When life handed everyone a bag of lemons for 2020, Kristin Pruitt made handcrafted clay jewelry.

by | Humans

Kristin of The Baked Clay Studio in Portland, Oregan, started her company at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many of us, she used her time sheltering in place to focus on something she loves.  

“When our state went into lockdown, I turned to art and creativity, a lifelong passion of mine. I found solace in creating, and I still do.” 

lemon studs statement earrings in polymer clay

“I was able to pull from my love of pop art, architecture and vintage, and pour that into my clay work. I spent hours/days/weeks, studying, testing, failing and eventually emerging with jewelry that I absolutely love.”

Learn more at: thebakedclaystudio.com

		
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