is handmade artistry so important to you? 

Handmade artistry is important to me as I love the uniqueness of it! I will never underestimate to love and care that goes into making handmade.

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Lauren is a much loved member of the Madeit Collective, posting regularly in our Facebook Group ~ The Handmade Marketplace of Australia ~ and sharing her new creations as they are released. If you haven't connected with Lauren Williams, make sure you join our FB Group and say hi !  


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Kimono Cord Necklace BlueufZ2nzsUiu
Double Sided Earrings Aqua and RedDUXIaeMdDH
Kimono Tear Drop Earrings - XL BlackiZCtSSm75j
Kimono Tree Brooch - GreenOpeNgUKVMj
Three Disc Necklace - Small Blue HuesGTCYNXaJnc
Double Sided Earrings Blues and GreensmSOA25Foy2
Apple Brooch - Blue FloralsNb8HT5LUSr
Double Drop Kimono Earrings - RedcXSEhT5spC
Kimono Tree Brooch - Blue162Ts9HZww
Kimono Pendant Necklace - Black and WhiteFxcSrJ72l2
Kimono Tree Brooch - FloralsfkSMU985os
Bunny Brooch with Gift Tin - BluesIMG_2240
Bunny Brooch with Gift Tin - GreenIMG_2245
Kimono Neckwire - Purple2mkWqg3j3z
Kimono Neckwire MustardEgaAMWQXpP
Double Sided Earrings Red SpotsymYR5WJ81A
Kimono Neckwire - Blue047Z3mOIb7
Double Sided Bamboo and Kimono Drops RedIPFc1eFeGH
Flower Brooch Green - set of twoIMG_2192
Kimono Tree Brooch - Raspberry and Navyiv1MfFFwWn
Double Sided Bamboo and Kimono Drops GreenixuUXVlKWc
Kimono Cord Necklace - PinkNw6wacODcc
Flower Brooch - set of two in ReddjfF2Qcrbu
Three Disc Necklace - Small RedIMG_2116
Kimono Tree Brooch - Multi BluesIMG_2198
Kimono Cord Necklace - Aqua and RedoTx6xc5hTU
Kimono Dove Brooch Raspberry and NavyIMG_2205
Double Sided Bamboo and Kimono DropsTPogyVL2z6
Kimono Cord Necklace - Pink FloralYQKHNp8Yld
Double Drop Kimono Earrings - Blue HueCu9FTGxxa4
Kimono Bird Brooch - Red and Black Ume4ocioP1K1D
Three Disc Necklace - Small black and whitecXz9LblEwn
Kimono Pendant Necklace - Green FloralgtEr2vYFW2
Flower Brooch Blue - set of two7w7E6GFbAL
Kimono Cord Necklace - Red and BlackRiHbCN2gAn
Double Sided Bamboo and Kimono DropsuUr4vgesxx
Kimono Neckwire - PinkyHeEzmy42Ie
Double Sided Earrings - Ume Blossom GreenIMG_2057
Kimono Pendant Necklace - BlueCZU0pFZkkX