Featured in Jewelry Affaire Fall 2010
Lampwork glass heart by Kerri Fuhr.
Hand created scroll links, teal dupioni silk from Ornamentea, sterling silver battered heart
Tattered Twisted and TornInspired by...little seeds that make a big difference.
Polymer clay pink dogwood blossom from Heather Powers of Humblebeads, hand forged scroll links, brown snowflake jasper, keishi 'petal' pearls, copper plated bird, and hand hammered and formed leaf.
Grow Through ChangeInspired by...new life.
In a tree by our mailbox t here was a lone nest in the a branch. I imagined that when the time was right that we would have a little family take up residence there.
Pewter branch from Ornamentea, tiny blue egg from Heather Powers of Humblebeads, handmade metal clay silver charm from Andrew Thornton, wire wrapped nest, chain and clasp from Vintaj
Sure Sign of SpringInspired by...moonlit dances. The focal bead is called Twilight Lily from Heather Powers of Humblebeads.
An assortment of large glass pearls, crystals and a brilliant hue of recycled sari silk ribbon topped off with a vintage rhinestone button.
Currently for sale on Etsy.
I know. Stunning, isn't it?
Lily at TwilightInspired by moss on trees.
This is my Bead Soup June 2010 entry. My partner was Michelle Reilly who graciously created a metal clay silver toggle clasp. She also gave me stone connectors and a beautiful rainforest jasper pendant. I added a ton of chain, a sterling silver Bali dragonfly and a wrapped connector from the Industrial Chic line.
Facing NorthInspired by secrets.
Bead Soup June 2010
My partner was Sharon Misuraco of Off the Beadin' Path: original pendant from Tracee Dock. Also she sent me ceramic rounds and copper beads that I wire wrapped in the circles of the chain from Shannon LeVart of Missficklemedia. I added some iolite and some ombre ribbon.
The Key ElementInspired by the stone Iolite.
Bead Soup June 2010
My partner Michelle Reilly made me metal clay silver clasps and provided a stunning assortment of stones including that lampwork total
Iolite is thought to aid in vision and help you to clearly see what path you must take.
I Can See Clearly NowInspired by young love.
Upcycled rhinestone earrings from bride's grandmother paired with blue pearls, lampwork glass, various gold- and brass-toned chains. Can be worn together as a necklace or as two separate bracelets.
**SOLD**
oldnewborrowedblueInspired by the movie 'Pretty In Pink' with Molly Ringwald.
Lampwork glass from CEM Lampwork, Swarovski and sterling silver box clasp from A Grain of Sand, seed beads, vintage scotty dog charm, ribbon
Prepster PoshInspired by a little bee problem in my studio in September 2009
A real bee* encased in ICE Resin.
(*no bees were harmed in the making of this necklace, they all died of natural causes)
The Bee WhispererInspired by the Cirque du Soleil and the Cirque-esque original production of 'The Journey' at DEC Dance Education Center 2010 Spring Performance Group showing
Vintage brass link chain, hand stamped with the words 'the journey...wonder...joy'
Recycled sari silk fabric ribbon
Swarovski crystals
Brass bird connector
**SOLD**
The JourneySpecial project for EK Success brands Jolee's Jewels
All genuine Swarovski crystal elements.
Wouldn't this look fabulous walking down a red carpet?
SuperstarletInspired by feeling safe in the knowledge that you have found the love key that fits your lock.
Featuring an upcycled treasure...a sugilite pin from the client's grandfather as the clasp
Pewter keyhole from Green Girl Studios, Lampwork glass by Sue Kennedy, SueBeads
**SOLD**
Love is the KeyInspired by Ann Singsaas' 'Siljan Glade' watercolor painting
Custom polymer clay beads by Christine Damm, Stories They Tell
Metal clay silver charms from Beth Hemmila, Hint Jewelry
Lampwork glass from Cathy Roberts
Inspired by...JoyInspired by Ann Singsaas' 'Red Ponies Red Desert' watercolor painting
Custom made polymer clay beads by Christine Damm, Stories They Tell
Inspired by...Free SpiritsInspired by Mary Ellen Pollock's 'Untitled' pen and ink
Custom made lampwork glass beads by Dora Schubert of Germany
Inspired by...ContrastInspired by Ann Waisbrot's oil painting 'Tulip & Shell, Still Life'
Custom made polymer clay beads by Kate Clawson, Organic Odysseys
Metal clay silver charm from Beth Hemmila, Hint Jewelry
Inspired by...BotanicalsInspired by Brenda Wenberg's acrylic painting 'Lookin' Good'
Custom glass beads by Kerry Bogert, KAB's Creative Concepts, Enamel beads by Barbara Lewis, Painting with Fire, Ceramic beads by Jennifer Heynen, Jangles
Inspired by...Color
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Jewelry designer, Erin Prais-Hintz, creates one-of-a-kind pieces that capture emotions and reflect the personality, history and passions of their owners. Her art utilizes everything from semi-precious gemstones and Bali silver to found objects from foreign lands or close to home. Each work of art is unique in style, color and texture and is a treasure found just for you.
