We recently connected with Kelsey Lynn and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Kelsey, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.

I’ve ALWAYS loved keeping my hands busy. I often ponder if it’s a distraction for my busy brain. I’m a lover of old things. I love old buildings. I love pondering on the history before me. I first remember seeing stained glass in the old churches I would attend as a child. Throughout the day you get a different experience based on how the light is shining through. It’s special. And much like the sunset you just can’t capture it’s true beauty on film. I don’t think I really imagined myself as a stained glass artist until I became an adult. I was an active potter and I happened to meet someone organically who had interest in the craft. They told me they were a Stained Glass Artist and I was intrigued with how it all came together. They took me under their wing and showed me the basics of the craft. From there I would spend hours at my work bench working through frustrations and making little pieces for my family and friends. My grandparents ended up gifting me sheets of stained glass they salvaged from an old church years prior. I find it fascinating how things come full circle. I’ve just continued to make from that point on.

Kelsey, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Kelsey Lynn and I am the boss lady over at Bone Dry Goods. I have been creating for as long as I can remember under various mediums with sheer delight. There’s something about creating with my own two hands that I just can’t get enough of. In 2019, I started Bone Dry Goods. At the time my medium of choice was ceramics. I was a studio rat, covered in dust with dry hands and and a desire to learn and create. Once lockdown happened and the studio temporarily closed I just happened to meet someone organically who was a stained glass maker and they taught me the basics of the craft. I would sit in my home studio, hunched over my workbench for hours and hours making gifts for the people I love, honing my skills and it just grew from there. Now I am taking on projects based around my interests requested by people who are interested in me and what I’m making. I make a valiant effort to ensure I am creating for not only my clients but, for myself. It’s been such a transformative journey.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

I remember speaking to a friend years ago about wanting to start a business to share the pieces I enjoyed creating. I was so hesitant and fearful of rejection. I thought “Who is going to want any of my silly little creations? What makes my work special and desirable?” They were so kind and supportive, boasting about my work. Something made me power through the fear. I look back and think on those moments often because I have powered through so much fear since that moment and time. Each moment I am faced with makes me stronger and keeps the momentum going.

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

I was actually just thinking about this recently. My constant source of clients has been from referrals. Not only have people entrusted me to make them a piece that will last a lifetime but, they so happy with it (and me) that they are sending new clients my way. I am so grateful. It is truly a dream.

Contact Info:

• Website: BoneDryGoods.com
• Instagram: @BoneDryGoods

Image Credits
Personal image was taken by Sarah Blenis & Elias Pittman (Kosmorama)