Student Gallery - Cuffs Page 1

If you have taken a class from Connie or used one of her tutorials as a basis for a piece, please feel free to submit a photo of your work for display here. See Student Gallery Index for more info on submissions.

Cathy Pantano

This cuff evolved from a desire to utilize simple but organic lines while layering the different textures and colors (of copper, brass, and silver metal). When I recently took Connie's cuff-making class I had no experience in metal work or jewelry-making and am now in total awe of the process and have a new appreciation for people who craft metal jewelry. I stumbled onto Connie's website completely by chance while looking for tools and tips in using metal to embellish my stained glass projects. I am thrilled with the outcome and must thank Connie for the amazing experience! Email Cathy.

Deirdre Stoeckle

Mexican Tin Art Cuff. While I was in class I was thinking "Oh it's so big I'll NEVER wear this!" Once on my wrist I am empowered and love it (the cuff). The cuff is made of 20 gauge sterling sheet with a concrete texture. (Go hammer on the sidewalk!) The "Mexican Tin Art" is 30 gauge sterling sheet the design made with an 'altered' center punch. 14 Gauge brass rivets complete the cuff. I had to anneal the brass (it was NOT dead soft) in my kiln adding hydrogen peroxide to the pickle so it would retain it's brass color. What an adventure in learning!! Email Deirdre

Also By Deirdre Stoeckle

I made this in Connie's "Cuff with Prong Set Stone" class. The subtle texture is window screening. The stone is Morrisonite Jasper. Love those prongs!

Mary Ellen Bibyk

I started this free-form wire cuff at a weekend workshop with Connie. Many hours later, I finished it. This was a super fun class and one of my very best weekends ever. Thank you, Connie!!! Email Mary Ellen.

Janette Parker

Judith Moore

Na'vi Fine Silver Cuff. The unique cut of this blood stone inspired me to name this piece Na'vi, from the movie Avatar. The cuff is forged from Fine silver (99.9%) sheet metal, hammer-textured and patinated. 18 gauge wire prongs were soldered onto the textured Sterling silver upper plate and the plate was then soldered onto the cuff. The blood stone was set and finishing techniques implemented. Thanks, Connie! Email Judith

Natalie Reed

These cuffs were created in Connie's Corrigated Cuff Class. I have some of my creations in "Earth Spirits" in Palm Desert, Mustang Gallery, Port Aransas Texas and Cybele's, Fairhope, Alabama. Email Natalie

Group Photo From Recent Prong Set Stones Cuff Class

Trish Vernazza

"Sometimes She Caused Trouble" and often times I still do! The best "trouble" that I have recently embarked upon is taking metal smithing classes from Connie Fox. When I took my first class, I was quiet, shy and reserved. It had been years since I had gotton out my tools. I knew my skills and technique were a bit rusty. My confidence was slightly pickled but I knew I was crazy creative. After my first class I was excited, Connie made me feel relaxed and explained everything thoroughly. Despite my own dyslexia, (which I feel fuels my creative side) I was able to follow her instructions and started firing off that torch!

My bangle bracelet is my favorite as I got to saw, roll, hammer, plannish, sand and solder. Using a large piece of copper metal, rolling it through the rolling mill, plannishing and embellishing the silver, I began to feel mischievous and having so much fun! Connie helped me put my vision together and watched as I was giggling around the studio "causing trouble".

Bangle is made with Copper, Brass & Silver Wire, Silver heart and Silver hand stamped with a metal alphabet. Email Trish

PS - A note from the instructor (me). Trish is such a pleasure to have in class - her trouble making has not appeared in the studio even once. Great job Trish!