A B O U T M E (✯◡✯)

 
 

WHO AM I?

My name is Marnie, I am 26 and I love to create and make trinkets that I think are pretty. I ♡ my pet bunnies and going for a swim, and I am very content when I am in my studio making jewellery.

I created Marmalade Gardens in 2016, my final year of high school as a way to sell jewellery and fund making things. Over half a decade later my art practice has grown abundantly, having completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at RMIT majoring in Gold and Silversmithing.

I also dabble in ceramics although I don’t have a kiln near by in the country, but something I will continue in the future.

WHERE DO MY DESIGNS COME FROM?

All my designs have seen hours of trial and error; finding things that I enjoy and ideas in my head to then turning those ideas into a piece of jewellery that I think deserves a little spot in my collection. I find it easy to have these ideas, but translating them into metal while keeping into account wearability, practicality and looking cute can be a bit of a process which is why my collections aren’t huge. Quality over quantity :)

SUSTAINABILITY?

Big topic in our current climate! I currently integrate quite a few practices in my business to lower my carbon footprint. First off the bat all casted sterling silver and gold pieces are made from 100% recycled metals. I also use 95% lab created gemstones; as they are not mined they are the more sustainable option (and are just as strong if not stronger than a mined gemstone, don’t get me started on how beautiful they are too).

All shipping has been carbon offset!

CUSTOM ORDERS?

I really love creating custom pieces for you all. My commission books are open most of the year so feel free to message me via instagram @marmaladegardens or via email marnie_walshe@hotmail.com and we can chat about design/pricing etc. I’d love to make your jewel dreams come true!

Thank-you for supporting my little business, and allowing it to grow.

All my love ~ Marnie x

C H A R I T Y D O N A T I O N S :

The list below shows how much I have raised through Marmalade Gardens sales!

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED SINCE 2018: $ 2165

  • The RSPCA - July to Dec 2018 - $401 raised!

  • The Reef Restoration Foundation - Jan to June 2019 - $396 raised!

  • Myeloma Australia - July 2019 to June 2020 - $496 raised!

  • Rabbit Runaway Orphanage - July to Dec 2020 - $255 raised!

  • Myeloma Australia (round 2) - Jan to June 2021 - $275 raised!

  • Aussie Ark - July 2021 to June 2022 - $245 raised!

  • Pay The Rent Grassroots - July 2021 to June 2023 - $117

I would like to acknowledge that my art is created on the stolen lands of the Yorta Yorta peoples, and pay my respect to Elders past, present and emerging.