About
Fake Plastic Love
Turning daydreams into wearable art since 2019
Hi, I'm Scarlett ✨ The one-woman whirlwind behind Fake Plastic Love (named after Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees" because art should make you feel things).
Every piece you see is handcrafted in my Hong Kong home studio.
Imagine pure chaos with a side of glitter.
I primarily draw inspiration from my everyday life in Hong Kong, one of the world's best cities
My Accidental Metalsmithing Adventure
2020: Pandemic boredom meets YouTube tutorials. Zero experience + lots of trial/error + questionable life choices = a jewellery brand was born!
Today, I use my saw and torch like a pro (mostly), transforming metal into
wearable stories.
I began my metalsmithing journey during the pandemic, seeking a spark of joy and a tangible connection to creativity in a time of isolation. This pursuit led me to find my muse in the forgotten poetry of everyday objects, reimagining them into bold, fun, and often kinetic jewellery.
🔨 Handcrafted Magic
Each piece undergoes:
- Hand sawing
- Soldering
- Metal forming
- Polishing
- Wax carving
- Casting
...and probably some swearing
🎨 Enamel Alchemy
Self-taught vitreous enameling since 2020 (with a long pause). All pieces are torch-fired on copper. It's like baking, but with more fire.
🕯️ Wax Carving Era
New obsession since 2024! Shoutout to Alicia Goodwin's Domestika class, the best teacher for this addictive craft.
Also, check out my interview about wax carving with Sandy at waxcarvers.com
✨ Collections That Can't Sit Still ✨
Confession: I have creative ADHD. One day it's miniature furniture jewellery, next week it's Chinese antique reinterpretations.
Pandemic life inspired my early work (yes, a lot of chairs because I sat all day). Now I drop 1 new collection every 1-2 months. Surprises keep things fun!
Let's Be Friends!
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Or read my editorial features for deeper dives into my creative madness.