Over the span of my jewelry design career, I noticed that people tend to ask me the same five (or similar) questions. For this reason I dedicate this blog to one of those questions. I will answer other questions in subsequent blogs.
How did you get started ?
Jewelry has always been an integral part of my fashion. Over the years I purchased lots of it! Because of this Art fairs loved seeing me coming! I just love the way jewelry can make a difference in the way I look and feel about myself. Fast forward to 15 years ago. A co-worker of mine was showing off a necklace she made using turquoise gemstones. I could see her joy in her accomplishment. Ultimately It ignited something in me. I decided right then and there to head to the nearest bead shop and make my own necklace. From this humble beginning I began haunting these shops; purchasing beads, findings, instructional books and more. I signed up for a few classes and enjoyed every minute of the learning process.
Working with metals.
Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew there was more than these simple processes. I was itching for more knowledge. The opportunity presented itself in the form of a flyer I found at one of these shops. It advertised classes in metals. I signed up, went to my first class and was immediately hooked!
I began this journey using copper. The main reason I started there was to keep the costs down and increase my skills before I worked in precious metals. The upside to this? I love working with copper!
Yes I now work in copper, silver, gold and steel. Since I love creative possibilities with copper, and because I live in the copper state of Arizona, I still consider this a viable metal for many of my designs.
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I loved reading your story of how you became interested in creating jewelry.
Thanks Marilynn. It certainly was a path I had not expected to take but I so love creating the designs