Woodlands Lifestyles and Homes June 2010 : Page 37Freshwater Pearl Earrings. Freshwater Pearls hand-twisted with sterling silver wire into a free-form, organic shape. Each pair will be slightly different and uniquely yours. Wedding Ring Bracelet featuring Cara’s grandparents’ wedding rings. myself fine silver fusing, and I’ve obtained Art Clay certification that I’ll soon be teaching to others. Q: How does a piece evolve? A: In four phases. The first involves sketching, playing around, manipulating the links and beads, getting frustrated, sleeping on it, start- ing over until I get it right. Then, I wear the design everywhere to test how it feels and moves—to drop the kids at school, to yoga, to read, to sleep, to dinner, you name it. Next is pricing, photographing, blogging, etc., about the new piece. The final phase involves my customers. I wait to see what they think. Q: Your jewelry style is so unique. Is there a name for it? A: No, not formally, although the bracelets and some of the earrings followclassic Chain Maille style. I have always loved vintage and heirloom pieces. My goal in creating is to try to give my jewelry a “new” heirloom look, but I want to avoid creating pieces that are tied to a trend. I want people to be able to collect my pieces and wear them forever. Q: People love your Wedding Ring Bracelets. What gives with this design? A: People love what the design represents. The Wedding Ring design materialized when my maternal grandfather passed away in 2005. Since my mom is his only daughter, she inherited his wedding ring. She wanted to wear the ring, but it was way too big. So the ring on a bracelet idea was born, and ever An assortment of Studio 219 bracelets. since, I’ve been honoring grandfathers, husbands, great-grandparents and beautiful antique wedding rings found in a drawer or a flea market that just needed a home and a second chance to be admired. Q: You are known for wearing lots of bracelets. Did you originate this style? A: No, my mom is the original bracelet stacker. I must admit I inherited her style in this regard. Q: Any motivational thoughts for someone who may have a latent desire to create? A: Perhaps my “Let’s Just Give This a Shot and See Where It Ends Up” philosophy is not necessarily the worst on the planet. Sometimes it just takes a while to discover Fine Silver Pendant with Freshwater Pearl accent. Pendant crafted with Art Clay. where you end up. Contact Cara via e-mail at cara@stu- dio219designs.com or via the Internet at www.studio2 1 9designs.com , www.twitter.com/cara19 or www.face- book.com/studio219. THEWOODLANDS LIFESTYLES& HOMES / JUNE 2010 37 Publication List |
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