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.
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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
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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:)
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- Published a new blog post: Bag Making Night at EtsyLabs1 day ago
- Twittered: Just added a Pendant section to my shop - all wire wrapped pendnts vr…1 day ago
- Twittered: I am only Two sales away from making my 500th milestone for 2009!! ya…1 day ago
- Twittered: just added My Etsy App to my Fan Page with my blog posts intergrated…1 day ago
- Twittered: @sydneyaustin once that happens my Nyblaque listings will stay up til…6 days ago
- Twittered: @sydneyaustin HEy!! long time ;-) Yes my shop is in transition since…6 days ago
- Twittered: @jazzycreations1 That is sooo cool! I retweeted the link..that even g…6 days ago
- Twittered: RT @jazzycreations1: Transform Jewelry into Home Accents: http://bit.…6 days ago
- Twittered: I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Indigo Diva Collection" h…6 days ago
- Twittered: Laura Slocum is a wonderful spirited artistan, loving wife & mom , gr…6 days ago
- Twittered: Laura Slocum is a wonderful spirited artistan, loving wife & mom , gr…6 days ago
- Twittered: I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Vintage Fusion" http://bi…6 days ago
- Twittered: "The Indigo Diva" is a collection of what i call "minimalist jewelry"…6 days ago
- Twittered: New Blog Post frm Ny Holiday & Heritage Month - Native American Spoli…7 days ago
- Published a new blog post: Holiday & Heritage Month - Native American Spolight - Cloudburst7 days ago
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