I’ve always been easily distracted by small, shiny objects, so I suppose it’s no surprise that I eventually started making jewelry. I first got started by taking a local class, which quickly turned into three classes. From there I decided to make bracelets for the women and girls in my family for Christmas, and it started to snowball from there. It quickly became clear that if I wanted to keep buying new materials to play and experiment, I’d better start trying to sell my work!
I love the creative moment of designing a piece, the zen-like moment of assembling it (punctuated with the occasional curse), and the total satisfaction of the finished result. Especially when I’m experimenting with a new technique and finally nail it.
I also enjoy playing with color, shape, light, and texture. It’s fun to watch people’s reactions at an unexpected combination that works incredibly well. While I don’t mind making duplicates and variations on a theme I often feel driven to try something new, so every time I buy new materials I find myself with things I’ve never used before. Since I’m not an old-timer at this craft, there’s plenty of techniques ahead of me as I search for what will become my style(s), and it’s a lot of fun experimenting even though sometimes the results are less than appealing. At other times, they can be stunning!
Terms used to describe my work include:
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Whimsical
- Funky
- Playful
- Unique
- Fanciful
- Surprising Use of Color
- Organic
To contact me for custom work, wholesale, or anything else, write to info AT deesadornments DOT com or fill out the form here. My online shop is Dee’s Adornments.
In my “other life” I write a ton about technology.
