How charming is Jessica Ryan? We’d say very! The young lady from Launceston heard Carol Haberle wasn’t well, and chose to send her some much-needed cheer. And here at Think Tasmania, we honestly feel that one random act of kindness deserves another, so we’d like to introduce a new business selling clay charms that is owned by a generous Tasmanian.
Jessica Ryan from Launceston, owner of How Charming, with her children
How Charming… What a Gorgeous Gesture
As we’ve told you, our dear friend Carol is having a right old time of it just now, and has been spending much of her time in hospital. We all know she’d rather be in the great outdoors, taking more magnificent photos of Tasmanian scenery. The main camera she uses for Haberle Photocards is a Sony A77 DSLR. And Jessica (or Jess to her friends) was able to create a replica charm of the camera. She then sent it to Carol (a complete stranger to her) as a get well gift.
How Charming, a gift to Carol Haberle of a replica clay charm A77 DSLR camera
Carol was very touched by the gesture, as she has been by all the support shown during her battle with cancer. She was also in awe of the work done by Jess and thought we should all know about her business. That’s just typical of Carol to be thinking of others, regardless of her own personal circumstances.
Getting social. Jess makes a large range of clay charms for How Charming
Handmade Collectible Polymer Clay Charms
How Charming is the name of Jessica’s business, selling handmade collectible clay charms. Jess makes her gorgeous little charms out of polymer clay which are heat cured. They are then used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and hair pins. All the clay charms are hand sculpted.
How Charming clay charms, hairclips and earrings by Jess Ryan, Launceston
Jess sells a range of charms and will also make custom orders by request. She’ll have a go at pretty much any design you want. The little A77 camera she made Carol is absolutely perfect, with an amazing amount of detail.
Handmade, collectible clay charms made by Jess Ryan for How Charming
So there you have it. People come into focus at Think Tasmania for a range of reasons, and from a range of places, but this is one of the better stories we’ve been able to share. Thanks Jessica, and all the best with How Charming in the future.
You can contact Jessica via the How Charming Facebook page,
where there’s also a range of polymer clay charms for sale.
Jess has also been known to have her How Charming stall at the
Daisy Chains + Desert Boots Market held from 9:00am to 1:00pm
at the Burnie High Gymnasium on the first Sunday of every month.
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Thank you so much Tania for this wonderful article. You’ve done a wonderful job. Thank you for the support, it’s very much appreciated 🙂
You’re very welcome Jess. It’s a wonderful feeling to be able to do something worthwhile for nice people.
Thanks so much Tania…and How Charming is truly so deserving, Jess has a heart of gold! (AND the patience of a saint, poor girl, I’ve ordered more Sony A77’s!).
Love and Hugs,
Carol
My dear Carol, you are most welcome. Your heart of gold obviously attracts others. Now we just need for you to get better so you can enjoy your real camera again.
A wonderful gesture. What a wonderful idea. The camera is so intricate. Now I’m thinking of all sorts of things like steam trains or even pork pies! (Stop thinking Roger.)
Roger
You sound like my 15 year old son. He loves the camera charm too, he enjoys photography but he also has a passion for steam trains and r/c cars and aircraft. In fact he and his dad own a 3 1/4 inch gauge live steam train we brought from the UK with us.
As a fellow Brit and knowing where the best pork pies in the UK come from, I wonder if you have found one to compete with Melton Mowbray yet?
How good is that!! Congrats Jess & How Charming for such kind thoughts for Carol. All the best to you & your great Business. RB
I met Jess at the Longford makers market recently. She had made some charms for me and I met at her stall to collect them. They are simply delightful. I will be buying more to post to the UK next year. They are something different and unique with the bonus of being easy to post.