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'Takes a long time to finish, but I enjoy the process': Accessory maker on attention to detail

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Apart from joining market pop-ups, Zara-Girstuns also showcases the painstaking and long process of creating her handmade accessories on social media. Credit: Supplied

In 2024, Melburnian AJ Zara-Girstuns started making handmade accessories for her side hustle whose designs are inspired by the Filipino culture.


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By Cristina Lazo

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In 2024, Melburnian AJ Zara-Girstuns started making handmade accessories for her side hustle whose designs are inspired by the Filipino culture.


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  • There are around one million people who engage in side hustles, according to the Australia Taxation Office (ATO).
  • Filipino-inspired designs such as 'Halo-halo' earrings and 'lumpia' are among the handmade accessories done by Zara-Girstuns for her side hustle called 'Likha Handmade Art.'
  • Apart from joining market pop-ups, Zara-Girstuns also showcases the painstaking and long process of creating her handmade accessories on social media.

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