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About The Mermaid
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am the creative mind and maker behind A Mermaid’s Mark. You may notice an overwhelming ocean and aquatic theme to my pieces! By day, I have been a dolphin trainer for years. I am so inspired by these incredible animals every single day and love them more than just about anything. Keepers and trainers in this industry all feel the same about the animals in their charge and I love when I can create pieces with the names of “their” animals; they’re like our own family!
I have been dabbling in jewelry making since I was a preteen, primarily beaded and strung jewelry. I always love finding new beads, it's like modern treasure hunting! Fast forward to a couple of years ago when I attended a conference for crafters and signed up for a class on “hand stamping”. I didn't have any idea what it was but it sounded interesting and in the same realm as my jewelry making. I picked it up pretty quickly and fell instantly in love. I have been stamping nearly every day since!
When I started stamping on my own, I made pieces with the names of animals I worked with and gifted them out to the staff. Pretty soon, my coworkers and friends began encouraging me to sell my pieces. I was right in the middle of working on my MBA and couldn't devote the time I wanted to it. My full time job was also very physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. Being able to come home and let my creativity soar was such a blessing. Hammering away at metal was also very therapeutic stress relief!
I was able to finish up my MBA in the spring of 2020 and got the chance to dive into creating this little stamping business of mine. I absolutely love each of the pieces I make and it’s a blessing to have my own space in my house due to my constant little elf hammering at all hours! ;) My coworkers and friends continue to be my “guinea pigs” when I want to try out a new design or medium. (They don't seem to mind!)
