[Welcome] New Members for February 22, 2011

Orchid Circulation: 10,500 members!

Please welcome our newest members…

Tanya Monica Wyr
Burlingame, CA. USA

I’m a mostly self-taught jewelry artist who would like to expand her
repertoire of skills. I love traditional metalsmithing, especially
soldering and I’ve done a bit of wire work and metal clay. I’m
currently delving into chasing and repousse.

My dream is to be a full-time artist!

Denise Dodd
Floyds Knobs, IN. USA

I am a beginning metal smith who is anxious to learn all I can.

Alice Nielsen
Cape Canaveral, FL. USA

I’m a hobbyist. I’m a member of Central Brevard Rock and Gem Club,
which offers classes in metal work and jewelry making. I’m having a
wonderful time!

Nikki DJ
NY, NY. USA

The first piece of jewelry I owned was a solitaire diamond ring that
belonged to my eldest sister. I didn’t know it was an engagement
ring, an engagement that went sour. It was the most beautiful ring
in the eyes of a 9-year old. Since then, I’ve been fascinated with
sparkling jewelry. It would be a long time before I owned another
piece. This was when I’m already employed, earning enough to buy me
the most affordable ones…

Raquel Chester
Cheltenham, SA. Australia

I am a jewellery student in Adelaide, Australia and am finally doing
something which constantly makes me feel alive - often frustrated
and stressed - but alive. I am interested in texture and fold
forming, consistently coming back to forging as a place of passion
in what I am learning.