Behind The Scenes: Making my Upcycled Surfboard Resin Jewelry
The story behind my upcycled surfboard resin jewelry. Each stripe is from a surfboard. A board that was made for a surfer. Wearing a piece is a very unique way to stay connected to the ocean...
More DvH Signature Sea Glass Designs
You can now find some of my new genuine sea glass designs on my new website.
As always, Made with Dignity.
Smiles and Aloha,
Donna von Hoesslin
Sea Glass Designs
Hello Ocean Lovers!
I have been designing sea glass jewelry for three years now, but failed to mention it much here on the blog. I’ve been told by many that I need to share this part of my art more widely, so please enjoy the pictures […]
My New Collection of Jewelry Made from Upcycled Surfboard Resin
The surfboard resin jewelry is a fantastic achievement. We finally found a beautiful solution for the waste byproduct resin created by surfboard building.
Recycling Nirvana
I just introduced a new line of jewelry I created with the help of a few local craftsmen, made from upcycled surfboard resin, excess material created with the surfboard building process.
A Mid-Winter Perfect Summer Day (and Sea Glass Collecting)
I took today off. It was incredibly warm and sunny, such a departure from the chill we’ve had since November. What an amazing day it was! Funny, because I got an email this morning from a friend in Berlin. He said its minus 18 degrees […]
The Story of Stuff
I posted this some time ago and assumed everyone has seen it, alas, I live in a bubble of eco-consciousness. Most of my customers already consider the source when they shop and that’s why they choose Betty Belts and Betty B. They know we manufacture […]
Betty Belts at Earth Day Santa Barbara
Please come visit our booth at Earth Day in Santa Barbara Sunday, April 20th!
As a sponsor of the Community Environmental Council, Betty Belts was invited to participate in this very special Earth Day Festival which is located in the beautiful Sunken Gardens behind […]