Links
Please click on the category names below to see all related links. I hope you find these other websites and references as interesting as I do.
Jewelry Artists
Jane Adam – http://www.janeadam.com/
Out Of The Blue Seaglass Jewelry – Handcrafted by Lisl Armstrong with authentic seaglass. http://www.naturalseaglass.com/
Debbie Brown – http://artistictwists.com/ – debbiebrown@columbus.rr.com
Jonna Faulkner – Jonna, is one of the most talented jewelry designers and instructors I know. She has an incredible eye and patience for detail. I hope you consider taking one of her classes in metal clay. What contributes to Jonna being a force in the jewelry world is her very talented husband, Steve Rossman. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see him designing websites one of these days. By the way, Steve designed Jonna’s site. Please check out this dynamic duo – http://www.jonnafaulkner.com – jonnafaulkner@gmail.comJudith Hoyt – http://www.facerejewelryart.com/artist.php?id=14
Deb Jemmott – metalsmith – http://www.debjemmott.com/Home.html – metalsmithdeb@gmail.com
Pawel Kaczynski – http://pawelkaczynski.pl/
Wire Adorned – Spirited jewelry by Judith E. Moore – http://www.wireadorned.comAaron Willoughby – http://www.aaronwilloughby.com/
Eban Johnson – Very eclectic style. All pieces made of brass with antique gold or silver plating. http://www.ebanjohnson.com/jewelry
Karen Hung – Handcrafted jewelry & handwoven chains. http://khmetalwork.com/BMarie – Custom Fine Art Designer Jewelry
Custom designer, Fine Art Jewelry, handcrafted, handmade by the artists, one of a kind, sterling Silver and mixed metals, using semi precious stones. One of a kind or limited editions. http://www.bmarie.com/
Gemjazz Designs – Offers quality handcrafted gemstone jewelry using semi-precious gemstones, pearls, crystals in wire wrapped designs. Most of the pieces are one of a kind pieces created of fine materials including; sterling silver, gold filled, brass, copper and gunmetal. http://www.gemjazzdesigns.com/
Wired Contemporary JewelryOriginal, handcrafted artisan jewelry in sterling and gold wire with high-quality semi-precious stones and beads. http://www.wiredjewelry.com/
Sculpture Artists
Angie Wiggins – Vessels, jewelry, and mixed media art objects. Angie is a member of the American Craft Council, the Precious Metal Clay Guild, the Polymer Clay Guild, and the Artisans Center Of Virginia. http://www.angiewiggins.comMetal Artists
Dore Capitani – http://www.schiffman-anson.com/
Bead Artists
Ellen Dooley – Ellen is a a very talented glass bead artist. I ordered her beads on e-bay and have been very pleased with the quality of her work. http://www.ellendooley.com/
One Bead at a Time – Fresh and original lampwork glass beads and jewelry by Sandra Saylor Seaman. http://www.onebead.comJoAnne Zekowski – “Z Designs in Glass” – JoAnne is a talented glass bead maker. E-mail: zdesigns@hotmail.com
Klew – Visit this site to see beautifully designed polymer clay beads by Karen Lewis. She also offers finished pieces on her website. http://www.klewexpressions.com
Heroines & Heroes
Ruth Asawa – http://www.ruthasawa.com/index.html
Alexander Calder – http://www.calder.org/
Frank Gehry – http://fora.tv/2009/07/03/In_Conversation_with_Frank_Gehry
Deb Jemmott – http://www.debjemmott.com/Home.html
Frieda Kahlo – http://www.fridakahlo.com/
Ramona Solberg – http://www.seattlepi.com/visualart/228613_soldberg16.html
Fred Zweig – http://fredz49.blogspot.com/
Jewelry Organizations: Southern CA
The Alchemists (Metal Clay Enthusiasts) – Ann and Stan Rosier (email)
Metal Arts Society of Southern California – http://www.massconline.com/
Jewelry Information Resources
About.com – http://jewelrymaking.about.com/
Ganoksin – http://www.ganoksin.com/
Fav Jewelry Books
Africa Adorned by Angela Fisher
Calder Jewelry by Robledo and Rower
Fav Design Books
Ted Muehling, A Portrait by Don Freeman – On Amazon
Fav Recent Reads
Born to Run – On Amazon
Strength In What Remains – On Amazon
The Help – On Amazon
Books, Boxes, Paper, and Leather Links
Jewelry Boxes by Andrew Poder – Beautiful handmade jewellery boxes made from solid and veneered woods, with wooden catches and lined with aromatic woods. http://www.boxmaker.co.uk/
Burt Watson Originals – Handcrafted Beaded Leather Pillows, Purses And Wallets. http://www.burtwatsonoriginals.com/
Duncan’s Woods – Jewelry boxes and cribbage boards – Hawaiian koa Jewelry boxes. Gallery quality jewelry boxes and cribbage boards for men and women. Ships world wide! http://www.duncanswoods.com/
Renaissance Art – Fine Handcrafted Leatherbound Books Fine Handcrafted, Handstitched leather journals, sketchbooks, photo albums, portfolios, writing sets and stationery items. We use Arches paper in all of our books but can use your paper of choice. http://www.renaissance-art.com/
Basket, Vessel, and Collage Links
Nina Graci – Most of you probably know of Nina Graci through her free lance writing for Lapidary Journal and Wire Artist Magazines. She has a whole other side you may not be familiar with. Vessels. If you want to contact Nina, her e-mail address is nigraci@rogers.com.
Gallery of Nina’s Work – http://www.metalurge.ca/gallery_graci.html
Nina is represented by METALURGE which is one of the finest sources of handcrafted metal craft, jewellery and art in Canada.
Music Links
One Love – Here is a CD published by Faline and David. Faline is a fellow wire worker.
http://www.eluamusic.com/store.htm
“Our CD is called One Love. We named it this, because we feel nothing in this life is stronger and more powerful than love. Love can take on many forms. Love for your mate, your family, the world you live in, the music you listen to.”