Maker Spotlight – Get To Know The Face Behind The Brand.
Meet Jena from Cayenne & Cake. Jena resides in Saint Ignace, Michigan and has been creating polymer clay goods with her children, Avery (15) and Roman (13), for 5 years. Her 4 year old Cam is now starting to help out too! She is inspired by her kids, seeing the things they create by themselves really makes her want to keep pushing and making things herself. Aside from that, she and the kids find inspiration everywhere. When they spend time at the beach or on a hike, they use things they find there in their jewelry and wall hangings. Some of Jena’s hobbies include cooking, baking, photography, and hiking. When Jena and the boys are creating, they like to listen to a mixed playlist that combines all of their favorite genres of music.
Cayenne & Cake specializes in polymer clay jewelry, mainly earrings, and offers a wide variety of styles. Whether you like simple earrings or statement earrings, they have you covered! They gladly offer customs and their website is located in their IG bio.
Here are some words from Jena:
-What made you want to start creating?-
“My boys and I chose polymer clay as a way to pass the time while their dad was at work and we waited for their younger brother to be born. It was a huge bond building experience between the 3 of us. We started making pots to start seeds in for our garden and my oldest suggested we make jewelry… he said he got tired of me asking for jewelry for every gifting holiday, ha ha!”
-Would you like to share any family info? Pets?-
“Avery is my 15 year old son and he puts together our shape combinations for our jewelry. Roman is my 13 year old son and he creates our hand blended colors. On top of sitting down and making jewelry, they both help with packaging and shipping also. Cam is 4 and helps and their sister Cora, who is 1, can’t wait to get her hands on clay!
-What is your MOST FAVORITE item you have created?-
“I’m torn between the Kiki earrings we made, which were actually my husband’s design idea, and our fruit collection. All of the boys had a hand in making those, even our 4 year old son, Camden.”
-What makes your shop unique? What is your specialty?-
“We work together as a family, on every piece. Whether it’s just a pair of earrings or an elaborate wall hanging, each one of us has a part.”
-What is the story behind your business name?-
“Cayenne & Cake is a combination of our personalities… a little bit of spice and a little bit of sweetness, all together.”








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