About us
Hello, I’m Olga!
Welcome to my world of handmade creations. I’m the heart and hands behind CollarCrafts, where my love for animals, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design come together to create unique, durable, and truly functional dog collars.
I am a passionate craft maker and lifelong animal lover. Animals have always been a part of my life, and everything I create is made by hand, with care, patience, and dedication. With my Belarusian roots, a deep respect for nature and traditional handcrafting is simply in my blood.
My grandfather was incredibly skilled with his hands and had a great love for animals, and I proudly inherited this passion from him. As a child, I spent countless hours helping him in his workshop on the farm — I preferred hammers and saws over dolls any day!
Years later, I graduated as an Oil Refining Technologist, and after that I worked for several years as a Sales Manager for professional electric tools. This background gave me a strong technical foundation and confidence in working with heavy-duty materials and tools — knowledge I still rely on today when developing and refining my designs.
I’ve always been drawn to uniqueness. And what could be more special than something carefully handmade?
How CollarCrafts Began
In 2017, a new family member joined our lives — Sam, our Golden Retriever. While looking for a collar for him, I was surprised by how difficult it was to find something that was beautiful, truly unique, durable enough for everyday use, and safe to walk on a leash.
So I decided to make one myself.
My goal was clear from the beginning:
to create a collar that looks distinctive and elegant, yet is strong, reliable, and safe to use with a leash — without needing a second, traditional collar.
I experimented with countless ideas and variations. Being drawn to natural materials, I naturally chose wooden beads, combined with high-quality stainless steel components.
Sam became my very first test subject — and the perfect one.
He’s a big boy (over 40 kg), strong, energetic, loves water and mud, and as a young dog he could suddenly pull hard when spotting another dog. Thanks to him, every collar was thoroughly tested in real-life conditions 💪
From Idea to Craft
Step by step, I developed a design I truly believed in:
a collar made with carefully selected wooden beads, stainless steel hardware, and a construction strong enough for daily walks — yet comfortable and elegant.
Quality has always been my top priority. I love my dog, and his safety and comfort come first — always.
It took time to find the right suppliers for hardware and beads that could handle moisture, pulling forces, and everyday wear. Each design was tested repeatedly in unpredictable Belgian weather 🌦 to ensure reliability.
I first made collars for friends’ dogs, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Soon, people began asking where I bought Sam’s collar — and little by little, CollarCrafts was born.
Continuous Development & Author Finishing
I never stop improving my work.
In 2025, after extensive experimentation, I developed my own author metal finishing technique. This finishing method significantly enhances the appearance of the metal elements, giving the collars an even more refined, premium, and distinctive look — while maintaining strength and functionality.
This finishing has become a signature detail of CollarCrafts collars and reflects my commitment to constant improvement and thoughtful craftsmanship.
What CollarCrafts Stands For
CollarCrafts beaded collars are 100% functional dog collars.
They are luxury in quality — not decoration only.
✔ Designed for everyday wear
✔ Leash-safe and made to be used on a leash
✔ Durable, secure, and thoughtfully constructed
✔ Unique, handcrafted, and made with care
For detailed technical information, please visit About our dog collars
If you have a special idea or are looking for a custom beaded-style collar you don’t see in my shop, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to contact me at: olga@collarcrafts.com !
Thank you so much for stopping by,
and for supporting handmade craftsmanship 🤍