Self-Representing
Artists in Jewelry Design
Sponsors June 2009-2010
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SRAJD #2514 http://www.christinesjewelbox.etsy.com Since the early 90's I have been creating jewelry for
friends and family. It was over the past 5 years I realized it was my passion
and calling. During College I had my creative outlet; my homework which were
sculpture projects. I like using lampwork beads
with metals to play up the textures. My favorite materials are clay, lampwork beads, metals brass and sterling silver, pearls,
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SRAJD #2515 AKA Bead on a Stick Creations. With
three teenage daughters and the need for numerous accessories, I decided to create
our own designs. As the girls will give me input as to what colors they want,
what length, size etc. I try to find a unique pattern made from mostly |
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SRAJD #2516 http://www.eleljewellery.co.uk My philosophy is
fairly simple - take beautiful, quality components and try to show them to
their best advantage. My pieces are individually designed and all handmade by
me. I use precious metals, semi
precious gemstones, crystals and handmade lampwork
beads. I love working with silver wire and the way it moves and can be
shaped. I also love the different finishes and textures you can achieve.
People often talk about what inspires them, and for me, it's more a
particular mood rather than something tangible. Most often the beads lead the
design - I love them, I buy them, then I make them a nice home! Many of my pieces incorporate lampwork glass beads. Lampworking is a skill that takes a
great deal of practice and patience. I am constantly amazed by the range of colours, shapes and decorative elements lampworkers manage to produce. |
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SRAJD #2504 http://handmadejewelry.myshopify.com |
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SRAJD #2505 All my jewellery is designed and crafted by myself with the
highest quality findings together with original one-off lampwork
focal beads to create something that is truly unique. I love what I do and I
hope that shows in the quality of my jewellery. I
like to support local lampwork artists and I'm
actually in the process of learning how to make glass beads myself which I will incorporate into my jewellery together with my silversmith skills. |
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SRAJD
#2506 I enjoyed making jewelry gifts for
friends and family for several years, Now I am so excited to have my own
shop, Funky Stones, on |
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SRAJD #2494 I enjoy creating
one-of-a-kind jewelry from whimsical to elegant pieces in a variety of
mediums: semi-precious stones, lampwork and boro beads, Swarovski crystals,
sterling silver and vermeil. I love to play with colors and textures to find
that perfect spark that adds pizzazz to each of my creations. |
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SRAJD #2493 http://stores.shop.ebay.com/CRYSTAL-DRAGONFLY-JEWELRY Primarily I see
myself as an artist. I have a background in art and education. I have been
making hand made items for most of my life. I now concentrate on handmade
beaded jewelry. For me it is all about color and love the play of colors in
the sparkle of crystals. I use magnetic clasps in my designs whenever
possible because of their ease of use. They make it possible for people to
put on jewelry with only one hand. |
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SRAJD #2485 http://www.claritajewellery.co.uk Beautiful
handmade jewellery. I specialise
in creating pieces using natural materials such as freshwater pearls,
gemstones, tagua nut and huayruro
seeds as well as many others. |
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SRAJD #2486 I am a
self-taught jewelry artist, and I love everything about it! I am so grateful
that I have the opportunity to create in this way, to expand my skills, and
to be a part of such a special community that values hand-made products over
the mass-produced. I make all my
jewelry by hand in sterling silver or raw natural brass. I pair that with
unusual semi-precious stones, fresh and saltwater pearls, turquoise, old
trade beads, hand-cast pure and sterling silver and funky vintage finds. I
work hard to provide a quality product at a reasonable price, so everyone can
own a piece of hand-crafted jewelry! |
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SRAJD #2487 |
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SRAJD
#1546 I've been creating
one of a kind jewelry pieces and sets for over 40 years. My Grandmother
taught me that it's not how much you have in your jewelry box but the quality
and versatility of the pieces in it. My creations are meant to be played
with, rearranged into something different to wear, and last a lifetime to be
passed on to future generations. |
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