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Artist Profile: A Conversation with Wendy Van Camp

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

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 by

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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Artist Profile: NiceGirlsTV.com

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

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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Anvils and Hammers: Hand Stamping in a Small Studio

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

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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Artist Profile: Simply Shiny

Posted on August 15, 2008 by

I belong to an online marketing group known as the “JETS” which is composed of jewelry artisans that have shops on ETSY.  It has been a fun group to belong to and I’ve learned a lot about how to set … Continue reading →

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Jewelry and Beading: Pom Pom Earrings Tutorial

Posted on August 14, 2008 by

My tutorial on how to make pom pom earrings has been published on the Jewelry and Beading Blog.  I used to make dozens of these earrings to sell in my booth.  Sadly, I only have a single pair left…the one … Continue reading →

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Artist Profile – Jewelry and Beading

Posted on November 15, 2007 by

My friend Cyndi Lavin is reprinting the interview she did on me earlier this year, this time in her new jewerly and beading blog on B5. I hope you’ll stop by and see new blog, as always, it will be … Continue reading →

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Answering the Call: Belle Armoire

Posted on August 18, 2007 by

I’m pleased to announce that two of my collaborative charm necklace projects were accepted by Belle Armorie for publication in their September/October 2007 issue. Belle Armorie is a national magazine featuring mixed media art to wear. Both necklaces can be … Continue reading →

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