Yes, that is right...I have been getting down and dirty hammering and forging steel re-bar while taking an amazing online class by the uber talented Keith Lo Bue. The class is called "Steeling Beauty"... consisting of 7 weeks of awesomeness! He is one artist among many who are teaching at Artful Gatherings Artful Online Retreat!
If you are interested in his class the deadline to sign upis...August 1st (just around the corner) ~
I am stilling waiting on some tools (i.e. jewelers saw blades, rawhide mallet) ~ in the meantime I have been experimenting using this awesome material ~ STEEL WIRE!
I completed a Steel Forged Heart Soldered with Cross and Leather Pendant Necklace...I am quite pleased how it turned out and wanted to share it with you ~
Welcome to my blog...my name is Debby ~ and I am the designer of Romancing the Bling, I am also a licensed jewelry designer for my product line Vintage Romance ~ sold exclusively at Michael's Stores.
As a self taught jewelry artist ~ I am blessed to design from my home studio in San Diego, CA.
Influences of the Renaissance through the Deco Era are represented in my use of religious iconography, whimsical French collages and period bling in my designs.
My Bridal line for RTB has been featured on the Today Show and I have had designs published in Jewelry Affaire Magazine.
I teach in workshops within the US. I also teach 2 online classes through Artful Gathering Online Retreats every year. I also offer 5 DVD Collections featuring my online classes.
Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you enjoy my designs! xoxo