Inside the Studio

Take a peek behind the scenes of how your Australian handmade earrings come to life.

Katie Tilson, maker behind Katie Tilson Studios handmade earrings at work in her studio

Where the Magic Happens

My studio is a little room filled with polymer clay blocks, shimmering glitter, mica powders, colour swatches, jewellery findings, and a very content dachshund who supervises everything.

It’s messy, creative, and full of joy — the perfect space to design Australian handmade earrings that are lightweight, hypoallergenic and full of personality.

Every piece is made with care and love, ready to become a treasured handmade gift.

Handmade From Start to Finish

  • Hand holding a container of blue glitter with other glitter containers in the background.

    Colour Creation

    I mix custom colour blends by hand — pastels, brights, swirls, gradients, you name it.

  • Handmade earrings being created in the Katie Tilson Studios workshop

    Sculpting & Shaping

    Every shape is cut, textured, layered, or sculpted one at a time.

  • Australian handmade earrings in polymer clay ready for baking

    Baking or Curing

    Clay is baked; resin is cured — slowly and carefully.

  • Handmade earrings being sanded in the Katie Tilson Studios workshop

    Sanding & Finishing

    Pieces are sanded smooth, buffed, sometimes domed in glossy resin, and always treated with love.

  • Handmade earrings being assembled in the Katie Tilson Studios workshop

    Assembly

    Hypoallergenic findings are added so your earrings stay comfy all day.

  • Unique Australian handmade earrings no two are identical

    Every Pair is Unique

    No two earrings are ever exactly identical — and that’s what makes them special.

Slow-Made With Love

I believe the best things take time.

Australian handmade earrings aren’t just a method — they’re a feeling. When you wear a piece crafted by hand, you’re wearing a tiny moment of creativity, joy, and care.

Each earring design is thoughtfully made to be lightweight and hypoallergenic - earrings that bring comfort and happiness, and they make a perfect handmade gift for yourself or someone special.

Thank You for Supporting Handmade

Every order helps keep this studio running and this dream alive. Thank you for supporting Australian handmade earrings and choosing handmade gifts crafted with care. I’m endlessly grateful you’re here and celebrating the joy of lightweight, hypoallergenic earrings made by hand.