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Nov 19, 2008

Handmade Spaces: Kaching Design

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Today I have the space of Pearlyn Tan from Kaching Design to share with you.  It's an interesting one, in that she creates her artwork here and also cuts hair!  Hmm... a good way to bring in more art buying clients?  Perhaps!  Let's see how she divies up the art space with the hair space, shall we?

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What do you create in this space?
I make the things I sell in my online store and also do haircuts out of this space. It is half art space and half haircutting studio. I mostly draw, sew, make collages and silkscreen posters, cards and tshirts.

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Where is it located?
I converted a house basement into a studio split in two for design and hair. I built a dividing half wall to separate the spaces yet keep them together. I put in a larger window to let in more light.

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What sort of tools/equipment do you use?
I've tools in the studio for hair and design
: hair cutting shears, flat iron, blow dryer, combs, clips, other hair related equipments, silkscreen set up, cutting mat, printer, laptop, button maker, sewing machine, power drill, various wood saws, router, etc

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What inspirations do you keep nearby? 

Magazines, my sketch book, music and a window.

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What do you like to listen to/watch while creating? Or is silence best?

I usually shuffle my ipod selections or listen to online radio.

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How do you feel when you enter your handmade space?
I feel lucky to have a space like this just downstairs. The time just flies by when I'm in it.  It's my sanctuary.

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To see all the cute prints, apparel and original artwork that Pearlyn creates here, check out the Kaching Design website!  And right now, you can receive a free poster with a purchase over $50, or a free linen tote with a purchase over $100!  See her site for details.  Thanks for sharing with us, Pearlyn!

Comments

What a lovely space! I especially love the dark clay coloured arm chair. I am in need of a haircut.. hmmm.

;) You'll have to head to San Francisco for a cut from Pearlyn!

Wow---what a great space. I like how Pearlyn has uniquely made this space work for her.

So. neat. It's so interesting how many different ways one can arrange, decorate and thrive in a space. Pearlyn has taken the bull by the horns...made it exactly how she needed it. I find all of these stories/interviews quite inspiring.

wow! this space is great p!! you never cease to amaze me with your "spunk"...you continually evolve with such grace and ease and i am real happy for you and proud as well..keep it up lady!!! you truly are a unique individual...

ps...one of the best stylists known to the bay area!!!

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