Makers & Shakers: lovelevel

lovelevel

Woman-Owned Business

LGBTQIA+ Owned Business

Minority-Owned Business

Instagram: @lovelevel.co

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lovelevel.co

Website: www.lovelevel.co/

Current Gum Pop Presents Events: People + Produce at Belleview Station and Friday Night BAZAAR

Location: Longmont, CO

“Our name was thoughtfully created to emphasize our values. It is one-word representing togetherness and harmony and evenly spaced to demonstrate balance.”

Tell us about yourself! What’s your background and what do you do?

I'm just a genuine person trying to spread love everywhere I go.

How did you learn your craft? Tell us about your first finished product.

We have a maker space in Longmont with classes and tools for us. Our first pair of earrings had burnt marks and were unsanded, yet somehow we thought they were just great, and so did everyone else. We improved little by little as time went on, and when you compare the old products to the new, it's such a significant difference.

Where does the name of your business come from?

Our name was thoughtfully created to emphasize our values. It is one word representing togetherness and harmony and evenly spaced to demonstrate balance. We use all lowercase letters in our name to signify equality for all.

How long does it take to make your product and what’s involved in the process?

We make everything in batches in the following order: sand, stain, laser, oil, and assemble. Staining needs to dry at least overnight, and the design process and to configure the laser on prototypes is a whole other amount of time that usually doesn't get accounted for.

“Our jewelry resembles the sun and moon, landscapes and plants”

Where does your inspiration come from?

Nature. Our jewelry resembles the sun, moon, landscapes, and plants.

What three words would you use to describe your product/service?

Lightweight, earth tones and boho.

What’s your favorite product that you’ve created?

Personally, I love the large sunflowers!

What question do you get asked the most at pop-up markets?

“Where do we plant our trees?” Across nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa. For every lovelevel item purchased, one tree is planted. By planting trees together, we give families the ability to transition from unsustainable farming techniques to a flourishing Forest Garden system. Your purchase not only helps the environment but also empowers farmers to end poverty for their families for generations. Learn more at Trees.org

What is your favorite Gum Pop Presents event?

Friday Night BAZAAR

What other Gum Pop Presents vendor are you dying to collaborate with?

We love Wild Lily Co!