About

My name is Kate LaPrelle; I live in Richmond, VA. Handmade by Kate was created as a way for me to showcase my work. I create because I love to, because ideas keep coming into my head, because I see things I could make as I'm falling asleep at night. I don't really make any money from this hobby, although I try to sell at craft shows and music festivals when I can. My dream is to someday make a living from my art, but of course I'd still do it if I never made another cent.

I work mainly in polymer clay, which is a plastic-like clay that you bake in your oven. Every piece I make is unique; I don't use molds for any of my sculpture. I also like to work with fabric, beads, and whatever else I find lying around! I use anything and everything to make fun, colorful, fantastical art.