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watergirl designs designs in wire by sharon r bass |
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About the Artist & the Jewelry
I use a lot of new materials, but I like mixing in found, scrap, reused, recycled, left behind, and thrown away objects in my pieces. Importantly, eco-consciousness goes way beyond what materials an artist is using, into the studio and into everyday living, to become a lifestyle, which isn't that difficult once it becomes routine. I use many types of metals, from colored copper to recycled aluminum to, one of my favorites, black annealed steel wire. All jewelry requires some TLC. If you own a piece with steel wire, just make sure it stays dry to prevent rusting; you can lightly spray it with an acrylic sealant or treat it with oil and a cotton swab. Thanks for visiting, Sharon Bass Sharon grew up in Fayetteville, NC, has resided along the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, and now lives in Western North Carolina near Asheville. |