Jewelry Designer / Metalsmith
CurrentDesigning and creating works of art through my jewelry. I design and create with semi-precious and precious stones and metal. Metalsmith, mixed-media, wire-wrapping, crystals, beads, resin, precious and base metal clays along with polymer clay. I have been designing since 2011. Along with making jewelry, I also fix and repair jewelry. Until I get my Etsy shop up and runnig, you can see some of my creations at www.Facebook.com/VickiEsDesigns. Metal Clay:I have worked with master clay teachers Hadar Jacobson (creator and maker of Hardar's Base Metal Clay), Lyle Rayfield, Marnie Ehlers. Metalsmithing:The teachers that have spurred on my love of working with metal are Phyllis Martin-Rennie who thought me about cold connections on metal and Eva Sherman who taught me the love fold forming metal. I have also learned from many videos and books from many wonderful jewelry designers like Kate Richbourg, Connie Fox, Kim St. Jean, Helen Driggs, Karen Dougherty, Ann Cahoon, and Janice Berkebile.