Interview: Jeweller Bettina Bunce
September 28, 2011
Bettina Bunce is the founder of BeauCoco jewellery. All their exclusive designs are individually handmade to create easily wearable pieces that range from the classic to the quirky. They work predominantly with unwanted materials such as recycled glass and coconut shell and work closely with craft groups in the developing world to combine and reinvent these waste materials using sterling silver, 23 carot gold leaf or swarovski crystals.
Last week we caught up with Bettina, to ask her a few questions about her jewellery, our first question was;
1: What are the main influences in your work?
The skills, techniques and materials of the groups I work with, plus a dash of everything I see around me.
2: So which Made in Bristol creative’s gift would you like to find under your tree?
Lots of lovely things but i really like Emma Well’s work. Victorian transfer glass work, really delicate and beautiful.
3: What has inspired you during 2011?
The challenge of building a business in this economic climate!
4: Describe your perfect Christmas morning;
At home with my family and the most perfect moment is when my daughters find that Santa has brought what they wanted (hopefully!)
