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CREATIVES Jade Conneely Made by a Hun Having studied fine art at a university in London and working in an art gallery in Berlin, Jade subsequently spent many years since graduating, not creating. Moving back to Jersey from Berlin was a bit of a struggle for Jade, especially as she was starting out in a new career and direction entirely. "I’d always really liked the idea of pottery and thought it might help to get my creative juices flowing again, and honey, it worked! A short time after, I went to get some food with my partner and I saw someone selling handmade jewellery and I got so giddy, because as you can imagine I’m an earring addict. This really was the eureka moment for me and was when I realised making earrings was something I wanted to do." After that moment (c.Sept 2019), it’s been a kind of non-stop hobby. Jade works a full 9-5 so Made by a Hun is a real labour of love. "I can’t tell you how good the response has made me feel. I’m so flattered that there’s an audience of Huns out there eager to wear my creations. The best thing is that, honestly, on such a tiny island it’s allowed me to make and meet new friends and creatives, which is such a huge bonus. It’s something I wanted in London and Berlin, but felt it never fitted as interactions were mostly contrived or pretentious." I saw a gap in the market for bold, wearable fashion earrings in Jersey and loved the versatility of polymer clay. Each pair really is one of a kind, even if a collection is restocked it will never be exactly the same. "I also create custom earrings on request and you can find such exclusive collections at House of Mane, #shelikes and ChiChi Lifestyle Boutique. I plan to get into silversmithing and I’ve already started experimenting making vegan friendly bags - so stay tuned!" • Follow Jade's journey online @madebyahun www.madebyahun.com 64