[tweet_box design=”box_07″ float=”none”]“Dare to Dream is the collection that embodies our desire to dream; our wish to allow our dreams to permeate our existence; to grow, to expand, to morph into even bigger dreams. To become reality.” Alene Geed [/tweet_box]
My very first experiment (after taking several classes) was one involving fusing metals to create a design. I got the idea from one of the books I found early on. Getting Started Making Metal Jewelry by Mark Lareau. FYI, this is a great beginners book for those interested in metals.
I just so love your designs, Alene! And obviously I love the fusing process (even though I didn’t know it :), because I’m so drawn to these pieces.
thank you Susan! The fusing process creates such unusual designs. I am happy that you are drawn to them
Oh, that opal necklace! And those earrings. I love the idea of a dare to dream collection and your creations are truly beautiful, Alene.
thanks! The opal necklace is truly my all time favorite design. Sometimes a plan just comes together 🙂
Alene,
I love your designs they are so original and the Opal is gorgeous.
Thank You,
Lori English
thank you so much Lori. I love hearing that you love them. The creative process seems to be endless for me these days
Dare to dream is so powerful and right up my alley too as I am about making dreams a reality. Love your work, darling…..
thanks so much Teresa. Life is almost daring to dream isn’t it?
Your jewellery has such a personal touch. It’s so important to love what you wear and feel connected to it. Opal is so so pretty too.
thanks for that great compliment Sonya. Each piece does carry a part of me in it.
Concept and process always produces meaningful art and your Dare to Dream collection proves that.
thanks Jeanie. I appreciate that coming from a fellow designer and artist!
I like that your jewelry has a deeper meaning “the fusing process is like our dreams” Often I feel more inspired when I’m wearing something that has a story and your jewelry has that!
thanks Crystal. Yes I do believe the story makes all the difference. It evokes what I feel when creating the design.
A friend of mine makes jewelry. She once showed me a little about how you make it. It’s a very skilled and interesting profession. Great job on your designs.
Thanks so much Clive. Yes there is a lot of skill, and countless mistakes before someone gets a feel for this kind of work. The passion for it overrides the frustration though. Seeing a finished design come together is very fulfilling
Looooove your video and the way you compared metal work with dreams! I bought a beginner book on creating metal jewelry a few years ago but never followed through. After purchasing a few gemstones from a special vacation, I had high hopes of crafting metal bezels for them. Maybe one day!
Thanks Meghan. Designing is addictive. I hope you get the desire someday to create jewelry from your special gemstones
Beautiful pieces, Alene! I love the look of the fused metal and reading this I felt the same way about creating art. “it starts with a concept (in this case my idea for the piece) and then it takes its own leap into the final design; one that I could not have imagined or predicted!” This really is the essence of creating all art…as well as the foundation of dreams, as you mention, of course. It really looks like you have an amazing time creating this jewelry as well!
Thanks so much Beverley. I agree that all art forms use this same process. I’ve heard authors speak about how their characters literally become alive and morph into something not originally conceived by the author
I love the idea of wearing unique jewelry. As I get older, it’s more important to me to wear statement pieces, even if they are small and relatively inexpensive.
I gree Jackie. When I was younger I wore anything and everything but now am more discriminating
Totally in LOVE with the Peruvian Opal & Sterling. Just love your style, and love learning about jewelry. Great Post!
Thank you Robin. Peruvian opal is so pretty. I splurged on more of it when I was at the Gem show.. so more of my designs will feature it
Hi Alene,
You are so talented, girl! Love all of your designs especially this collection! Will have to get me something for myself for Christmas 🙂 Getting on your mailing list right now!
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful pieces 🙂
Yippee. Cannot wait to see what you select
I love your art pieces Alene. When I read the description of how you do this, it makes me think that this is a meditative process. Your jewelry looks like it is fit for a Goddess!
Thank you for this amazing compliment ? And yes it is similar to a meditative process. I feel in the zone when creating
I like the globby ones like the opal one… it’s pretty cool on how you can melt the metal down to make it a beautiful work of art.
Have never called it globby but the name fits ?
Love the Dare to Dream name. These are amazing works of art. That opal one is fantastic.
Thanks Karen the opal is my all time favorite
Beautiful pieces that manifest out of your fusion process. I’ve always thought of creativity as being a working relationship between you and the materials, and sometimes the materials tell you what they want to do.
Thanks Joyce. I agree totally. Often when I am creating at the bench, the finished design looks nothing like I first envisioned. I love that concept of the creative process.
When I think of fusing, my trip to Bermuda comes to mind. It was there that I learned about the Bermuda Stone–a stone made by fusing together four colors that represent family, friends, good health and wealth.
that stone sounds fascinating. Thanks so much for sharing Rachel.
Beautiful pieces, Alene, and I love the video!
thanks Mindy. Appreciate it. The videos are a great way to tell the story
Dare to dream… love your dream infused jewelry. I love the dare to dream earrings above. I always appreciate your tidbits about unique jewelry designs.
Thanks Tandy. The earrings are my favorites. I have a similar pair..but not exact of course… that became part of my personal collection
What a great metaphor about fusion! Love it! And that opal stone is terrificly beautiful.
Thanks Jennifer. The story behind the process makes it more special
Nice, I love this kind of design with fused metals.
thanks Katarina!
This is a great idea to introduce a concept behind your jewelries. It is almost similar to creating an art. You have an idea to focus on and make a statement around that. Great job!