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About Wendy Van Camp

Writer. Gemologist. Artisan Jeweler.

Artist Profile: A Conversation with Wendy Van Camp

Posted on February 20, 2012

Clara was gracious enough to interview me last week and the result is now posted on her blog. Please stop by and pay her website a visit: Clara’s Blog.

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Artist Profile: Metalsmiths Unite!

Posted on September 7, 2011

One of the groups that I’m fond of is Metalsmiths Unite! It is a community of metalsmith artisans who join together on facebook. We come from all walks of life and are scattered across the globe. Once a year we … Continue reading →

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Jazz in the Pines

Posted on September 2, 2011

One of my favorite events to sell my jewelry is the Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Music Festival. People come from all over Southern California and beyond to relax under the parachute shade cover with a glass of wine and … Continue reading →

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Featured Artist at Kelsi’s Jewelbox Design Journal

Posted on July 22, 2011

I am the featured artist this week at Kelsi’s Jewelbox Design Journal. Melissa Muir has been kind enough to interview me, not only about my artwork, but about my design space. Please stop by and check out her journal. It … Continue reading →

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Comic Con 2011

Posted on July 21, 2011

I am exhibiting my jewelry at the 2011 Comic Con Art Show.  My table is in the back of the art show, in front of the windows where all the people that are waiting to register for the convention are … Continue reading →

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Artist Profile: NiceGirlsTV.com

Posted on April 27, 2011

Back in 2009, one of the editors of NiceGirlsTV.com was viewing the artwork in the Comic Con Art Show where I was exhibting my artisan jewelry.  After the venue, I was contacted and asked if they might do a profile … Continue reading →

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New Home for Indigoskye Bead Fashions Website

Posted on April 26, 2011

Welcome to the new online home of Indigoskye Bead Fashions.  I’ve decided to drop my former web hosting service and to move over to wordpress.com for my jewelry blog and website.  The tools here are easy to use, which is … Continue reading →

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Grove of Tree of Life Pendants

Posted on March 23, 2011

The tree of life pendant is a staple of my jewelry line, harkening to my celtic roots (if you’ll forgive the pun!)  This year I’m making them slightly smaller in diameter, 1 1/2 inches and making them of more affordable … Continue reading →

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Sterling Poker Champion Bracelet

Posted on September 10, 2010

This is a commissioned sterling silver bracelet for the 2010 Mensa Society Poker Tournament. It was the grand prize for the winner of the 100+ participant tourney. The bracelet is hand forged and stamped and tumble polished to a high … Continue reading →

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Anvils and Hammers: Hand Stamping in a Small Studio

Posted on May 19, 2010

I’ve recently published an article on the equipment that I use for hand stamping.  I make many poker tournament champion bracelets and hand stamp the event and year on each one to customize it.  Recently, I’ve wanted to use more … Continue reading →

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