Kaminer Haislip can design and create custom wedding bands in silver, yellow gold, or white gold! Contact her directly to design original wedding bands just as unique as your relationship!
Visit http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/commissions/commission-policy/ to view her Commission Policy.
By Baron Christopher Hanson
From jewelry to painting, from mapmaking and metalwork, here are four leading Lowcountry ladies explaining how and why they, and perhaps so many other entrepreneurs, are building their creative companies here in the Holy City.
Our discussions and insights included each of their backgrounds, what it’s like to design or produce something often by-hand, and what challenges they might face as businesswomen and mothers.
What I immediately discovered is that each of these ladies has a deep passion for what they do, including a relevant education backing up their vocations and values. Unlike other cities, Charleston seems to offer them the work-life balance they need.
Kaminer Haislip Designer + Silversmith
Address: Redux Contemporary Art Center, Saint Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Hometown: Aiken, SC
Education: Winthrop University, BFA Jewelry and Metals, MFA Silversmithing
Website: http://www.
Kaminer is a contemporary silversmith who designs and handcrafts work in a downtown Charleston, SC studio. Her work includes functional objects, jewelry, and custom commission pieces in silver and gold.
Nine years ago, Kaminer graduated from her MFA program. Since, she has worked steadily to build her small jewelry and silversmithing business, albeit with some challenges.
“The most challenging aspect of my work has been creating and building a business out of it. Both of my art degrees taught me everything about being a creative and individual thinker, but the business side of it I had to figure out all on my own along the way. Many hard lessons have been learned about pricing, expenses, invoices, accounting, and marketing.”
How did you get your business off the ground?
“I set up my studio at Redux Contemporary Art Center, which has happened over time due to the enormous expense of equipment. Slowly I have purchased and acquired various, necessary tools and machines to create my work.
What mentors have impacted your business?
“I am fortunate to have found such an incredible mentor in my professor Alf Ward, and I have had unwavering support from my family and husband Matt.
How have you grown your business beyond Charleston?
“By pursuing different locations and types of exhibitions, my work has been exposed to a much wider audience outside of Charleston, and outside the Southeast.”
Her silver and gold works have been displayed in museums, galleries, art centers, competitions, and trade shows in 14 different states, and internationally in three countries. On April 29, 2014 she received the Samuel Gaillard Stoney Craftsmanship Award from Historic Charleston Foundation.
Kaminer sincerely loves what she does, despite the obstacles. She is also very passionate about advocating for hand-made craftsmanship, because the passion for handcrafted objects is also becoming rare.
“For me, it has always been about designing and making objects that will far outlast me. It is incredibly rewarding to draw something from your imagination on a piece of paper and then realize it three dimensionally utilizing similar techniques that have been used for centuries.”
Baron Christopher Hanson is the principal of RedBaron Advisors, a growth strategy, communication design, and PR firm, based in Charleston, South Carolina, serving clients from Washington DC to Palm Beach, Florida. Baron can be reached via (843) 641-0331, or via RedBaronUSA.com.
The entire article can be viewed at http://www.charlestonmercury.com/index.php/en/art-and-culture/271-creative-women-who-design-successful-niches-in-charleston.
Kaminer Haislip can create custom Bridesmaids and Groomsmen gifts for your wedding!
Some ideas for Bridesmaids include jewelry to coordinate with their bridesmaids dresses for the big day, custom earrings or a pendant with the design based the wedding decor flowers or theme (see Mum Earring picture above), a small silver vanity dish to hold jewelry and other items, a silver bud vase, silver mirror, and silver Mint Julep Cup or beaker.
Some ideas for Groomsmen include custom cufflinks with the design based on their initials (see Q Cufflink picture above), cufflinks that relate to the wedding theme or style, tie pin or clip, silver money clip, a silver and wood wine coaster, and a silver beer stein or beaker.
Don’t forget Mom and Dad! The gift ideas above could apply to them as well or something unique could be created to thank them for their love and support.
All objects can be personalized with engraving to remind your special friends and family of your wonderful day!
Contact Kaminer Haislip directly for all inquiries.
Kaminer Haislip offers a wide variety of custom commission services for unique jewelry and objects in silver, yellow gold, and white gold. Some items include, but are not limited to, custom wedding bands, wedding gifts, baby gifts, cufflinks, ceremonial silver, Ecclesiastic silver, commemorative silver, Christmas ornaments, and special jewelry pieces.
To view her Commission Policy visit http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/commissions/commission-policy/ and contact her directly for inquiries.
Kaminer designs and hand crafts all of her jewelry and objects in her downtown Charleston, SC studio.
Lynn Butler, independent stylist and designer who was formerly a Senior Style Editor for Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, interviewed Kaminer Haislip about her Charleston, SC wedding in September 2008 to Matthew Quinn. The complimentary feature is posted on her blog Little Blue Dish. To read the full feature, click on the link below.
Check out Lynn’s website http://www.littlebluedish.com for not only her blog that also includes design and wedding ideas, but also for a gorgeous array of home products!
Designer and silversmith Kaminer Haislip has a wide variety of sterling silver wedding gifts available. A unique, hand crafted silver gift will be cherished for a life time and a memorable gift to receive. A silver vase, bowl, dish, tray, pitcher, wine coaster, or box is an appropriate wedding gift that would be much appreciated by the couple.
A popular wedding gift is Kaminer Haislip’s Nest Bowl, comprised of hammered and woven sterling silver wire. The nest acts as a metaphor for building a new life and home together. Nest Bowl comes in three sizes, 4″, 6″, and 8″ in diameter. Custom sizes can be created as well.
Visit www.kaminerahislip.com for a gorgeous selection of sterling silver wedding gifts! If you do not see what you are looking for, contact the designer directly to create a custom commission piece.
The Preservation Society of Charleston will be hosting their annual Party on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7pm. The event will be hosted at Memminger Auditorium in downtown Charleston, SC. Visit http://www.preservationsociety.org/party/ for more details.
Kaminer Haislip donated a hand-crafted sterling silver box to the fundraiser auction. Attend and have a chance to bid on it! Proceeds from the Party benefit ‘Seven to Save’, an annual outreach program of the Preservation Society of Charleston designed to focus the work of the organization in a proactive and constructive way, delivering intellectual and financial resources to raise awareness and support for key preservation projects in Charleston and the region. More information about ‘Seven to Save’ can be found at http://www.preservationsociety.org/SeventoSave/.
