Happy Friday beautiful people! This week we have a new British designer -Jimmy Dean- with a new skill that we didn't share before! It's Origami. Jimmy is the owner and the maker of OrigArti, and he's got a ranged of fabulous accessories. Here's the artist himself!
1. Tell us a little bit about your shop; how did you start? How did you learn your craft? Why did you start? What do you sell?
I formed OrigArti in April 2012 after I decided to host an anime themed birthday for my 27th. I created a block top with 50 origami cranes stitched onto it. It looked awesome and I quickly developed a passion for origami. I have always loved Japanese culture and it seemed like the best idea to create origami fashion accessories as there isn't am lot of it about. I quickly learned how to make different kinds of flowers, animals and shapes which are slowly being developed into unique pieces for people to wear as hair clips, brooches and more. I opened my shop in July 2012, though not much of it has been on sale (I mainly do bespoke items and commissions). I am now working on a new range of higher quality items which I am going to advertise on my Etsy page and would love to make OrigArti my full time job in the future! |
| how awesome is this jacket! |
2. What inspires you? Is there a special place that you like to go to get inspired? What is it? Any favorite galleries or exhibits that inspire you?
I am a massive fan of Japanese culture and anime. I have always loved the unique designs, shapes and colours and to me, the bigger the better! I have a broad imagination and can just get lost on walks out along the beach and through the woods where I get a lot of inspiration. It allows my mind to go wild and I always visualize new ideas, though my ideas seems bigger than the reality (I intend to work on this). 3. Who is the biggest supporter of your craft/Art & business?
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| Origami Lotus Flower Lanterns find them here |
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| when the above lanterns are lit -beautiful- |
4. Are you part of a crafting group? Tell us a little about it
5. What do you enjoy making the most?
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| find this gorgeous piece here |
6. What do you like to do for fun?
7. Do you have a crafts room/workshop?
I am in the process of moving house and will be getting an extra room to use as a workshop/ studio/ showroom. I would like to make a life-size 3d origami dragon that goes up the wall and across the ceiling. It needs to be as creative, imaginative and magical as possible so I can always be surrounded by inspiration. |
| the awesome dragon Made from over 400 individually hand-folded pieces of paper. |
8. Do you have any tips for people who want to start making their hobby into their business?
All I really say is that no matter how small or silly an idea might be, you can suprise yourself with how far an idea can go if you just believe in your own abilities. It takes a lot of work, but the best thing you can do is just keep telling people about it. Get them excited about your work and you'll get excited too. Always take the advice of other crafters and always take an opportunity when it is presented to you. It is a journey and you have to enjoy that journey! |
| similar butterfly hair clips here |
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