Nyblaque Nyblaque's profile Andrea / 36, Female / Member since March 2008 / Last seen 6 months ago

I first learned of my love for fashion/jewelry as a teen model at age 15. I starting making jewelry pieces and drawing clothing designs as a hobby.

In 2005, I decided to take my "jewelry hobby" to the next level. I learned from a few experienced designers different techniques to explore new ways of creating and inspired me to pursue selling my craft.

Starting out with gifts to friends and family, word of mouth spread and custom orders became more frequent. In May 2006, I took a bold leap and sold my wares as a sidewalk street vendor in the Bronx's Fordham Road and Manhattan Village areas. June 2007-Dec 2008 marks my first successful 18months as an online seller at Etsy.com.

With the awareness of the condition of our planet, as well as some of the social-political events that are effecting children and indigenous peoples, I am slowly taking my designs in a more organic, eco-friendly direction.

I'm now fusing my ideas with recycled/upcycled materials, minimal usage of quality semi-precious stones, and imported organic materials from fair trade communities in Africa, Asia and native American nations.

I deeply support the artisan community by purchasing findings,components, beads and supplies handcrafted by Etsy artists.

My social networks
Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/nyblaque/
Twitter:http://twitter.com/nyblaque
Blog:http://nyblaque.blogspot.com
Myspace:http://myspace.com/designsbyaminanyblaque
Facebook:/http://facebook.com/aminaniblack
Artfire:http://nyblaque.artfire.com
iNDIEPUBLIC: http://indiepublic.com/profile/Nyblaque

ETSY TEAMS

*ETSYARTISTSOFCOLOR* *ETSYARTISTLOUNGE
*THE NEW NEW ETSYSTREETTEAM* *ETSYFRIENDS
*ETSYJEWELRYDESIGNANDSUPPLYSHOPS*

SRAJD #1423
SRAJD Stands for- Self Representing Artist Jewelry Designer.This membership means that everything I sell is not mass produced. When you purchase from a SRAJD member, you are buying and supporting handmade products directly from the artist. Thank you for support:)

My Blogs

Nyblaque

Nyblaque

http://nyblaque.blogspot.com

my artisan jewelry, etsy team love, personal poetry and random blurbs of kindness:)

Latest Post: Holiday & Heritage Month P.1- Etsy Interview With NorthernLodge

MyIndieLove -a blog dedicated to indie artists

MyIndieLove -a blog dedicated to indie artists

http://myindielove.blogspot.com

this is a blog I created to promote indie artists with their crafts and indie websites

Latest Post: This Blog is Closed and Relocated to Nyblaque\'s

Meta- Soul

Meta- Soul

http://meta-soul.blogspot.com/

A single mom with an artistic soul going through an spiritual, emotional and professional metamorphosis- Hence the name: Meta Soul

Latest Post: Separation Anxiety

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    youhu
    youhu said:

    Hi add u as a friend and here is my blog, wish u like it http://asontvproducts.blogspot.com/

    March 23rd 2009 - Shout-to-Shout

    beadinggem
    beadinggem said:

    nice to "meet" another jewelry enthusiast! Thanks for the add!

    September 5th 2008 - Shout-to-Shout

    Nyblaque
    Nyblaque said:

    check out my new blog http://myetsysilkloveaffair.blogspot.com thanks:)

    September 5th 2008

    Nyblaque
    Nyblaque said:

    hey guys stop buy and check out my closeout sale:(

    July 20th 2008

    dreddyclinic
    dreddyclinic said:

    Hi, I just added you as a friend,have a nice day.

    July 13th 2008 - Shout-to-Shout

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