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JEWELRY
BEAVIS, SUZANNNE
Booth 91
I make glass beads with a torch and kiln. I like to change the surface with
frits, enamel powders and fine silver leaf and wire. With these beads,
jewelry pieces are created. Handmade metal components of silver and
copper are often used in the work.
BEELER, AMY
Booth 197
http://www.amybeeler.com/
In my studio, I lost wax cast each seed pod from an individual organic
seed pod into sterling silver. Then, I hand fabricate around the pod to
make each piece original and one of a kind.
BIERY, KIMBERLY | FRESH BAKED BEADS
Booth 33
http://www.freshbakedbeads.etsy.com/
BISHOPP, CATHERINA
Booth 74
http://www.catherina.com/
I create unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry using genuine gemstones, unique
fine metals and rare details and findings. My process of gemstone and fine
metal assemblage is fueled by my reverence for all things found in nature
in its original organic form.
BOLGAR, PAT
Booth 44
Organic forms are fine silver (PMC). Sterling closures, bezel plates,
earwires. Polymer components created using millefiori technique.
JEWELRY
BRIDEWELL, RAY & AMY
Booth 5
http://www.wegrowcrystals.com/
I grow crystals by melting earth elements @ 2300 degrees. Crystals bloom
as the molten matrix of elements cools slowly for 2 weeks. I cut, shape,
and polish crystals. Setting is designed and hand made by artist in sterling
silver and 24k gold.
BUCKEY, MELISSA | CHG STUDIOS
Booth 106
http://www.chgstudios.com/
Lampworking is the marriage of art and science - using a powerful flame
to create reactions in the glass, all while transforming the glass into
unique beads. Each unique bead a piece of art and each piece of art
becoming a piece of jewelry.
CALDWELL, TREFFRY | PLUMA JEWELRY
Booth 9
The pieces that I create stem from an appreciation for the pairing of
refined and polished metals with organic and unique textures of nature.
I value natural stones, metalworking, imagination, proportion and color.
I combine these elements in a juxtaposition of materials for one of a kind
pieces.
CARREON, CLAUDIA
Booth 128
http://www.claudiacarreon.com/
Bases are hand cut individually, hammered and molded. Free-hand
designs are done by using copper, brass and nickel wire and metals.
Some pieces are oxidized with acid and torch.
CHRISTMAN-RESCH, DEANNE | ANGELICA’S
EARTH PORCELIAN JEWELRY
Booth 156
Nerikomi, involves various intricate methods of folding and manipulating
specially created colored porcelain clays into three-dimensional loaves.
Resulting patterns are carefully sliced into cross-sections, shaped, dried,
sanded, clear-glazed, high-fired and finished with 22-karat gold metallic
luster and quality findings and gemstones.
JEWELRY
CLOSE, DEBORAH
Booth 72
http://deborahclosedesigns.com/
The artistry in jewelry is found in its construction. Add to that color and
texture and you’re on the road to what makes metalsmithed jewelry so
desirable. I make affordable little works of art. Let’s wear something arty!
CLOUS, HEIDI | SOKAVA DESIGNS LLC
Booth 62
http://www.sokavadesigns.etsy.com/
I use precise hand movements and tools to create my beads slowly adding
layer upon layer until I have a finished product. Each bead is used in an
original and handcrafted piece of jewelry all created by myself. Most of
my pieces are made with sterling silver and metal.
COHN, LEE
Booth 124
http://cohnfinejewelry.com/
Each piece emphasizes the 3-D interplay of lines, planes and the negative
spaces they define. Their fluidity and simplicity lend to elicit grace,
energy and dynamic movement. All creations originate from wire and
sheet stock.
COOK, MARILYN | SIMPLY ELEGANT
Booth 119
Historical silversmithing techniques are used with some beading.
CULLEY, KEITH
Booth 159
http://www.keithculleycollection.com/
Pieces are integrated with 14K gold, anodized aluminum, and Swarovski
crystals and pearls.
JEWELRY
DAMAN, JESSICA | SUGAR MOUNTAIN JEWELRY
Booth 118
http://sugarmountainjewelry.com/
I make all my jewelry in my small home studio. I transform raw materials
such as sheet metal, stones, enamels and glass into wearable art. I love
using color and texture in unexpected combinations. It is important to me
that my jewelry is well made and comfortable to wear.
DAVIS, SARA | IN SMALL SPECTACLES
Booth 171
http://insmallspectacles.etsy.com/
All of my pieces are either one of a kind or limited edition. I hand-etch,
age, polish, and shape all of the brass pieces and embellish them with
vintage elements, filigree, and gemstones using solder, jeweler’s epoxy,
and solid brass wire.
DICKENS, DAINA
Booth 168
I love working with color, and I create with colorful glass and semiprecious elements for this reason. Each necklace is its own individual
color study. The innovative spiraling & weaving technique demonstrated
in my pictured necklaces is my sole development.
DINKA, DIANNA
Booth 40
http://www.diannajdinka.com/
Using a torch fueled by oxygen and propane, glass rods are melted onto
a mandrel to form beads. This molten glass is manipulated using various
techniques and materials, (frits, enamels and foils), to form beads that
are then accented with sterling silver, and fashioned into unique pieces
of jewelry.
EMERY, WENDY
Booth 37
I create each lampworked glass bead and glass disc that is used in my one
of a kind jewelry. My pieces combine semi-precious materials with my
glass beads. I explore color and texture and consider each piece its own
composition. My beads are kiln annealed for durability and strength.
JEWELRY
FIROR, KASKA | DESIGNS BY KASKA
Booth 173
http://www.designsbykaska.com/
In designing my jewelry I use traditional and innovating wire techniques as
well as those borrowed from the textile and basket weaving arts. Knitting,
weaving, crocheting and manipulating the wire, I constantly look for new
and more challenging ways of using and combining the techniques.
GERBER, GLORIA
Booth 116
http://www.gloriagerber.com/
JENNY GORKOWSKI STUDIO
Booth 139
http://www.jgorkowskistudio.com/
I hand fabricate all my work using age-old techniques, most often consisting of forged
or hammered sterling and fine silver, with a matte brush finish. Personally collected
precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, and other rare components like Bakelite are
then soldered, riveted or workbenched together into a clean modern design.
HALL, CHELSEA
Booth 177
http://www.chelseaannhall.wix.com/chelsea-jewelry
Each one-of-a-kind piece is hand cut from thin layers of sheet glass,
designed and layered with frit (crushed glass), dichroic glass, stringers,
and then kiln-fired at 1400 degrees. Each piece is refined by grinding the
edges and then fire polished.
HALTER, KRIS
Booth 20
http://www.mindfuldesign.net/
My work is inspired by the symbolism of jewelry and its use throughout
time for protection, attraction, and enlightenment. I interpret nature, fine
art, haute couture, indigenous cultures, and spiritual traditions to create
unique compositions that are my trademark.
JEWELRY
HANSEN, ERIKA | ERIKA ORIGINALS
Booth 39
http://www.erikaoriginals.com/
I work in sterling silver, brass and gold filled metals, and I hand form and
hammer my findings. I use acrylic to protect the vintage and antique
papers, and then cover the pieces in a waterproof jeweler’s resin. After it
hardens, I drill and rivet pieces.
HEATH, LESLIE | PIÑON DESIGNS
Booth 54
Having studied traditional metalworking during years of residence in
Taos, Santa Fe and the Northern Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico, my
work is reflective of the unique decorative arts forms that historically
envolved in that region as a melding of Spanish, Native American,
Mexican, European and Anglo cross cultural influences.
HEDDEN, BONNIE
Booth 195
http://www.bonnieheddendesigns.com/
My jewelry is constructed using traditional metal and wire-working
techniques to create wearable sculpture that is distinctive and feminine.
My pieces are a unique composition of texture and form, and all are
created through the manipulation of precious metal with semi-precious
stones and pearls for accent.
HEMMERLING, JANET | TABATHA HEMMERLING LLC
Booth 50
http://www.tabathahemmerling.com/
Natural dyes used to color seeds & nuts. 15 day drying process.
HOLMAN, ANNE
Booth 31
http://www.anneholman.com/
Inspired by objects from the past, my jewelry gives a nod of appreciation
to my family history while also honoring traditions of the decorative arts.
My work includes antique textile patterns, hand set glass cabochons
reclaimed from decades-old costume jewelry, and hand cast pieces
inspired by the Art Deco era.
JEWELRY
JAMES, GORDON
Booth 94
The concept of this work evolved through my interests in the environment
and biology. As a society we have moved closer to urbanization, and
consequently, farther from our origins within the natural world. I hope
that through my art I can reintroduce people to the intrinsic beauty
around us.
JORDAN, GREG AND BJ
Booth 111
http://jordanfineartjewelry.com/
Jewelry pieces are constructed using sterling silver, copper, and brass. Semiprecious stones, rocks, polymer clay, and found objects are sometimes included.
Techniques involve soldering, cold connecting, acid etching, steel wool, and
patinas, producing a naturally aged appearance. Designing separately, we both
handle each piece during construction.
KELLEY, SHANO | SHANO JEWELRY
Booth 113
http://shanojewelry.com/
My latest creations come from old dishes I cut up from all over the world &
also creating my own enamel line.
KING, JOT
Booth 130
Forging, soldering etching various polishing techniques.
THE LAB PARTNERS
Booth 43
http://the-lab-partners.com/
Lab Partners is a creative studio making fun, colorful, fresh, innovative
and beautiful pieces of wearable art. We make our unique metal and
acrylic jewelry by experimenting with new technologies and blending
what we’ve learned with traditional artistic techniques. We draw design
inspiration from ancient and modern forms.
JEWELRY
LESEURE, G.M. | FEATHER SPIRIT JEWELRY
Booth 47
http://featherspiritjewelry.com/
Uniting beauty and balance my original designs are textured, layered and
hand forged.
LUDDEN, ANDREA & ROLF
Booth 109
http://www.earthandskyjewelry.com/
We always design with the individual in mind using Sterling Silver,
Gold, Red Brass, Copper and Steel. We employ traditional Metalsmithing
techniques such as forging, acid etching, fusing, soldering, embossing,
folding, raising, & hot patinas to create elegant & comfortable pieces.
MALCOLM, KRISTINA | FLUXUSMETALWORKS
Booth 191
http://fluxusmetalwork.com/
Like sacred jewelry of the past, my work reminds us all to be reverent
and contemplative. It inspires us to recognize beauty in those small,
quiet experiences in life (often found in nature) that become moments of
meditation or prayer.
MARGESON, JANA
Booth 86
http://www.janamargeson.com/
My jump rings are fabricated by wrapping different gauges & types of wire
around a steel mandrel, then transferring the coil of wire to a wooden dowel
to cut the coil into individual rings with a jeweler’s saw.
MARKSZ-WRIGHT, DIANE
Booth 17
http://www.thinksterling.com/
Each piece is one of a kind, durable based on the process yet lighter in
weight, fluid and feminine. The style is organic and based on the flow of
form coupled with a wearable function.
JEWELRY
MASTIN, KRISSIE | KYLEEMAE DESIGNS
Booth 135
http://kyleemaedesigns.etsy.com/
I love to create by turning the discarded into treasure. I apply metal
jewelry making skills to vintage silver plate pieces and use a process in
which images are applied and then embellished with found objects to
complete a one of a kind keepsake.
MCALEER, ERIN | ELM JEWELRY DESIGNS
Booth 41
http://www.elmjewelrydesigns.com/
My work is mainly in the “steampunk” genre. I use old watches, antique
found objects and other renaissance inspired items to create my one-ofa-kind pieces for both men and women. I enjoy hunting for the perfect
antique item to reform into something new and beautiful.
MIDDLETON, DAWN
Booth 162
http://www.dawnsdesignsonline.com/
I am inspired by the organic lines, shapes and colors of my natural
surroundings. I take metal and stones and fuse them together by cutting,
hammering, forming, forging and heating the metal, to make beautiful,
one of a kind pieces of wearable art.
MORBITZER, TERESA | VINTAGE VAMP JEWELRY
Booth 97
http://www.vintagevampjewelry.etsy.com/
I use vintage and antique findings to create unique jewelry. I search for cast off
pieces in flea markets and estate sales. My revamped work includes reclaimed
beads, buttons, brooches, chain and industrial pieces. I employ metal working
techniques; such as, soldering and wire wrapping to create my designs.
KRISTIN PERKINS GLASS JEWELRY, LLC
Booth 201
http://www.kristinperkins.com/
I melt glass rods with a torch to make my glass. I anneal the glass in a
kiln. I design silver settings for my glass and make the settings by cutting,
soldering, and hammering heavy wire, sheet, and tube.
JEWELRY
PHILLIPS, SALLY J.
Booth 12
Each piece of jewelry is created one at a time using a combination of
heavy gauge previous metals. The technique is wirewrapping. The
patterned metals have a patina applied by hand then is buffed out to give
them an antique looking finish. The jewelry is easy to wear as it goes with
casual as well as with more formal attire.
POSH & GULYAS SILVERSMITHS
Booth 165
We design, fabricate and finish the jewelry ourselves employing no
assistants and using no pre-made parts.
PONN, MARTHA
Booth 35
http://www.marthaponn.com/
Designing and creating jewelry is immensely satisfying for me. I especially
enjoy working with the beauty that nature has formed. Sculpting with
the pure silver of precious metal clay and combining the color, shape,
and form found in semi-precious stones, pearl, and shell, offer unlimited
possibilities.
REGULA, MARTHA | DESIGNS BY MARTHA
Booth 132
http://designsbymartha.com/
I combine silversmithing, cold connections, weaving, wirework and beading
to create a varied collection of small works of art designed to be unique and
functional. No two pieces are alike and I enjoy experimenting with a variety
of fusion methods. My pieces range from casual to elegant utilizing quality
materials and attention to detail.
RIESTERER, KATHY | BELT BLING
Booth 211
http://beltbling.etsy.com/
I begin with a plain metal belt buckle and look for attractive papers
for a design. I seal and glue the paper several times before adding a
permanent resin coating for durability, I add metal findings, lace, and
buttons for one-of-a-kind designs.
JEWELRY
RUTH, FRANCINE
Booth 122
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Jewelrybyfrancine
I primarily work in sterling and accent in high carat gold. The materials
I work with are chosen so that the end piece is elegant, feminine and
refined.
SHERIFF, SONJA
Booth 70
I texture & shape my jewelry out of sheet metal & wire using finely crafted
hammers & tools & my hand.
SOTO, JOSE | TWISTED TINES
Booth 69
My artwork is making unique wearable pieces of art using antique silver
plate and sterling silver recycled silverware. All pieces are fashioned
by hand using a process and materials I have made myself in order to
achieve the high level of quality I want to pass on to my customers.
SPENCER, ANITA | ANITA’S BEADS
Booth 148
http://anitasbeads.com/
I have been making glass beads since 1997, using a table mounted torch to
heat glass rods. Beads are worked from the inside out, layering glass and other
elements to create depth. I also do the metalwork on my rings and bails.
SPRY, SHARON & BOB
Booth 77
http://airdelight.com/
We hand cut our designs using precious metals and gemstones, We use
nature as our theme making whimsical handcrafted jewelry.
JEWELRY
STEWART SHOOK, SHEILA
Booth 150
My mission is create unique, contemporary silver jewelry. I combine
a combination of techniques to achieve each one of kind piece. I
incorporate sterling silver, precious metal clay and natural cabochons to
complete each piece. Each piece is finished with sterling silver chain and
hand forged sterling silver clasps.
STORER, KAREN | JEWELFISH
Booth 61
http://www.jewelfishcreations.com/
Handcrafted in a multi-step process which includes making focal pieces
with silver, glass, or stone. These are strung on stainless steel wire or
knotted silk with stones, pearls, accent silver, and crystals
VOLTZ, ELISABETH | RAGTRADER VINTAGE
Booth 13 & 14
http://www.ragtradervintage.com/
I like to use antiqued metal to keep the vintage charm and I adjust chain
lengths by request at shows. When creating my jewelry I also use cameos,
stones, typewriter keys, compasses, bottles of found items, monocles,
watches, re-purposed pieces of old costume jewelry, key holes, keys and
other found items.
WANKEWYCZ, GINGER | GINGER FOLDS AND FINE ARTS
Booth 180
http://www.gingerfolds.com/
I hand-fold all of my pieces from fine metals and papers and use traditional
jewelry making techniques to create unique works of art
JANET R. WEBB METALSMITH
Booth 95
Kiln or torch fired enamel on hand cut copper set in sterling silver
JEWELRY
WHITED, FRANCES | BEBOP BEADS
Booth 214
Bead weaving entails stitching one bead to the next, creating a “fabric”
of beads. In bead embroidery, beads are stitched to a supporting fabric.
Larger pieces contain thousands of beads. I work from neither pattern
nor sketch. The free form approach allows me to develop pieces with a
flowing, organic feel.
RIVER WOLFE ART JEWELRY
Booth 194
http://riverwolfeartjewelry.com/
The polymer art I create is carved, layered, painted, stacked, sanded,
buffed; I use a variety of advanced techniques to achieve the look of
stone, glass or bone in my work.
WOOLFORK, DEBORAH
Booth 46
Hands on approach with minimal tools. Patina & brushing technique used
to promote an antique ‘broken in’ appearance with all sterling which
provides a perfect contrast to the fine quality of gemstones used. Organic
wire wrapping included to add a layer of texture and depth along with
ancient stone and coin.
ZIMMERMAN, LEE
Booth 183
http://jewelrydesignsbylee.com/
Artist hand cuts, polishes and sets all pieces.