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TafSchaeferDesign

Handmade jewelry and accessories imagined thru nature

Exeter, New Hampshire

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Note from shop owner Taf Schaefer Design will be on vacation until May 1st. Thank you for your patience and please return after the above date if you would like to make a purchase. Thank you, Taf

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Last updated on Apr 19, 2024

Taf Schaefer Design will be on vacation until May 1st. Thank you for your patience and please return after the above date if you would like to make a purchase. Thank you, Taf

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Joshua on Feb 13, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome work! I’m really happy with the buckle!

Tarpon Scale Belt, Fly Fishing Belt, Fly Fishing Buckle, Fish Art, Nature Art, Designer Belt, Luxury Belt, Silver Look Buckle

Tarpon Scale Belt, Fly Fishing Belt, Fly Fishing Buckle, Fish Art, Nature Art, Designer Belt, Luxury Belt, Silver Look Buckle
Nina on Feb 5, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful buckle and belt. Quality craftsmanship. Second time buying one as a gift and very happy with it.

Striper Belt Buckle, Handmade Mens Fly Fishing Belt, Bronze Striped Bass Buckle with Leather Belt, Flyfishing Buckle, Bridle Leather Belt

Striper Belt Buckle, Handmade Mens Fly Fishing Belt, Bronze Striped Bass Buckle with Leather Belt, Flyfishing Buckle, Bridle Leather Belt
Cindy on Feb 4, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely perfect! My son in law loves wearing it.

NEW - Men's Labrador Dog Belt, Bronze Labrador Belt, Art Belt Buckle, Handmade Belt, Hand Carved Designer Belt, Bronze Dog Buckle and Belt

NEW - Men's Labrador Dog Belt, Bronze Labrador Belt, Art Belt Buckle, Handmade Belt, Hand Carved Designer Belt, Bronze Dog Buckle and Belt
Trevor on Jan 27, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Just as advertised and excellent quality. Looking forward to buying another one in the future.

New - 2 Sizes Pheasant Rising Belt, Bronze Pheasant Buckle, Art Belt Buckle, Handmade Belt, Hand Carved Buckle, Pheasant Art Buckle, Birds

New - 2 Sizes Pheasant Rising Belt, Bronze Pheasant Buckle, Art Belt Buckle, Handmade Belt, Hand Carved Buckle, Pheasant Art Buckle, Birds
Dawn on Dec 31, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great buckle!! My son loved it!!

Rooster Buckle (belt sold separately), Handcrafted Rooster Buckle, Sculptural Animal buckle, Handmade Barnyard Buddy, Rooster Art, Roosters

Rooster Buckle (belt sold separately), Handcrafted Rooster Buckle, Sculptural Animal buckle, Handmade Barnyard Buddy, Rooster Art, Roosters
Ty on Dec 26, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

5 star star star star

Men's Pointer Dog Belt Buckle, White Bronze Pointer Belt, Art Belt Buckle, Hunting Buckle, Hand Carved Dog Belt, Pointing Dog Buckle

Men's Pointer Dog Belt Buckle, White Bronze Pointer Belt, Art Belt Buckle, Hunting Buckle, Hand Carved Dog Belt, Pointing Dog Buckle
Kristen on Dec 25, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

My son loves his handcrafted belt! Thank you for a unique gift that he'll have forever!

Flyfishing Belt, Deceiver Fly Buckle, Lefty's Deceiver Belt, Striper Fly Buckle, Handdmade Buckle, Lefty Kreh Deceiver Fly Belt, Fly Fishing

Flyfishing Belt, Deceiver Fly Buckle, Lefty's Deceiver Belt, Striper Fly Buckle, Handdmade Buckle, Lefty Kreh Deceiver Fly Belt, Fly Fishing
Kristen on Dec 25, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

My husband loves his exquisitely made belt. This was the perfect Christmas gift! He couldn't be more impressed or happier with the quality of and beauty of this belt.

Handmade Mens Luxury Fishing Belt, Bronze Redfish Buckle, Handcrafted Bridle Leather Belt, Fly Fishing Belt, Nature Belts Fly Fishing Buckle

Handmade Mens Luxury Fishing Belt, Bronze Redfish Buckle, Handcrafted Bridle Leather Belt, Fly Fishing Belt, Nature Belts Fly Fishing Buckle
Julian on Dec 19, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I am really happy with the product. Taf is a great artisan and he provided exceptional customer service. I look forward to building my collection!

Rooster Buckle (belt sold separately), Handcrafted Rooster Buckle, Sculptural Animal buckle, Handmade Barnyard Buddy, Rooster Art, Roosters

Rooster Buckle (belt sold separately), Handcrafted Rooster Buckle, Sculptural Animal buckle, Handmade Barnyard Buddy, Rooster Art, Roosters
Marita on Dec 19, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The unique design is just what I hoped for as a gift! The quality is top notch and I know our son, the fly 🎣 guy will absolutely enjoy wearing it! Easy communication with seller and speedy shipping! Thanks for the gift of your craft!

Flyfishing Belt, Deceiver Fly Buckle, Lefty's Deceiver Belt, Striper Fly Buckle, Handdmade Buckle, Lefty Kreh Deceiver Fly Belt, Fly Fishing

Flyfishing Belt, Deceiver Fly Buckle, Lefty's Deceiver Belt, Striper Fly Buckle, Handdmade Buckle, Lefty Kreh Deceiver Fly Belt, Fly Fishing

About TafSchaeferDesign

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On Etsy since 2012

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Exploring form and texture in precious metals and stones.

I began my career carving stone and wood sculpture, casting bronze sculpture and sculpting metal objects to accompany some of my sculpture all the while tinkering with jewelry. About 14 years ago I had a great opportunity to design glass sculpture, objects, tabletop and corporate glass for Steuben Glass where I often combined jewel-like silver elements with crystal. I kept experimenting with jewelry and carving wax which led me to create a jewelry collection reflecting my interest in organic forms.

My buckles are like mini sculptures and a way to explore nature, activities and sports.
They have a sculptural quality, are hand carved in wax, cast in the lost wax process, finished and patinated to give them an aged look - all by hand.

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Taf Schaefer

Owner

I began my career carving stone and wood sculpture. As a designer for Steuben Glass I combine crystal with silver elements. This inspired me to create a jewelry collection and a line of men's accessories that fill my Etsy Shop.

Production partners

Harrison Casting

Johnston, RI

Harrison Casting is a small, family owned casting company that specializes in casting jewelry, accessories and belt buckles for artists and designers who do not have the equipment to cast their work themselves. I bring them my hand carved waxes and they cast them in bronze, brass, silver or gold.

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Last updated on Nov 21, 2016

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