Jewelry
My favorite jewelry is small and lightweight. I love texture and detail and have heard my designs described as dainty-industrial, lyrical, and having a feeling of movement. Working with silver metal clay, my pieces are kiln fired reaching temperatures up to 1650 degrees Fahrenheit. Each one is hand made individually and some are one of a kind.
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As of 2024, I've retired from Art Festivals and now sell exclusively online. I loved the people I met while doing art festivals and can't say I will never do another one, but don't have any plans right now. Festivals that I participated in include Artscape at the Dallas Arboretum, Fort Worth ArtsGoggle, Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival, Highland Village Art Festival, Kerrville Festival of the Arts, McKinney Arts in Bloom, Plano Artsfest, Trophy Club Art and Garden Festival, and the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you make all of the jewelry you sell?
Yes, I do. I work out of my home studio and have been known to take over other areas of the house, including the kitchen and garage.
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How can I clean my jewelry?
Body oils and moisturizers can build up on jewelry and I recommend either wiping your jewelry with a cloth dampened with water or gently washing it with mild soap and water. I sometimes use an old toothbrush to get in the tight spaces. Then pat it dry with a soft cloth.
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How do I remove unwanted tarnish?
Many of my designs have been oxidized to obtain a unique patina and they should never be dipped into liquid tarnish removers. To remove unwanted tarnish I recommend using a polishing cloth made for cleaning jewelry. I use the Sunshine brand yellow polishing cloth.
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Is there a way to prevent tarnish?
Sulfur compounds in our environment cause tarnish and storing jewelry with anti-tarnish products helps keep silver free from tarnish. I have had some pieces of jewelry remain virtually tarnish free for years by storing them with anti-tarnish tabs/strips inside an airtight container. I use the ones made by the Intercept Silver and Jewelry Care Company. If you were wondering why I included a small black square of plastic-like material with your order, that's an anti-tarnish tab!