MaryClaires
Statement handmade jewelry and unique vintage
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Welcome to Mary Claires handmade & recycled jewelry and unique vintage treasures. Many of my pieces include vintage or old materials that I have collected here, there, and everywhere.
The creative materials I use for jewelry are polymer clay, resin, and many kinds of recycled materials. Of particular interest are watch parts, gears, and beads from recycled jewelry found in thrift stores. In this search for recycled materials, I often come across very unique vintage items, which I am happy to share with you. Giving things new life, including them with the color of polymer, encasing them in resin, and creating exciting jewelry is what Mary Claires lives for.
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dwane on Mar 12, 2024
5 out of 5 starsReceived my pair of figurines and couldn't be happier! I highly recommend this seller, safely packaged and even more beautiful in person. Thank you so much, made my day :)
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klt420sc on Dec 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove these Turtle Earrings, Great color of Blue. Mary is a Wonderful Artist and Seller, Great Shop Too! FAST Ship! Thank You Mary, Happy Holidays! 🎄🫶☮️🎄
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About MaryClaires
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My version of the Durer Rhino, an original 1515 woodblock print accepted in a local juried art show. -
Tools of the trade...some polymer ready to use, some completed projects. -
Stuff and nonsense that did not make it into any jewelry but may someday have a home. -
Some of my shelves...there are many others too full of cutters, textures, stamps, paint, finishes, etc. -
Inspired by CF! The Elephant in the Living Room. Won the humor prize in a juried art show.
Mary Claires Handmade jewelry and unique vintage
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Mary Hargrave
Owner, Artist, Creator
I am a jewelry artist working primarily in polymer clay, but a little with resin. I also love to find old jewelry and embellish or upgrade it to give it a new life. Bumping around to find old jewelry, I often locate interesting vintage items.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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Custom and personalized orders
We can talk but I usually cannot replicate items I have already made. I can do some custom orders depending...
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I try to give you the size of everything that is for sale in my shop - if I have neglected to do so, please just ask.
Gift wrapping and packaging
My packaging is done with as many recycled materials as I possibly can find that fit the size and type of item you have purchased.
Why jewelry?
Jewelry has always been a wearable source of creative inspiration for me. Art jewelry, in particular, makes a strong statement of individuality as small sculptures worn on the body for adornment. I value creativity, re-use of materials, color and a sense of humor. I also am a compulsive shopper at Goodwill, Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale, Hospital Guild shops and other likely places where I find old jewelry and other odd bits to re-use in new compositions. My current fascination is for old computer parts, recycled watch cases, and tiny found objects. I am a member of the Northern California Artists and sell my jewelry compositions in the gift shop of the Sacramento Fine Arts Center.