I have so much fun creating cuff bracelets. The design possibilities are endless. Here’s an overview of how I make the magic happen. … [Read more...]
Wonder What Goes On Inside My Studio?
Day in and day out I use tools, metals and gemstones to create my jewelry designs. My studio is in Arizona.. which is very hot 6 months of the year. So of course I have air conditioning! Each tool has it's purpose in the design process. So now that you've gotten a peek into a few of the processes.. I will show you some finished jewelry created with these processes. … [Read more...]
A Peek into my Sprinkled Silver Jewelry process
Want to see how I create some of my designs? Early in my jewelry design career, I fell in love with copper and silver metals. One of my first experiments involved fusing metal components together.. just to see what would happen. OK, so I did destroy a few chunks of metal. Applying just a little TOO much heat whereas the metals became a lump of indescribable mass. A learning … [Read more...]
What is Artisan Jewelry?
We hear this term a lot at craft shows, museums and in galleries. Ever wonder what it really means? The word artisan originates from the Italian word artigiano. it's defined as a skilled craft worker who makes or creates things by hand. These products may be functional or decorative. (in the case of jewelry) Artisan jewelry is custom made by a highly skilled craftsman. Artisan … [Read more...]
Here we go a Bezeling…
Yes it's true. I am addicted to jewelry design. Moreover I consider this a good thing! One of the processes I use a lot is called bezeling. Basically this means putting a rim around my gemstone so it stays in place. However for me it is much more than this. Of course I like the security it provides for the gemstones. But mostly I adore the options it gives me to add some pizazz … [Read more...]
