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Odd Bird Designs - Tara Campbell

Odd Bird transforms ordinary little objects into pieces of unique jewellery. Inspired by game pieces and other bric-a-brac, Odd Bird sets out to create mixed-media jewellery that’s decidedly quirky yet fun to wear. Odd Bird is for those who want to stand out from the flock!

The Odd Bird is actually a human named Tara Campbell, who has always enjoyed alternative crafting…possibly a result from not having cable or satellite television. Tara is a member of the Fresh Collective (designer's co-op in Toronto) and also works in the animation industry.

Dominos

Each decorated domino is printed and coloured by hand, then coated with glaze and sealed. The resin dominoes come in white or ivory colours and vary in thickness. Some may be embellished with a rhinestone or Swarvorski crystal. Each decorated domino process takes 2-3 days to complete. Each decorated domino is truly unique!

Due to some supplier issues, jewellery finding styles may change at any time. Please note that I am still trying to source a sealer that has UVB/UVA protection, which means that the colours will fade in constant/direct sunlight.

Basic Care

Odd Bird is about fun, not formality! However some care should be applied because it is handcrafted.

This is jewellery that should be treated like an art piece. It is not meant to be worn while swimming (not 100% waterproof) or playing sports (too delicate) etc. It is best to remove rings when washing hands. Nor should the decorated dominoes be slammed about as if they are part of an actual domino game! Nothing is recommended for small children due to small pieces that could pose choking hazards.

To clean, simply wipe with a soft cloth.