Hook & Matter

Black Friday / Small Business Saturday / Cyber Monday SALE

mattp — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:41:30 +0000

Hope you all had an amazing and restful Thanksgiving. If you’re in the shopping mood, we are offering $2 domestic shipping on our stud earrings and laser cut acrylic necklaces in our Etsy Shop today through Monday. Beat the crowds, don’t leave your living room, and get a jump start on the holidays!

Sheep and Wool Time!

mattp — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:37:39 +0000

Having fun getting ready for the 2012 Sheep & Wool Festival with my new intern, Joske!!! New rings galore. Thank you Joske!

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Etsy Finds

mattp — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:35:06 +0000

Yay! My 14k rose gold pyramid studs are featured in “Etsy Finds” today! Totally makes my day!!!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/98001953/rose-gold-pyramid-stud-earrings

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Drilling Bar Studs

mattp — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:33:59 +0000

I’m working on a new order of earrings and figured out a more efficient way to drill the bar studs!
The little drilled hole is where I solder each of the posts on. It’s an extra step, but makes the posts way more secure.

New Business Cards!

mattp — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:32:54 +0000

Making new business cards for the holidays! When you’re crafty, doing this involves activities such as……

New Tools!

mattp — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:31:24 +0000

This might be why I’m a metalsmith- I love getting new tools! It’s a dapping block and punch set. I use it to make to make these:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/104689728

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The Wishbone Statement Necklace

mattp — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:29:59 +0000

The wishbone statement necklace at its best! Thank you Bree!

Photographer: Anthony Evans THEMANUC , Model: Malene Jensen , Makeup/Hair: Nikki Valentine (Makeup Artist) , Stylist: Bree Cooley | Wardrobe Stylist & Fashion Editor , Stylist Assistant: Jessica Totillo, Scarf: artstring, Necklace: Hook & Matter Nails by POP Beauty

Renegade Summer 2012

mattp — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:23:31 +0000

Getting ready for Renegade this weekend! My first time doing the show! I’m making quite a few one-of-a-kind necklaces to sell this weekend and I’ll be posting some of them here this week!

Here’s a rose gold chain, custom laser cut acrylic and porcelain bead necklace!

100 Layer Cake

aimée — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 02:51:59 +0000

Thank you to Rebekah at A & B Creative for featuring our stud earrings at a recent bridal shower photoshoot! The ladies at 100 Layer Cake posted the photos here on their blog. Thank you everyone. Looks like so much fun!

Rose Gold Bar Studs – Heart Dance Gif

aimée — Sun, 13 May 2012 03:22:39 +0000

I love making gifs – well gifts too, but I mean tiny animated images. Gifs! Found a great tutorial for Photoshop and here’s what I made.

Haven’t posted these new rose gold studs, but will soon… Update: Here they …

Finishing Fun!

aimée — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:18:13 +0000

Having fun with new finishes for all my little studs. I’ve been dreaming of plating them in rose or pink gold for a while. Swoon… I wish I’d had these in time for Valentine’s Day! I’ll just pretend I’m 9 months early!

I love the soft matte finish – especially on the bar studs.

Looks like they’re square dancing! ”Bow to your partner…”

Martha and the All Etsy Show!

aimée — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:58:28 +0000

Thanks for hosting all us Etsy sellers, Martha! Had a fun time sitting in the audience with Bonnie of bonniebitescandies and Nguyen of knitknit!

Don’t mind my hair *wink wink. It was a long cold morning waiting in line outside the studio, but worth the wait!

Docica Magazine

aimée — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:28:08 +0000

March’s issue of Docica Magazine has a feature on Hook & Matter! The whole issue is awesome! (Mom and Dad – Hook & Matter is on pages 76 – 77.) Thank you Jen and Mel!

Judy is a Punk

mattp — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:09:33 +0000

Slap on some silver and pogo around the room. A classic look for grrrrls with a bit of an attitude. Check out our solid silver faceted pyramid studs.

Sterling Silver Pyramid Studs

Studio Time

aimée — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:48:01 +0000

Sunny Studio Stillllife!

So sunny and warm in the studio this afternoon!

I love you Etsy Finds

aimée — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:58:35 +0000

"Yours" & "Mine" Pillowcases

I’m feeling the love for my “Yours” & “Mine” Pillowcases! Thank you Etsy!

Fault Magazine

aimée — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:37:13 +0000

We got a little feature in Fault Magazine! We have fans across the Atlantic!!!

Thank you Felicity & Fault Magazine!…

A Chow Life

aimée — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:17:02 +0000

Our gold faceted stud earrings were making the round last holiday season. Thank you to A Chow Life for adding our earrings to your wish list! I had so much fun reading through all her delicious recipes. Such beautiful photos too!

Huffington Post Gift Guide

aimée — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:54:34 +0000

We’re so happy our chunky faceted gold stud earrings made it into the Huffington Post Gift Guide. It’s a special gift guide for that picky friend that you still love anyway.

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Holiday News: Etsy Transition, New Products

mattp — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:14:04 +0000

Hi everyone! We’re busy bees for the rest of the month, working the Columbus Circle Holiday Market and some other great New York holiday craft fairs. We have two important things to tell you about:

Our Etsy has transitioned to a new URL!. If you prefer to shop on Etsy, please visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/hookandmatter.

We’ve been so busy making new things and keeping up with Holiday orders, we haven’t gotten everything up on our site yet! If you saw a product that you don’t see listed here, please contact us, chances are, we’ve got it and can ship to you, no problem!

Daily Candy Gift Guide

aimée — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:08:14 +0000

Daily Candy likes our new wishbone necklaces!

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Welcome to Hook & Matter

mattp — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:40:01 +0000

Hello! Welcome to the new Hook & Matter website. Hook and Matter is a Brooklyn-based shop specializing in handmade jewelry and accessories. We work with precious metals, natural fibers, and fine porcelain, creating precious objects for both everyday wear and special occasions. Our items are for sale here as well as over at our Etsy Shop.

Celebrate Brooklyn with the {NewNew}!

mattp — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:20:31 +0000

The {NewNew} with help from Etsy is setting up a general store at Celebrate Brooklyn this year! We open in 2 days. Check out the awesome summer schedule of events here!

Governor’s Island Pop Up Shop!

mattp — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:06:44 +0000

Woot Woot! My Etsy team, the {NewNew}, has a house on Governor’s Island this whole – all the way through September – summer! Check out all the upcoming events and news here!

Free shuttles from Manhattan and Brooklyn run all weekend long. Directions here.

Photo taken by Cathie King Photography.