Fun and Colorful - Liz Hall Jewelry

 Colorful jewelry created by Liz Hall

makes me think of fun every time I see it.

Her work is recognizable yet most of it

is one of a kind.

Creating her elaborate work with PMC

and embellishing it with stones, polymer clay,

 glass, or whatever other found objects

 may catch her eye, this artist

has a wonderful ability to translate her ideas

into delightful and intricate compositions

of ever-changing patterns and sequences.

It never gets dull.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a whole lot more to
see on her website.

 

Floral Abundance - Izabela Safin Jewelry

Sweet dainty little posies made
by Izabela Safin demonstrate her
delicate workmanship
and her eye for infinite details.

She works on an intimate scale
yet the results make an enormous impact.
 

Each piece in her collection is
made with silver precious metal clay.
Each bloom, leaf and tendril is handcrafted
and individually applied.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delicate and fresh florals dominate her creative style;

happily there is a lot more to see at her website.

 

 

 

Dramatic Designs in PMC - Lynn Cobb Jewelry

Jewelry created by Lynn Cobb ranges across
a broad spectrum of design.
From gorgeous florals inspired by
Georgia O'Keeffe and Judy Chicago,
to pieces reminiscent of nature, sea life and
architectural elements, each piece is a visual delight.

I find her Flower Series pendants 
 utterly dazzling and dramatic.

Working with fine-silver Precious Metal Clay,
and embellishing her work with elements
such as 22K gold granulation,
enamels and gemstones,
each three-dimensional design is simply stunning.

Here are a few examples of her
meticulous work.

 

To see more of her sophisticated

Precious Metal Clay creations

visit Lynn Cobb's shop.

Mixtures of Materials - Celie Fago Jewelry

There's so much variety in the jewelry
created by Celie Fago.
She works with both precious metal clay
and polymer clay and highlights
everything with metal work.

The best parts of her work
emerge whenever she creates
unique textures. By layering
multiple processes and multiple materials
 upon one another she constructs pieces
that push creative and technical boundaries.

This pendant provides an example of
her focus on texture.
And I love the delicate calligraphy.

Again, texture is the

predominant effect.

Mixing polymer with metal produces

subtle colorations with striking effect.

Her work evokes a marriage of superb

quality and creative design.

Every piece provides a broad

range of visual interest.

The polymer work is exceptional.

The metal clay work is exquisitely designed.

The overall effect is amazing and inspiring.

And one of the best things about her
artistic journey is that she is willing
to teach all she has learned.

For more images and information
see Celie Fago's website.

Holly Gage Jewelry - High Impact Effects

We adore jewelry that is high impact. Especially in terms of designs that are asymmetrical, random, and visually intriguing. We are never disappointed when we see jewelry created by Holly Gage.

Using hand-sculpted precious metal clay embellished with a variety of materials, such as, gems, beads and titanium, Holly's pieces are always high impact in terms of the effect not only on the wearer but also of the effect on the viewer. Many of her pieces can be noticed from a distance. However, it is upon closer viewing that the real details can be appreciated.

An example of her signature techniques can be seen in this piece called "Empowerment." Its saturated color comes from a piece of metal called titanium that Holly describes as being free-formed in the furnace from a molten state.  It is sculptural and flowing with varied textures and curves. We love its effects.

Wonderful craftsmanship and asymmetrical design define Holly's work. We love the strength and intensity that so many of her pieces impart. And the patterns created by the textures on the precious metal clay make each item of jewelry a one-of-a-kind piece of work. Her pendants especially seem to possess immense strength and vitality, and we find ourselves continuously drawn to them.

Here is a pendant called "Serpentine."

We are inspired by her thought process about her work, her materials, and her sources of inspiration, which she readily shares on her website. For instance,

"I love being a pioneer with this relatively new medium, experimenting with its capabilities and working on the cutting edge of new developments. It has enabled me to blend many of my artistic studies to create unique pieces of jewelry which are inspired by my original photographic images, life experiences, and natural forms in nature."

Here we have a superb example of her work with PMC. This piece is called "Natures Renewal."

More exquisite titanium can be seen in this pendant called "River Blue."

We are always inspired by her beautiful work.  Are you inspired?

Let us know what you think.

Shahasp Valentine Jewelry - Combining Elegant Design with Precious Metal Clay

One of our favorite PMC jewelry designers is Shahasp Valentine. The grace and elegance of her precious metal clay pendants, necklaces, rings, and earrings are reminiscent of old-fashioned heirloom pieces.

This necklace is called Nouveau #3




Even though her handcrafted jewelry is new, it looks antique, like an heirloom handed down through generations.


This one is called Rococo Necklace




These are pieces that speak to the spirit of remembrance; to the spirit of memory that lies within us.


This one is called Classical Necklace #2

She describes her work in such an enchanting way:

"historically-inspired designs based on great jewels of the past, architectural details, stained glass windows of great cathedrals, and elements taken from virtually every period of history. .......the work in this collection is distinctly regal and intended to appear ancient. "

This necklace is called Salisbury




The flowing designs she creates in this Modern Artifacts Collection are mesmerizing. Each piece is hand-formed, signed, and numbered.

Here is a necklace called French Shell




We'll conclude by saying that we believe Shahasp is an artist who creates a whole lot of enchantment and romance in the form of jewelry. This is romance we can wear. Each lovely design, while formed with bold intention, displays every delicate detail that the artist envisioned. Her inspiration is apparent in every design.

How do you find your inspiration?

What mesmerizes your imagination and pushes you to create?