Barbara Briggs
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"Past Time" Brooch

"This hammer-textured brooch is reversible.  It is made of bronze, brass and sterling silver. insert is made of epoxy resin clay."
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"I've been playing with epoxy resin clay and am using this material to create reversible pieces. Such fun!"
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Tropical Splendor Bangle

polymer clay, fine silver and bronze metal clays, coral, pearls, lamp worked glass.
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Mermaid's Cuff - Bead embroidered cuff, bronze metal clay embellishment, resin "Cosmic Cabochon" with inclusions of seashells, etc., pearls, seed beads, sterling clasp
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Memory Pendant

"Thank you, Amanda! You can read the more about this piece on this link: http://barbarabriggsdesigns.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/more-memories/"
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Where do you live ? City, State and Country
Illinois
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Studio
I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
I create one-of-a-kind and limited edition art jewelry. Check my blog at www.barbarabriggsdesigns.wordpress.com for current updates.
Visit my Etsy shop: www.barbarabriggsdesigns.etsy.com
Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
http://www.barbarabriggsdesigns.com, www.barbarabriggsdesigns.etsy.com
Describe your media/materials you work with
fiber, jewelry, metals, metal clay, mixed media, paper, polymer clay, pmc, other, I create and specialize in one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Each piece is unique and meticulously executed using quality materials. Sterling and pure fine silver comprise the body of many designs and polymer clay, resin, and seed beaded works have become more prevalent in my recent pieces. Precious and semi-precious gemstones, vintage glass, and lampworked beads add rich embellishment to the bracelets and necklaces I create. Carved bone, found objects, and other non-traditional materials are often added to my designs as accents. I’ve also made cloisonné enamel the focal point of a number of pieces. Sterling and fine silver sheet and silver metal clays ( PMC®, Art Clay Silver™), bronze metal clay (BronzClay™), and copper (CopprClay™) are materials used to hand fabricate many of my beads and charms. Creating one-of-a-kind pieces keeps my work fresh, allowing new ideas to burst forth.
If "other" - what media do you work with?
Beading

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At 10:31am on February 7, 2012, Brigitte Martin said…

Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through Feb 15, 2014.

 

Enjoy crafthaus, participate often :-)

At 3:07pm on October 20, 2011, Kari Lønning said…

I just found your message on CraftHaus. (I'm not active here.) You have a double wall from a long time ago??? I'd love to see what it looks like. Have you given it a thorough wash lately (lots of warm water, and a bit of soap)?

At 9:37pm on August 25, 2011, Jenne Giles said…

I made your scarf today!  It turned out beautifully-so soft, lots of ruffle and the green looks great :-))

It's drying overnight, but I might be able to get it in the mail to you tomorrow if the timing works out.  If not then, Saturday for sure!

At 7:42pm on August 23, 2011, Jenne Giles said…

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At 7:33pm on August 22, 2011, Jenne Giles said…

Thanks so much for your note, Barbara!  I do sell on Etsy  http://www.etsy.com/shop/harlequinfeltworks and Artful Home too  http://www.artfulhome.com/artist/Harlequin-Feltworks/7615

 

Of course, if there is something you like that you don't see there, you can always let me know and I can make you a fellow-artist discount (or trade) :-)

 

Your work is beauoootiful :-))  SO much range and cool textures  xoj

At 10:25pm on January 6, 2011, Holly Gage said…

Hi Barbara,

Thanks for the kind words and friend request. I just joined and I'm figuring this all out.

Nice slide show!

~ Holly

At 6:17pm on December 18, 2010, Gordon K. Uyehara said…

Thanks for the add, Barbara! See you there!

At 10:59am on December 17, 2010, Micki Lippe said…

Barbara, WOW. Thanks so much. I am very pleased with the reception that my new work is getting. I am going to post some new images.

At 3:36pm on December 15, 2010, paula lindblom said…

Hi Barbara!

 

I’m from an island from the beginning, up in the north of Sweden (Sundsvall is the city and Alnö is the island) and the sea or the ocean has always been important for me, these days I living Gothenburg and it’s a harbour city on the west coast of Sweden… I need the sea horizon and the water line I think, I get a lot of inspiration from beaches findings but also to study images from the deep in the seas or oceans, it has always fascinated me and may be therefore I like when other artist use elements from the sea or oceans. I like your combinations and the colour you use when you make your lovely jewellery.

 

Good luck with your work and I look forward to see more of them!

 

With love and thoughts, Paula.

At 5:49am on December 15, 2010, paula lindblom said…

Interesting and beautiful pieces!!!

I love the once that has been inspiration from the water world, all the seashells and other creatures…

Kind regards Paula.

 

 
 
 

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