If you love unique, stunning cuffs, we know you’ll be excited to visit Lindsey Owen Custom Jewelry at the upcoming 2019 Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash. We squeezed in a fun Q&A with Lindsey just for y’all …
What are you most looking forward to for the Jingle Bash?
I'm looking forward to seeing all the creative talent! It is so exciting to be apart of this wonderful maker movement and well known event. It’s a lovely feeling, knowing I am walking into an event that attracts the exact client that I look for: people that appreciate the maker!
Is your shop offering anything new, special or different at the Bash?
I am hoping to be finished with a line of adjustable cuff bracelets with gorgeous enamel stones. I will be offering a discount on Gift Cards as well!
What is your favorite part of prepping for an upcoming show?
My favorite part of prepping for a show is the feeling I get when I have everything loaded up in my car ready to go, and there's nothing left to do but get some sleep and head out!
What makes this event special for you?
This event is super special to me because I have done well known craft fairs in other big cities but not in my own city of Dallas! I'm so excited to meet many new clients that I can cater to within the DFW world!
Is there a story behind your business name?
When I got married, I kept my maiden name in my business name for a few reasons- the O is shaped like a cuff (thanks to my talented graphics guru brother Garrett!) and because my mom and dad both gave me the creative and technical skills that I have honed over the years. My dad is a master mechanic and welder, and can build anything out of anything. My mom is a talented illustrator and general crafty person. I wanted to keep my roots in my name. Owen is where my creative path began. :)
What is a typical day of work like for you?
Up early! I try to get some exercise and some peace with a walk or a bike ride and a talk with God. In the production studio by 10a, and work until I'm hungry. Break for lunch, maybe answer some emails or work on PR projects... then back to the grind. I try to put in 6-10 hours into production since my process is so labor intense. If I'm not in my studio making the jewelry, I am photographing pieces in my front yard, or delivering custom fit cuffs to beloved clients.
What is your professional background and how did it lead you to the creative work you are pursuing now?
I achieved my BFA in Jewelry Design + Silversmithing in 2007 at The University of Kansas. The last semester of my senior year I could NOT stop making cuff bracelets of all kinds. I dabbled in a blacksmith apprenticeship, working in traditional jewelry stores, and finally decided I wanted to be my own boss when I moved to Dallas in 2010. I had started working professionally as a jewelry maker in 2008 but I did not have the sales to support myself without a second job waiting tables until 2018.
How would you describe your shop?
My favorite and most uttered phrase from newcomers when they visit my booth is "I've never seen anything like this."
What do you enjoy most about working with your team?
I love working with my mother in law at shows! She knows how to talk with clients and is so incredibly helpful with tear down and loading up.
What do you find the most challenging about your work?
Cutting thick metal with a small handsaw and sanding it down is taxing. My studio is in my garage, which is not insulated, which means 80% of the year I'm sweaty or freezing.
Do you have any tips for finding work/life balance?
Make time to take care of your body and mind. Otherwise the creative juices don’t flow as freely!
Is there anything you would like to add?
Buy local! You're making your community a better place! Thank you for reading what I have to say! :)
Shop from dozens of artists offering unique handmade wares at the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 9. From original art, home goods, and artisanal soaps to local jewelry designers, leather workers and so much more! Check out the event on Facebook here. And find out how to shop the Bash like a pro here. We’ll see y’all at the Bash!