Welcome to my site! I’m a queer & autistic artist living in the triangle area of NC. I’ve explored a number of mediums over my life, and I enjoy almost any form of creation and creativity I can find. I started this shop so that I could share and motivate my crafts — as well as to help me save up for med school applications. :]
Here are a few of my recent creations.
Be sure to check out the full inventory with prices via the links above.
My work is all handmade. Most of my work for sale at the moment is jewelry, particularly earrings – it’s part of my exploratory mission to never make the same piece / set twice, so everything is one of a kind. My prints are all hand-carved and hand-printed.
Use the links above to narrow your search, or check out my portfolio to see everything. All pieces are very lightweight and hypoallergenic unless otherwise noted!
Most anything can be customized, so check out the FAQs below for more information.
FAQs
Can I change dangles to studs or even clip ons?
Almost all of my earrings can be modified upon request from dangle clip-ons, but it can be tricky to swap up stud earrings — if you wear clip ons and a set of studs calls to you, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask if they can be modified!
This change won’t cost you, and I’m always happy to answer any questions or brainstorm any ways I can help accommodate specific preferences or needs.
The style I want isn't available. Will it come back?
I’m happy to make almost anything as a custom order — including designs I’ve made in the past! There’s a small upcharge for custom pieces, but if it’s a simple recreation or if it’s a custom design I end up enjoying and using again, I’ll take that charge off.
How do I care for your pieces?
First and foremost, remember that these items are handmade! Please handle all items with care and message me if you have any problems or need suggestions for how to repair an item that’s been damaged. Most of my jewelry is clay-based, meaning that they aren’t super fragile, but they may be vulnerable to damage from sharps or bending.
Many of my pieces are glazed or glossed. Occasionally, frequent contact with skin oils will cause the gloss to become foggy or clouded. In this event, I recommend a cotton ball with isopropyl alcohol to restore the item‘s glossy sheen.
If you have any further issues or questions about product care, just ask!
I'm allergic to certain metals, what metals do you use and can I request a change to them?
All of my more recent pieces are made with hypoallergenic materials — mostly sterling silver and surgical-grade titanium, which are the metals most commonly endorsed by piercers — but some of my older works still have findings that I can’t swap out for newer ones. If that’s the case, it’ll be written in the description — don’t worry, there’s only a handful like this!
While I unfortunately cannot make surgical-grade titanium my default due to cost, I keep a supply of findings on hand and am more than happy to swap them in upon request. Surgical grade titanium is considered 100% biocompatible, and is the metal used for surgical implants.
If you’re worried, you can always reach out to ask, and I can triple check what the findings of a specific piece are made of.
I can't tell how big these pieces are. Do you have sizes listed somewhere?
My listings tend to be sets of unique, individual items. As such, precise sizing is not always listed. If you would like to know the exact sizing of a specific item, message me so I can give you the measurements of the item or items you’re interested in.
How do I contact you?
contact@maybemako.com is the best way to reach me. I’m also on Instagram as @MaybeAMako , and happy to take direct messages there!