Q: What kind of materials do you use?
A: Gemstones, Freshwater Pearls, Vintage Beads, Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Filled wire, and many other found objects. I search high and low for unique findings and charms that are durable and user friendly.
Q: Do you make everything?
A: I do make nearly everything. The Fruit design was taught to me by my mother, Veronica, and everything else is a derivation of it. I use dead soft wire which is easy to manipulate. I also make the french wire earring hooks, head pins, silver droplets, and some clasps.
I like to joke about how this is the perfect job for me because I have such a short attention span. I only duplicate the most popular designs, but I often recreate them in different colors. Every piece is original and individual.
Q: How do you care for the jewelry? It looks very fragile- will it tarnish?
A: All metals tend to oxidize over time. It really depends on how you store your jewelry. I clean the wire wrapped earrings by gently using a polishing cloth. I've even used a toothbrush and dishwashing liquid. Dry it on a towel, which will absorb the moisture.
If you buy a piece online, I will send each piece with an anti-tarnish strip made by 3M. I also have the strips with me at craft fairs, so please be sure to ask me for some when you stop by.
I use a dead soft wire so you can always gently reshape the earring with your fingers. You may also mail me the earrings or necklace and I would be happy to clean and "touch up" the piece.
Q: Do you teach classes?
A: No. I would love to if I had an army of people working for me. Maybe one day...
Q: Do you take special orders?
A: It depends on how busy I am. I do custom work for weddings, resize necklaces and bracelets for free. It usually takes about 1-4 weeks depending on the time of year and if I have the right materials.
Q: Birthstones?
January-Garnet
February-Amethyst
March-Aquamarine
April-Diamond
May-Emerald
June-Pearl, Moonstone
July-Ruby
August-Peridot
September-Sapphire
October-Opal, Tourmaline
November-Citrine, Yellow Topaz
December-Turquoise, Blue Topaz
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