Artist Bio

Angela studied metalsmithing with Lynne Hull at North Seattle Community College after completing a B.S. in Botany at the UW. She finds jewelry fabrication to be the perfect marriage of creativity and scientific process. Although largely inspired by nature, Angela has lately found her work to be strongly influenced by the clean lines and simple geometry of the 1950’s aesthetic.

Process

Each component of Angela’s jewelry is individually hand-enameled. The enamel, which is powdered glass, is applied to copper and then fired in a small potter’s kiln at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit until it melts to form a smooth surface. After that, the edge of each piece is ground smooth with a masonry bit. The jewelry is then assembled, with every jump ring very carefully soldered closed (lest the heat of the torch melt or discolor the enamel).