Welcome to another recount of the mysterious and occult local talent in Ontario. Today, we feature handmade Polymer Clay jewellery from the enigmatic world of LittleBookWyrm, a realm meticulously crafted by the talented artisan Sophie Hambleton. Join us in a tale of talent, an example of self-care, and a gothic appreciation on this adventure.
The beginning of a creative relief
Centered in Mississauga, Little Book Wyrm is a proud business owned and operated by one woman, Sophie. She has been making jewellery for over ten years but started working with polymer last year as a method to manage her stress and anxiety. More than a brand, it proves how craft and creativity help release tension and combat anxiety.
Polymer Clay Jewellery Artistic Process
Sophie works most evenings with polymer clay, making different earrings and pendant necklaces. Making spooky stuff all year round fills her with joy. She works passionately and likes to try new methods and materials with the clay, like alcohol ink and gold leaf.
Learning from her own experiences and having a nickel allergy, she finds her pieces of work comfortable to wear without allergic reactions. All the earrings are made using hypoallergenic materials and only stainless steel or 18k gold plated attachments. Most of the earrings pieces are light and comfortable to wear. A few larger designs are a little heavier, but you can find the exact weight by contacting her on the Little Book Wyrm site.
Inspirations and Favourites
As a book lover and fan of all things spooky and freaky, Sophie wants to bring the spooky to others through her innovative creations, a creative spirit that has come from her childhood. Horror movies and creepy tales like The Lost Boys, Pet Cemetery, The Shining, and Creepshow are some of her favourite movies and shows. She also often finds her inspiration in nature, dark images such as skulls and bats, and everything related to vampires. All these examples fall into her creations, whether they are beautiful earrings in the shape of coffins, mushrooms, ghosts or more gothic accessories.
Mental Health and Creativity
Sophie wants our readers to know that all her creations are handmade and that she firmly believes creativity is essential for mental health. For Sophie, crafting is not just a means of artistic expression; it's a lifeline in the stormy sea of mental health. A powerful tool to fight the shadows of the mind.
"I am especially happy to do flea markets and see my earrings make people smile." - Sophie
Crafts and creativity are proven to help relieve stress and combat anxiety. Using our individual artistic skills to express our creativity can help with our mood and prevent anxiety, insomnia, and stress. LittleBookWyrm is an example of how you can take a talent and a passion and turn it into a business and a valuable tool to improve one's mental health.
Social Media and Store Information
You can find Sophie and her earrings at local spooky, queer and punk markets around Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener, Guelph, London, Hamilton and Peterborough (Next market: Toronto Dark Arts Market). You can see which market she will be at next at this link or her Instagram account: @littleb00kwyrm. If you can't reach her at a market, you can always order from her website, www.littlebookwyrm.com, where shipping is available worldwide.
Dear seekers of the strange and the beautiful, allow LittleBookWyrm to weave it's darkly charming spell upon your senses. Each handmade treasure is imbued with passion and creativity, waiting to find its rightful place in the heart of the darkly inclined. Here at Sinister Cupcakes, we thank Sophie for sharing this incredible journey through her world of wonders and shadows with us. LittleBookWyrm awaits you.
This is all from us for now. If you want to read about other Ontario vendors, you can do so here or see recent news on our socials. This was Dualia. I hope you have a haunting night.
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