Tag: Silk

Homage to Stephen Sprouse

The bracelet has a stiff structure. The structure of the piece is brace and copper and is lined in the interior with black velvet.A mix of green and neon green beads adorn the outside along with a bright pint "flake" like yarn. Nuno felted antique cotton lace is what you see popping out of the…

Homage to Stephen Sprouse

The bracelet has a stiff structure. The structure of the piece is brace and copper and is lined in the interior with black velvet.A mix of green and neon green beads adorn the outside along with a bright pint "flake" like yarn. Nuno felted antique cotton lace is what you see popping out of the…

Homage to Stephen Sprouse

The bracelet has a stiff structure. The structure of the piece is brace and copper and is lined in the interior with black velvet.A mix of green and neon green beads adorn the outside along with a bright pint "flake" like yarn. Nuno felted antique cotton lace is what you see popping out of the…

Imagination of a China Man

This bracelet has a stiff foundation due to it's welded mesh copper and brass rings. I began by adding an antique piece of fabric from China and that inspired an entire story. The china man is sitting at his table with his eyes closed envisioning the next sentence he will write in his story. He…

Rhiannon

A hand knotted turquoise necklace with a pendant crafted of handmade paper and sari silk.  The twisting pendant is suspended on copper tubing and had turquoise and copper accents.

Penelope

Pink coin pearls are hand knotted on silk and feature a free-form handmade paper focal point that is attached by knitted wool.  The focal point is accented by more pearls & semi-precious stones.

Audrey

This is a handmade paper & suede box embellished with more suede, knitted mohair, sterling silver and seed pearls.  It is part of a 22" MOP & lava necklace, hand knotted on silk and finished with sterling silver findings.

Ancestor Pendant

Pendant – handmade paper on suede with mica sheet overlay.  The handmade paper is embedded with bits of the old deed to my great grandfather's farm.  You can see his signature through the mica.  This pendant is the focal point of an 20", 8mm black pearl necklace, hand knotted on silk and finished with sterling…

The Story Told

This piece is a double wrap necklace made from a length of pale teal recycled sari silk, gemstones and assorted mixed media.  It can be worn long or double wrapped around the neck.  The focal is a handmade prayerbook made from antique Bible pages layered with mica and vintage brass.  From this dangles two sterling…

Adoration

This necklace is a compilation of media and techniques.  The focal pieces are vintage chandelier crystals onto which images and text have been transferred to show through to the front.  The backs of the crystals are finished with resin for durability.  The main focal hangs from a vintage rosary ring and a sterling wire wrapped carved buri seed…