Oak Leaf Crafting

Amanda Why

“Handmade jewellery, crafts, and gifts for every occasion. ”

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  • Clear Crystal Chip Children’s Elastic Bracelet with Green Glass Magatama Beads

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  • Clear Crystal Chip Children’s Elastic Bracelet with Blue Glass Pip Beads

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  • Malachite Chip Children’s Elastic Bracelet with White Glass Magatama Beads

    Malachite Chip Children’s E...

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  • Black Glass and Orange Miracle Bead Bracelet

    Black Glass and Orange Mira...

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    £6.00

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  • Garnet Chip Bracelet with White Long Magatama Accent Beads

    Garnet Chip Bracelet with W...

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  • Peachy Coloured Crystal Chip and Seed Bead Necklace

    Peachy Coloured Crystal Chi...

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    £12.00

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  • Mixed Red Glass and Decorative Metal Spacer Bead Necklace

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    £14.00

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  • Rose Quartz Crystal Chip Necklace, with Bugle Beads

    Rose Quartz Crystal Chip Ne...

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    £12.00

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  • Purple Glass Seed Bead Necklace with Crystal Bicones and Decorative Metal Spacer

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  • Blue Oval Stone Bead Necklace with Smoky Square Crystals and Gunmetal Accent Bea

    Blue Oval Stone Bead Neckla...

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    £14.00

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  • Hematite Crystal Chip and Twisted bugle Bead Necklace

    Hematite Crystal Chip and T...

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    £12.00

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  • Pink and White Swirled Glass Drop Earrings

    Pink and White Swirled Glas...

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  • Decorative Christmas Bell Charm Earrings

    Decorative Christmas Bell C...

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  • Set of 6 Wine Glass Charms with Pale-Pink Miracle Beads & Coloured Heart Charms

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  • Blue-Black Cut out Dangle Earrings

    Blue-Black Cut out Dangle E...

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  • Set of 6 Wine Glass Charms with Purple & Black Beads & Coloured Heart Charms

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About Oak Leaf Crafting

Oak Leaf Crafting

Constantly experimenting with new techniques and combinations to bring you something beautiful.

Hi, I’m Manda, a queer, neurodivergent, chronically ill/disabled creative from Southeast England.

I’ve recently returned to jewellery making and crafting, after a health-related few months off turned into several years, because I really missed it. Returning has been a joyful experience. Creativity is good for the soul, for the brain, and to keep my hands busy when I’m not writing.

Deciding to return was in part a decision made for practical reasons. Changes in my health have meant working outside of home is no longer an option. I needed something to fill my time, and hopefully pay a few bills, that I could be truly passionate about doing.

A lot of my inspiration comes from nature. I’m fascinated by the way insects, birds, and plants use colour, and like to incorporate that into my work. The rest of my inspiration comes from staring at beads until combinations form in my head.

I enjoy finding the right technique and the right colour and texture pairings to show off the beads, so I use a mix of cords, wires, and beading wires, depending on the project. I’m always experimenting with different techniques and different materials, so keep checking back to see what’s new.

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    Reviewed by Patricia

    Thank you so much, I came home from work tonight to find my beautiful jewellery set waiting for me. I think they are really lovely and can't wait to actually wear them.

    Tricia

    Reviewed by HelenCowlyn

    The earrings are even prettier than in the picture. They arrived very quickly and were nicely packaged.