Wire Wrapping Tutorials and Helpful Hints

I have had the pleasure of knowing Theresa of Studio 618 for about four months now and like so many of my jewelry artist friends, I met her online. I asked Theresa how she came up with the name Studio 618, and she told me “About 4 years ago, I wanted to set up a business to sell my jewelry online. I wanted a business name where it can sound professional for me to sell both my jewelry creations and architecture services. Since I work out of my home studio, I used my house number as part of the name.”

“I have a son who started college last month. So it is now that I am able to find more time to work on my jewelry creations and the business. Now that I don’t have to share my car with him, I’m also spending time meeting up with artists living near me. It is these artists whose work, creativity and enthusiasm truly inspire me. I also enjoy meeting some incredible artist friends online through sites like Twitter and Facebook.” This is a great way to fill that “empty nest” syndrome and meeting with other artists is always a fun and inspiring way to spend time!

Theresa told me this ring was inspired by an artist friend of ours, Bill of Purified Art. Awesome – I love it!!

I find Theresa’s style to be very clean looking with great geometric shapes and lines. She told me “Using traditional metalsmithing techniques, I create simple and timeless metal jewelry, using highly recyclable silver, gold, copper and brass. Occasionally, I would add color accents by adding gemstones, glass, and pearls.”

“After working on monumental scaled architecture designs since graduation, I longed to work on something on a more personal scale. Although not as complicated nor as expensive as a building, jewelry is the perfect compliment. I took a jewelry making class at the local bead shop and I was hooked immediately.” Thank goodness you took that class, Theresa, so we can all enjoy the beautiful pieces of jewelry you create!

One of my all-time favorite rings of Theresa’s:

Theresa sells her work online, locally, and on the east coast. “My work is available year round at my Etsy and Artfire shops. I also sell at local art and craft fairs. Currently some of my Judaica pieces can be found at a gift shop near Boston.”

Theresa’s goals for her jewelry: “My future goals include having a bigger presence at retail shops for customers to touch and feel my work. I’m always open to additional explorations in other jewelry making techniques. I think I have the most fun when I’m learning, improving, and dreaming about the design of the next piece.” It’s amazing, isn’t it, how much we can actually learn and improve our techiques? I agree with you, Theresa. It feels great to figure out a better way to do something, to continually refine one’s style.

This ring is totally cool!

I asked Theresa if there are other creative avenues she would like to learn. I think she was destined to be a jewelry designer! “Sometimes I think I have too many interests. When I was little, I did embroidery and fashion design. Then I took interest and made wood furniture, using Japanese joineries such as dove tails and mortise and tenon. Well, I think metal is here to stay though.”

Theresa and her amazing jewelry can be found on the internet at the following sites:

Studio 618 ArtFire
Studio 618 Etsy
Studio 618 Blog
Studio 618 Twitter
Studio 618 Facebook
Studio 618 Flickr

Thanks, T, for answering all my questions and sharing your beautiful work with us!

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