The Real work
So many people are surprised to learn how much work goes into each hand-crafted piece. There is a reason this ancient world craft isn’t an easy one. This work is done in much solitude, making it is a joy for me to share what I do with others.
lost wax casting...
The hand carved wax model is incased in a metal flask, which is filled with a special high temp plaster. This plaster hardens around the wax model. It is heated in a high temp oven, melting away the wax and leaving the shape of the design. Gold is then fired to its molten state and poured into the opening.
“As a child I would find myself mesmerized as my father worked with the glowing liquid gold; it was like magic to me. Ever since then, I have been hooked.”
HER CRAFT
“The precise methods I use to construct my pieces are more labor intensive than most other techniques. However once done, they are longer lasting with cleaner design lines.”
What inspires you?
The great outdoors is always a source of inspiration for me. I am fascinated with trying to artistically recreate the truths and feelings it evokes...
The freedom to create Signature Collections is a pure joy for me as an artist. My designs are ever changing and evolving. Usually, when creating my own collections I let the gemstone “speak” to me, which lends itself to a specific feeling of inspiration and has a rich, striking look that my clients connect with.