Pride, Work, and Necessity of Side Projects: Kim Knoll’s vintage-inspired jewelry line RFRM and Kyle Eertmoed’s handwriting service Handiemail

What are you working on—on the side?

Kim’s side project is called RFRM (pronounced Reform), where she makes jewelry with materials, mixed from the present and past.

Kim: I started making jewelry back in 2003, after moving to Arizona for a 3-year stint and looking for something fun to do outside of work. I took a wire-wrapping class at the local park district and was immediately hooked. I learned the basic techniques and branched off into my own style, making enough jewelry to sell at a monthly...