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[laerilin]

Excitement in the new year! New year new designs! I'm looking forward to putting together a range of fabulous 20s inspired recycled clothing! . . . . . . #newyearnewlook #gethype #roaring20s #vintage #vintagestyle #vintageinspired #somanyideas #wiredwhymsy #vintageglamour #recycledfashion #ecofriendly #trashtotrend #ecofashion https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ySHXOF2X_/?igshid=vouims8eax9o

[wiredwhymsy]

Is there a tutorial for that?!

So, many of you who’ve been following me on any platforms for a while are probably aware that I don’t really make, sell, or offer tutorials of any kind for my wire art. Despite this, “Do you have a tutorial for this??” Is a question I still get asked constantly. Nearly any time I post a new art piece, someone is bound to show up asking for a tutorial. While it is -in some ways- flattering to know that someone is a big enough fan of my work to want to emulate it, I feel like it might be a good time to say a few words about WHY I don’t make tutorials. (And no, before you get any wild ideas, this is not a “tutorials are coming soon!” type of post.)

Truthfully, this question has two different, and both simultaneously true answers. 

The first reason is, I don’t make tutorials because I don’t repeat the same designs often enough to have a good set of instructions to offer. There are a handful of exceptions, designs like my pentacles and Viking shields, but those are designs that I poured in the hours to design and perfect. They are motifs that have been a signature staple of my work and my brand for a very long time, and frankly, even aside from any financial concerns, I’m just not willing to hand those over to someone else to make. Those are my small fingerprint in a centuries old art form. Even in a liminal space where nothing is truly new, seeing my particular pentacle, with its curls and hearts, anyone can see that and know that *I* made it. That is *my* work. It is something unique. While I’m sure that somewhere in the history of the world, someone else has made something similar, in this time and space, this design denotes my presence, as an artist, making things that no one else is making. Asking for the instructions to be able to make it yourself... is rather a bigger ask than many probably realize. 

The second reason why I don’t make tutorials is a matter of artistic principle for me. I don’t want to give you a set of instructions, to be able to make ONE specific design. I would much rather provide you with the basic skills you’ll need to develop your own artistic voice and signature designs, in whatever medium speaks to you. If there is a way to encapsulate that in a tutorial, it is a tutorial that I have not yet figured out how to write. 

That being said, I have absolutely no issue with any artisan who does choose to create tutorials, in any medium in which they are fluent. Creating tutorials is still a very valid and valuable contribution to art and artistry. It is just not something that is currently in my wheelhouse. When I choose to teach, I usually opt to do so in the form of either one on one crafting mentorship, or as a class, either virtual or in person. 

[laerilin]

Looking a smidge rough, and still in need of some finishing work, but these little gems are looking pretty good so far! I'm so excited! . . . . #wiredwhymsy #resinart #resin #resincrafting #resindice #roseinresin #frozenbotanicals #botanical #oneofakinddice #handmadedice #rosedice https://www.instagram.com/p/B9EkpdIB694/?igshid=1r4fb0b7t4i22

[laerilin]

Preview! New things are afoot! I learned a new skill today to make it happen. Globe knots are both fun and challenging to tie in fabric. . . . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #witchybusiness #preview #workinprogress #womanatwork #newproduct #newdesign #reversible #adventurewear #witchwear #festivalfashion #larpgear #elfstyle #fantasyfashion #comingsoon #recycledfabric #recycledmaterials #ecofriendly #ecofashion https://www.instagram.com/p/B8xTnKFn5rA/?igshid=1jlfga6q0m3tw

[laerilin]

Spiffing up my inventory with a polish, some new cards, and some new display stands! . . . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #newyearnewlook #workspace #workfromhome #workworkwork #jewelrydesigner #jewelrygram #designlife #designerjewelry #artisanjewelry #artisan #artlife #smallbusiness #smallbiz #smallbizlife #smallbizlove https://www.instagram.com/p/B7lh3E-hQPG/?igshid=lpuekallprz4

[laerilin]

More new upcycled and rebellion pouches are up in the store!! Catch them while you can, with free shipping through Monday! . . . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #cybermonday #blackfriday #freeshipping #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday #smallbusiness #recycledfashion #recycledfabric #upcycle #resist #rebel #rebellion #okboomer #tarotbag #dicebag #pouch #positivevibes #bohochic #standout #strongwoman #demandchange #demandbetter #changetheworld #millennials #millennialsewing https://www.instagram.com/p/B5isnKJFdVO/?igshid=1pn0v4898uwyh

[laerilin]

Experiments are afoot! Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on recycled, reusable, and sustainable products coming soon! (Fun fact! Even my stencils are hand cut from recycled materials!) . . . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #reusablebags #recycledfashion #reclaimedmaterials #resist #fuckthepatriarchy #okboomer #comingsoon #workinprogress #artoftheresistance #artispolitical #millennials (at Terre Haute, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B46MA7aFxqJ/?igshid=bcwgy9qjtrxa

[laerilin]

I'm bringing back the rose rings! I haven't made these little gems in a while, but I still love them. . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #rose #rosering #roses #rosejewelry #daintyjewelry #tearose #copper #copperjewelry #copperrose (at Terre Haute, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AI5knFHOD/?igshid=1nmou2gztd60c

[laerilin]

The custom Slytherin robe is finished! I love the way this turned out! . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #slytherin #slytherinaesthetic #hogwarts #hogwartshouses #halloween #custom #oneofakind #handmade #fandomfashion #cosplay #harrypotter https://www.instagram.com/p/B3pAVssF-yS/?igshid=1kfc3kq9mpz1g

[laerilin]

In the home stretch on this bad boy! Custom coats are always a unique challenge! . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #elfcoat #patchworkproject #patchworkcoat #customhoodies #onemanstrash #oneofakindart #uniquecouture #workinprogress #almostthere #ecofriendly #ecofashion #sustainableclothing #recycledfashion #upcycled #upcycledart https://www.instagram.com/p/B2U5MIpFBAR/?igshid=7duoguwenp40

[laerilin]

Lots of new pieces, and a few new designs! New variations on the Viking Shield, and a special Solstice quartz point! . . . . . #wiredwhymsy #solstice #summersolstice #solsticevibes #solsticemagic #vikingshield #shieldmaiden #valkyrie #pride #rainbow #crystaljewelry (at Terre Haute, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzx5TPtlcWC/?igshid=g9b8cv5m6lhk

[laerilin]

Sending out applications for festivals today! Yay! . . . #wiredwhymsy #adulting #customstationery #officialstamp #officesuppliesmakemehappy (at Terre Haute, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwR9zVHbRe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h6ttn8xkcug2

[laerilin]

Check out this fab sheer ritual cloak! The floating smoky grey is positively ethereal! The best part of all? There are four of them available! Get ready to gird your coven! . . . #wiredwhymsy #ritualfashion #smoke #slategrey #smokecleansing #coven #witchy #cloaksforsale #springiscoming #springgoth #getdressed #girdyourcoven (at Terre Haute, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvO980DnUpS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o3v5870ixt36

[laerilin]

Work in progress! The giant hunk of chipped turquoise is going to be a fabulous amulet! . . . #wiredwhymsy #wip #workinprogress #turquoise #statementjewelry #protectionstones #protectionamulet #ritualfashion #gems #brokentobeautiful #indomitable #imperfectlyperfect #perfectlyimperfect #strengthfromstruggle #scarsaretattooswithbetterstories (at Terre Haute, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BunT_4LHiQ7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dvryoyketgml

[laerilin]

Pretty pleased with the results of the experimental project! It still needs to be antiqued, but off to a great start! . . . . #wiredwhymsy #pentacle #witchy #witchyjewelry #newprojects #workinprogress #workfromhome #copperjewelry #copper #statementring #cocktailring #lightweightjewellery #lowprofile (at Terre Haute, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsal_IEHsH2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qluqdnungqgn

[laerilin]

Today seems like a good day for wearing some of my favorite orange things, and starting new projects! . . . #wiredwhymsy #wip #afewofmyfavoritethings #orangeaesthetic #orangeday #newprojects #bohoboots #oneofakind #mystyle #ootd #loudandproud #takingupspace #inmyskiniwin #puppylove🐶 #piggypupper #TerraBelle https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVpSCfHQXA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13wcmjtwqufwn