Renata Sánchez Ramos

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Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
My work is essentially about integrating different materials and techniques; to test out textiles and resins, clay modeling or picking vintage pieces to incorporate either Swarovski Crystal or Crystal Pearls into them. It all really depends on the moment´s inspiration or theme I wish to dig into, I would always turn to different techniques and try new applications.

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
2006

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
The great variety of shapes, cut and color as well as the endless applications. My creative process triggers when I contemplate the crystal's beauty; I guess it is as if the crystal "asked me to do something with it" On top of all, I always find myself discovering a new shape or color.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
There are many…but I love Montana, Black Diamond and Crystal Silver Night , metallic and opalescent colors. On Crystal Pearls pearls I would pick Powder Almond and Vintage Gold.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
It is also a very tough choice…but I'm absolutely fascinated with Swarovski Crystal Pearls, Bead art. 5040 (Briolette) and some Pendants such as art. 6015 (Polygon Drop), art. 6090 (Baroque) and the Round Stone art. 1028 (XILION Chaton).

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
Some pieces from the Fou Fou Chat by the Terror Sisters FW11 Dark matter collection with epoxy clay and Swarovski XILION Chatons ….or any from the Pandora collection with cristallized silk and Beads from the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS collection.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
I must say my hobby is my job, doing any accessory mixing techniques and materials… and if I do it listening to my favourite music with a chai latte on my table… it couldn't get any better. I also love to read fashion magazines and watching movies.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Intelligent, passionate and creative

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
My music and a suitcase packed with my treasures: Swarovski Crystal, Crystal Pearls, tools and materials to create

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
I usually check my mail and have a tea.

What is your motto of life?
Take the risk to devote your life to do what you like and makes you happy.