Rebeca Mojica (formerly Blue Buddha Boutique)

What is your mafia nickname?

Links

What is your craft?

Chainmaille (mostly jewelry but also sculpture and accessories)

Why do you do your craft?

Because I’m addicted. Um, I mean, because it is fun, and extremely gratifying to create something with my own two hands.

What are your sources of inspiration?

Geometry, fractals, high fashion

What is your favorite Chicago haunt?

Anyplace with good sushi.

What is your favorite beverage?

Water

Where do you buy your favorite beverage?

The tap, baby!!!

What is your weapon of choice?

My mind.

What would you be doing otherwise?

Nonprofit public relations and development, or teaching English in a foreign country

Do you have any advice for other crafters?

As Harold Thurman Whitman said, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”