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I’m an emerging jeweler from Tampere, Finland – where I live, work and play with my wonderful supportive husband, two lively Jack Russels and a warmhearted, yet timid cat. Our only daughter Tanja has left the coop years ago, and now lives down under in Sydney, Australia.
During office hours I function as a production developer in the technical textile industry. However, any freetime available has always been consumed by a wide range of creative projects, and I have always been very crafty person dappling in every possible medium from fabrics to wood, glass and metal works.
The alluring world of jewelry consumed me less than a year ago, after injuring my hand and not being able to tackle any of my usual bulkier projects. Making jewelry as a hobby has proved an invaluable source of relaxation to balance off a career that can be stressful at times.
I prefer working with silver, bronze and copper clay, Tiffany and fused glass as well as experiment with wireworks, chainmaille, wrapped and coiled techniques. I have also occasionally used gemstones and pearls in some of my creations. Recycling and salvaging readymade objects, as well as fusing unusual materials together into unlikely compositions seems to be forming as my signature.
I am only at the very beginning of a long and enchanting road ahead of me, and there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to act out all the inspirations that keep bubbling up!
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Arja A commented on the Design “Have fun, earrings for real artists
” 1 year, 1 month ago….my FB fan site:
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Arja A commented on the Design “Have fun, earrings for real artists
” 1 year, 1 month agoHi there, all my beading friends Sorry for the delay of my answer. How the loops are connected in the pencils: First, drill about 6-7mm deep hole by using dia 2mm drill pit. Then fill the hole with glue ( I used white glue) and pull a piece of eye pin in. Let dry. I did [...]
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Arja A commented on the Design “Have fun, earrings for real artists
” 1 year, 1 month agoThank You .
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