New Member :: The Sparrow Fist.
Established in 2007, The Sparrow Fist is home to lovely collection of beautifully designed jewelry and hair accessories. Lydia’s work feels modern with a vintage twist. Check her out on Etsy to see her fabulous creations!
Meet Lydia.
When did you start crafting?
I have been dabbling in different crafts forever. I got more serious about it at the end of 2006 which led me to open my shop in 2007.
What types of materials do you use for making your products?
I use a lot of ribbon (vintage and new), paper flowers, random trinkets, and pretty much anything that has the potential to be turned into something wearable.
How did you find your way to your current medium?
I started doing only jewelry for the most part when I opened my shop. When I fell in love with some of the hair accessories online and in magazines, I decided I would give it a go. Something really clicked with designing and making hair accessories and it’s probably my favorite thing to make at the moment.
Anything new in your plans for 2010?
I am really interested in working more with felt and fabric in my jewelry.
What’s your workspace like?
Chaos. I try to reign it in with bins and whatnot but in the end it’s really just organized chaos.
What inspires you?
It depends on the day really, a visually interesting film one day or the feel of a certain era another day. At the moment, I am really into films like Bright Star and Atonement, and the feel of those movies and the way women dressed – a sort of disheveled elegance.
When do you feel most inspired?
After a good nights sleep.
What shows have you done?
I haven’t done a ton but I can’t really remember them all either. Some off the top of my head would be Strange Folk, Green with Indie, Big Ass Indie Craft Show. Currently I am gearing up for the Indie Craft Revolution show.
What was your first big project?
I don’t really do big projects per se. My first large output of designs though was probably the first Strange Folk I did. My fingers were sore from all the bending, cutting, wrapping, fastening. It was great though and I am glad I did it.
Pimp your fellow crafters. Name three favorites.
That’s actually really hard! I have so much love and respect for the talent that’s out there. If I had to choose I would say Mermaid Garden Party, Fancy Lamb, and Beqi Clothing.
Tell us one random fact about you…
I have a thing for maps.
