07.05.08
My Interview with Theresa, Owner of TS Treasures
Please meet Theresa Anderson, Owner of http://tstreasures.etsy.com.
Where are you located? Las Vegas.
What do you design? Chain Maille Jewelry
Where/How did you learn this? I started taking classes in February 2006 at a local bead store in Henderson, NV.
Favorite Artist who inspires you? If I had to name just one inparticular, I really love Spider’s jewelry designs (www.silverweaver.com ), she has turned this ancient craft into beautiful wearable designs which is what I try to do as well.
Where does your inspriation come from? All over really, but sometimes I look at a jewelry design in a book or magazine and try and imagine it as Chain Maille. Often times it is just from looking at a bead and envisioning what would go around it, what would make it flow.
What do you do to combat creative block? I also do a lot of bead weaving such as peyote or right angle weave, so when my Chain Maille juices are not flowing, I will weave something. It keeps me from thinking about it too much and sometimes I will get an idea while I am weaving, for a great design. Other times, I might take all my rings and beads and just start looking at them, going through them to see what would work well together.
Where do you design your creations? Well, since my husband and I live in a small one bedroom apartment, it is usually sitting at the “kitchen” table or with my work tray on my lap in front of the TV.
How does your family feel about what you do? My husband is 100% supportive since he knows it is something I love to do. Besides, it keeps me busy so he can watch the sports on TV without me bothering him. 
Do you have any advice for someone looking to make their own creations using this method? Have fun with it. Always think outside the box.
How do you relax? We love to travel, to go to sports events or concerts, so we try to do that as much as we can. On a day to day basis, jewelry making is my relaxation though the occasional crossword helps too.
Favorite color? Pink and Green
Does this color show up in a lot of your work? Not really since I realize that not everyone has the same tastes as myself.
If there were more hours in the day, what would you be doing? Making more jewelry and learning as many other crafts as possible.
A sample of TS Treasures products. For all products, please visit Theresa’s website.
