My name is Peter Mielech. I'm an Asian American, 3rd generation woodworker and jewelry designer from Saint Paul, MN. I work mostly in found and upcycled wood with resin, creating unique, wearable art.

There are many people that use resin today and even more woodworkers, but for some reason there are only a few artists in the U.S. that combine the two mediums to create jewelry. I use a specific, one-of-a-kind technique of layering and marbling different pigments within the resin that often mimics stones. I do not use pre-shaped molds for the wood/resin jewelry and all my bowl designs are hand painted and drawn. My pricing is standardized for convenience and affordability of the consumer. It does not mean the each piece is not unique and special.

As a studio art major in college I had an interest in many mediums, ending up focusing on graphic design. I started my graphic design career over 20 years ago working in a variety of agencies and industries, from sports and music, to consumer packaging, footwear, and display design.

The pandemic quickly turned my hobby into a business and now I’ve transitioned the 9-5 grind into a 24/7 passion. I love seeing my work around town in stores and on people. I’m learning and improving every day, and the fluid nature of this arts community keeps me excited and humble.