CV
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2003
Missouri State University
Metalsmith with 22 years of experience in the studio. Committed to a high standard of craftsmanship with extensive knowledge of forming and fabrication processes used to produce original precious metal creations.
Skills & Studio Proficiencies
Soldering
Sawing
Granulation
Reticulation
Gold & silver refining
Fusion inlay & married metal applications
Rolling mill embossing
Mechanism/ Finding construction & fabrication inlcuding hinges, pinbacks, & clastps
Bezel making for cabochon setting
Prong fabrication and customized faceted stone setting
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- Tube setting
- Classical loop in loop chain with woven variations
- Forging
- Stamping
- Chasing and repousse’
- P&P blue inkjet photo transfer
- Etching: Edenborough etch/ferric chloride (Cu & brass) / ferric nitrate (Ag)
- Hydraulic press metal forming
- PMC/Precious Metal Clay
- Fold forming
- Synclastic & Anticlastic shell forming & raising
- Lost wax, sand, cuttlefish, & broomstick casting
- Enameling techniques including but not limited to silfting, wet packing, cloisonné, foil, leaf, P3
Experience
St. Louis, MO
Jewelry designer & manager, director of photography, social media, & marketing.
2015 –
Ladue, MO
Apprentice jeweler/ Sales associate & apprentice jeweler responsible for jewelry repair & maintenance, inventory accounting, appraisal writing and documentation, custom order documentation, point of sale transaction accounting.
2005-2006