RUINS-JEWELRY

Sadly, my wife passed away in June, 2019. She was very influential in my perception and crafting of jewelry. While Kay beaded most of her life, my entry into the world of wire-wrapping came about only about 18 years ago. While walking through a metaphysical fair, a guy grabbed me and told me things about myself of which only I had knowledge. Then he said he saw jewelry - turquoise, silver, in my future. The more I thought about it, the more interesting it sounded. So, I bought some gold-filled wire, got a few beads at a bead show, and embarked on my first wire sculpture project. I use mostly gold-filled and sterling silver wire, although lately, I've been using copper and my current favorite, bronze, with most of the stones semi-precious gemstones. Mixed metals can also give the pieces a little extra zing.

Primary location: Axtell United States