Basics

Channels:
Crafts, Art, Design, Fashion, and Writing
Genres:
Artistic, Beadwork, Blog, Jewelry, Jewelry, Philosophical, Self Taught, Shorts, Technical, Wearable
Roles:
Jewelry Designer, Writer, Mosaic Artist, Craft Artist, Copywriter
Specialties:
Necklace and Earring Sets, Color Matching, Gemstones
Hometown:
San Diego, CA

Biography

Capitola Girl was born a beach girl and raised by the coast in San Diego, CA. She works as a freelance technical and marketing communications consultant from her home in Capitola, CA. A friend introduced Capitola Girl to beading in 2004, and the fascination and fun she had beading her first pair of wire wrap earrings has turned into an all-out obsession. She loves stringing beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and anklets. Capitola Girl gets inspiration for her beaded jewelry creations from a variety of sources - everything from the outfit she has on, to her mood, and the cool things other people wear. And, she doesn't mass produce or put pieces into limited product. Every piece of Capitola Girl jewelry is always unique.

Statements

The Capitola Girl name captures the childlike innocence that lies in the heart of every woman. A Capitola Girl is traditionally feminine, upbeat, confident, and dynamic. Her interests are varied and always evolving.

The silohuette selected for her logo represents a woman's ability to live in harmony with herself and others. She uses her strength wisely, and always makes choices that are true to her heart. Above all, she embraces the power of all things girly.

Styles

Moody, bold, chunky, colorful, ethnic, ecclectic, delicate, and once in awhile, even dainty.

Creative Tools Used

hand tools, power tools, pliers, bead reamers, beading needles, tweezers, hammers, files, furs, drill bits, screw tips, sawblades, wire jigs, stringing materials, wire, chain, beadalon, accuflex, pearls, bone, wood, glass, cord, glue, adhesives

Techniques

wire wrapping, bead stringing, chain making, stamping, knotting, briolette wrapping, illusion floating, coil crimping, bead crimping,

Achievements

Coming soon...hopefully!

Exhibitions

Check back in 2008...

Specialties

Necklace and Earring Sets, Color Matching, Gemstones

Inspirations

Moods, Relationships, Fashion, People, Events, Music, Situations