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
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