About
Jool, founded by Karly Bautista, is a metal-based brand.
Currently based in Newcastle, NSW all products are designed and handmade by Karly Bautista.
Nestled in the open bush lands of Medowie. She creates from her home studio.
Karly began her journey in 2016, completing her cert 3 in design and manufacture.
Over the years of creation and exploration. Karly has come to discover a style unique to her, and intends to further this course of action and deepen her connection to her artistry.
Thoughtful creation with freedom in design, through a multitude of mediums and materials; precious metals, pearls and gemstones, coupled with the application of techniques; lost wax casting, computer aided design (CAD), and traditional handcrafting.
Jool is for those that appreciate something simple yet eccentric, filled with love and dedication.
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Ethically Made
A majority of our products are made to order, never creating excess, ensuring we are one step closer to sustainable production.
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Eccentric Simplicity
Founded by Karly Bautista, Jool was born from her desire to create unique artisanal handmade pieces. Made for those that appreciate something simple yet eccentric.
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Handmade Craft
90% of all the products are handmade by Karly, with some casting outsourced, a return to true small batch artisanal handmade products.
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Locally Made
Currently based in New South Wales, Australia, products from start to finish are made by Karly. Outsourcing casting and setting services locally. Utilising trusted suppliers with ethical practices to source gemstones, pearls and findings.
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90% of all the products are handmade by Karly, with some casting and setting outsourced from ethical suppliers within Australia, a return to true small batch handmade products.
Locally made is a core component of Jool.
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All products are designed and made by Karly, utilising an array of handmade techniques, using metal clay, precious metals, wax casting and 3d printed casting.
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All metals alloys are recycled and sourced within Australia and the USA.
Pearls and gemstones are sourced within Australia and the USA.
Jool values sourcing local materials for all components of our jewellery.
Embracing circular economy principles to minimise our impact, aspiring to create positive change within the jewellery industry.