Danielle Cadef: The Value of Planning, Focus, Organization, & Productivity in Building a Financially Sustainable Business Without Losing Sight of What You Love

I love hearing how each jewelry artist approaches their craft and business. As someone slowly works on one piece as time and often doesn’t have any idea what I’ll tackle next, the idea of planning out a cohesive collection feels like… well… difficult. I’ve made collections before, but it’s not something that comes easily.

Today, I’m talking with Danielle Cadef and in my mind, she has mastered the art of building a collection. Danielle is a rather prolific jewelry artist that I’ve admired for a while now for her beautiful and unexpected combinations with a wide variety of materials.

Now Danielle creates a large number of pieces for each collection release. Don’t quote me, but the last had something like 56 or 57 pieces. Each different, but sharing a common element such as color. And while she is creating these pieces she thoughtfully drips out pictures showing how the collection is developing at different phases such as grouping materials or showing the completed metal framework for several pairs of earrings.

Once again I find myself looking at another maker and wondering how they can possibly get sooo much done.

Grab your beverage of choice and head on into your studio because Danielle is going to share the method to her creative madness with us.

Bio...

Danielle Cadef Designs is committed to the adornment of those that appreciate individualism. Each piece is created to be an extension of the wearer. Every jewelry collection utilizes recycled metals (when possible), stones, fossils, recycled gemstones and found objects, in interesting ways. Her designs are inspired by birds- their colors, textures, shapes, calls and habits; the flora and fauna of the southeastern US, and the ocean. All jewelry is handmade in her home studio in Durham, NC.

Instagram: @dcadefdesigns

Website: www.dcadefdesigns.com

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