Well those of you who follow me KNOW that I adore copper. When I first started taking metals classes, the instructors always had us making the designs and templates with copper. Copper was considered a low cost alternative to silver and gold (Duh!) So we could make lots of mistakes on our journey to become designers... without the financial burden. That made lots of … [Read more...]
The Nitty Gritty on Jewelry Patinas
Patina is a term widely used by jewelers who work with metals. After reading the real definition, I see that I was loosely defining this word to include colors other than the natural color that comes from oxidation. So perhaps I need to re-title this blog as 'The Nitty Gritty of coloring metals' I LOVE seeing the different ways I can make the metal colors shine and … [Read more...]
My First ‘Talk’ about my book.
Friday nite I spoke to a group of jewelry designers at Harold Studio in Phoenix This was my first experience sharing my book with others (verbally that is) and it was so much FUN! The event took place in the studio. So we were surrounded by jewelry benches, tools and other paraphernalia needed to work in metal. I was a little nervous and did have a cheat sheet with a few … [Read more...]
Newest Design: The MELANIE Earrings
My sister Melanie simply LOVES jewelry! She has been know to wear 5-6 rings and 2 pair of earrings at the same time.. Tastefully of course. So when I set out to name a design that will be recurring in my Pure Metal collection, I knew that they HAD to be named after her. I absolutely love this design. (and so does Melanie of course). I created the diamond shaped focal … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of A Jewelry Designer- my book!
Any artist you speak with will likely tell you that they have no choice in creating their art, no matter the medium. They simply must. Creating art is not a choice like other careers; it is a “calling” that dominates our waking moments and sometimes our sleep – it’s an obsession. Since becoming a jewelry designer and experiencing for myself the complete … [Read more...]