I started collecting healing crystals in 2015 for spiritual reasons when I was in a very low place in my life. I wanted to be able to wear them at all times so my Dad gifted me my first pair of wire cutters. I watched one video on YouTube and kind of just went from there. Before I picked up wire I was not good at ANYTHING artistic wise really, but I always labeled myself as an artist. It was weird. I’ve always been super creative, but nothing ever really clicked. I was convinced to start selling my art by a client at the bank I worked at at the time. I had had many failed business ventures before and I really didn’t want to set myself up for failure. Somehow, 3 years later I’m still thriving. Wire wrapping is the only thing in the world that can pick me up when I’m sad. I wouldn’t say that I’m the best at what I do, because I have a lot more of a simplistic style than most people that wire wrap. I marketed myself veryyyyyy differently from most people in the crystal world. I’ve made sooooo many awesome friends and connections along the way. I refer to my pieces as “costume jewelry with real gemstones”. I keep my prices very affordable, and I pride myself on having a lot of really good relationships with most of my customer base. Wire wrapping honestly saved my life. It gives me a reason to wake up in the morning. It’s the one thing that I truly am proud of. When customers tell me that they buy special display cases for my stuff or that they wear it for their most important days and events? My heart is literally filled.
I’m currently working solely from home right now because I broke my ankle so I’m very grateful for my return customers. My emotions are all over the place, and I’m throwing it into my art.
Here’s my website in case any of you want to check it out :). I’m doing free shipping until Monday right now because this week’s paycheck will be paying for my yearly investment at the gem show next weekend.
Www.etsy.com/shop/caitlinscrystals421
