Time for a fiddle? Mentalembellisher's gorgeous and creative jewellery.

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Time for a fiddle? Mentalembellisher's gorgeous and creative jewellery.

Hello my friends.

Today I want to introduce you to something a little bit different on the blog. The designer I am going to rave about has nothing to do with weddings - but has everything to do with creativity, fun, beautiful work and just something plain different. Well, I say "nothing to do with weddings" however, maybe nothing to do with "mainstream" weddings. If you are a bride/groom who is up for a bit of originality, perhaps into the Steam Punk vibe, then this would be very, very relevant to you. My blog is primarily about designers in the wedding industry but it is also about small independent, makers, artists and creatives who produce something extraordinary.

Let me introduce you to Mentalembellisher's World of Fiddlebittery™ .

Mentalembellisher is a jewellery designer who creates stunning pieces of jewellery from vintage finds and adds a fun, original twist. Mentalembellisher explains: "we make unique jewellry using rare vintage typewriter keys and found objects. Many are Victorian Industrial and French Napoleonic inspired, using elements sourced in Europe. We sell one of a kind wearable art, rings earrings cufflinks handmade men's accessories. We specialize in custom type tags made from antique typewriter keys, using your choice of word. Everything is handmade in France and we are happy to personalize gifts".

I love the insect pieces, particularly the bees but to be honest, I could buy all of it!

The other thing I love about Mentalembellisher is the way they portray the pieces in photography and social media such as FB. Everything about this designer screams originality and passion.

Mentalembellisher explains the design process "All pieces are handmade in the studio which overlooks an acre of lush gardens here on the beautiful west coast of France. Typewriter key jewelry is our focus, making something extraordinary to bring a smile to people's faces. Mentalembellisher finds inspiration in the unlikeliest of places, there is always something new and surprising to be found. Colour, humor and creativity are the three little words that spring to mind when browsing Mentalembellisher's shop".

Aren't these pieces just stunning and so original? I leave you with the gorgeous owl pendant.

Gail

xxx

1 comment:

mental18 September 2012 at 03:32
Thank you sooo much, what a great article xxxx
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What I Get Up To...

Hello,

My name is Gail and I'm the designer behind Glass Oyster. I design and hand make "Unique Treats" - bridal headdresses. Each design is a total one off and usually requires me sewing for hours and hours - sometimes dropping off in front of the TV! I use a mixture of tiny vintage and modern beads, lace, organza or other fabric remnants and re-worked pieces of jewellery in my designs.

I love florals so you will see a lot of those in my work. I would say my style is romantic with a hint of vintage and a pinch of glamour.

I'm also a lover of all things hand made and hand crafted so I tend to share a lot about great designers I come across.

I'm very lucky to live in a beautiful part of Hampshire in the UK - slap bang in the middle of the South Downs National Park. A Scot originally, I share my home with my husband, two children, one cat and two hamsters called "Teddy" and "Laser".