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Shop Name: Frawn
What you like to go by: Fran
When did you start your shop? I opened my etsy shop July 2010 and have been selling in shops since January 2010.
Is this your only job? No, I am a commercial interior designer by day
and jewelry designer at night. I enjoy the creativity of interior design
but it is confined to the built environment. The jewelry design
provides me with a more creative outlet where I can use my design skills
in a different way.
When did you realize you had this talent? I have made jewelry ever since
I was a kid. I wove bead bracelets and made FIMO beads and necklaces in
the 90's. I have always loved working with my hands and the intricacy
of jewelry making.
Where do you find your inspiration? I find it all around me in nature,
the city, and in my own home. That's the beauty of the laser cutter is
that it can work with any image and capture the tiniest details.
Who has been the most supportive of your work? My mom and my husband
have both been extremely supportive. My mom has always encouraged
creativity and she has helped my with numerous shows and has supported
me throughout the years. And my husband picks up the slack when I have
to go into production mode before a show and we have also collaborated
on some of newer geometric pieces.
What is one thing you would like to accomplish that you haven't yet? I
would love to see one of my items in a TV show or movie. That would be
so amazing to see something in film.
What are your words to live by or favorite quote? One of my favorites is
'Design is where science and art break even.'— Robin Mathew
