Have you ever thought about what the inside of an antler looks like? Dreaming Fawns' creator Brenda Knosher came up with the idea while meditating and hasn't looked back since.
Knosher was an art major in undergrad and ended up being a psychotherapist instead. After wanting to tap back into art, she came up with this unique idea.
After enlisting in her handy man, she began the process of slicing antler pieces and polishing them to create unique pieces of jewelry incorporating beads and gemstones. Completely self taught, she experimented with the antlers and created beautiful pieces that are truly unique.
Since her creation, Dreaming Fawn has been selling necklaces and earrings from $30-$175 in Atlanta area stores and at vendor shows.
We interviewed Knosher to learn more about her unique jewelry.
How did you transition from being a psychotherapist?
I remembered how free I felt being an artist. I invited that artist part of myself back in. I asked in a meditation by the railroad tracks in Athens for an original idea. I was making necklaces before that. Five days later while meditating, I had this flash of putting gemstones in pieces of antler. They were slices of antler. I had never seen anything like that. I was filled with joy.
Where do you find the antlers?
I started getting antlers free from friends who live in California. They were naturally shed which was important to me. I've been cutting, sanding, and polishing them every since.
Do you know what you will get when you cut open an antler?
They are all different inside. When I cut them, you never know what they are going to look like. Some are brown, some are grey, some are white. They get a really high polish sheen.
Is there a spiritual meaning to you about the antlers you use?
Deer shed them every year. They grow bigger every year. They create balance for the male deer. I find it fascinating. It takes a ton of energy to grow them. They create them and they drop them. It's a metaphor of creating something and being willing to let them go. That happens with me. Sometimes I really love a piece and I let it go anyway.
What is your best selling item?
The biggest selling item is called a Trio. It has three slices of antlers with glass, crystals, and semi precious minerals in between. It is important to know that it is antler and not bone.
When do you add new items to your collection?
Everything is different. There is no way to replicate. I never replicate the beads and of course every antler piece is different. I have a new design coming out. I am hoping to have that for the holiday shows.
Where do you sell your items in Atlanta?
I have pieces at Inman Dry Goods in Inman Park and Garage Door Studio in Avondale Estates. The Indie Craft Experience is my biggest vendor show. There will be a show in Duluth in September.
Check out Dreaming Fawn at local stores or online at DreamingFawn.com.
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