Please welcome our newest members!
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David Robinson
Augusta, GA. USA
Amature jewelry maker, learning metal skills with base metals only,
can’t afford silver or gold.
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Jennifer McNew
Zionsville, IN. USA
Excited to join the fun!
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Darla Van Horne
Sechelt, British Columbia. Canada
Hi. I live a wonderful seaside community on B.C’s Sunshine Coast, a
40 minute ferry ride from Vancouver. With so much inspitation
surrounding us it is a hotbed of various artisans. My passion is
creating one of a kind pieces of jewelry using assorted
metal,wire,ceramic beads (my own creations!) rivets, faux bone,
found objects etc. I’m also learning about photograhy, marketing,
websites, social media, which is sometimes a real challenge for my
aging brain… who knew making jewelry could involve so much!
Looking forward to learning even more joining Orchid. Regards, Darla
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Alice DeGraff
Courtland, VA. USA
I am a glass fuser, wire wrapper, and a newbie at metal smithing. I
have taken a couple of classes but have to drive almost 65 miles one
way. The classes I was taking became more social then hands on time.
I hope with what little knowledge I have I can learn from others on
this site. I am about to re-organize my wonderful studio my late
husband built for me. Maybe I can find some great suggestion here to
down size and get some of the spoons out of the pot… lols to much
going in one place.
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Kim McCann Henry
Lake Stevens, Washington. USA
Hi, I am a beginning jewelry craft-person and silversmithing with 3
years at it. My husband Jim, and mother-in-law, Lynne are my
teachers/mentors. I’m interested in jewelry design and learning about
the different metals one can use to make jewelry with. Wire wrapping
is something I would like to learn more about, I’ve seen some
beautiful examples of it using faceted gemstones as well as rough or
tumbled gems & crystals. My very first project was a Celtic inspired
cuff bracelet made with fine silver and a 40x30mm Sodalite Cabochon,
with 4 Moonstone accents. I wear it daily, and love hearing “You
made that? That’s so cool”