Jomama is going to the Emmy’s!

 I’m so excited to have been asked to submit some of jewelry for this year’s Emmy’s!

Myself and the rest of the Ice Resin® design team members were asked to make 5 bracelets to be given to this year’s Emmy nominees. I am so excited to have the opportunity to have my designs submitted for this!

 My goodie box arrived today (and of course I tore in to it!).

In the meantime, I have already been working away… 

This is just the start of my creative journey along the road to the Emmy's. Please continue to follow along and watch as my excitement grows!

Peace, Jomama

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Coincidence or not

 Lately good vibes have been coming my way. No black cats crossing my path…Is it because I’m open to it? That I’m paying attention? I don’t know for sure, but who am I to question things?

Here’s the chain of events:

In March of 2012 I met Susan Lenart Kazmer at Artfest and became part of her mixed media design team in September. Late October I met Regina from RMA Design Studio. In a discussion, I discovered she manufactures in pewter (which I happened to be researching).

  Fast forward to July of this year: I am fortunate enough to meet the wonderful people at Makers Square in Ft Lauderdale. They are as passionate about creating as I am and in less than 2 weeks I will be teaching the very first class there on Ice Resin®!

A few months ago Regina and I got together and pow wowed! We produced some pieces and she sent me on my way.

Last week a friend asks if I want to get together and do a photo shoot with my jewelry. Well, YES!                         I’m (im)patiently awaiting the photos to add to my look book for my pitch for a major retailer. Can’t wait to see the photos…

I also had the good fortune of being given an enameling kiln last week. How sweet!

 Rewind to yesterday: I get an email presenting the opportunity to make jewelry that will end up in celebrities’ hands at the Emmy’s. Are you kidding me??? Of course I jumped on the opportunity.

I’d have to say the planets are aligning…

Peace, Jomama
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Lucky 7 recycled Patron bottle with suede cord

Lucky 7 recycled Patron bottle with suede cord

Fun with Patron

Boy did I have fun making (and wearing) this piece!

One of a kind handmade jewelry by Jomama

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Lucky 7 recycled Patron bottle with suede cord

 

Fun on the Ice Resin® design team

In the last year my creative world has been spinning!! (That's a good thing).
Last fall I became part of Susan Lenart Kasmer's design team. Now, since I think Susan is God, this has been a dream come true:] I have also been introduced to her wonder team, including business partner Jen Cushman, Kristen Robinson and Carol La Valley, amongst others.

 I've been give an opportunity to play. With cool stuff. Each month. Now let me explain...one a month I receive a mystery box with components for my next project. Not knowing what you'll get is half the fun of it. I have mastered Ice Resin®, been introduced to Iced Enamels and Rue Romantique, and dabbled in Industrial Chic. Here's some of the fun I've experienced~
Peace, Jomama
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                      Art Mechanique paper, Ice Resin, ribbon & vintage chain

 

 Jewelers grade molding putty, Ice Resin & a recycled champagne topper

 

                         Steel wire, Industrial Chic charms, a door stopper & other found objects

 

Art Mechanique silhouette, ribbon & Art Mechanique paper

 

Molding putty, Ice Resin, satin ribbon & repurposed chain of pearls

 

Ice Resin & fibers

 

 

 

New inspiration in creating handmade indie art jewelry, by Jomama

 Today is the first day of summer and I know I should be thinking about fun in the sun, but all I can think about is jewelry...

 I just got back from my second year at the Bead+ Button show in Milwaukee and boy am I pumped! I'm amazed at all of the great education available here every year and that young artists don't take advantage.

 I started on Tuesday morning with a class on tool making with Joe Silvera and it's already come in handy at home. I've ground down and repolished some old marked and rusted hammers.

Later that evening I was off to make spinner rings with Robyn Cornelius. I've been soldering for a few years now but Robyn still managed to teach me a few little tricks. 

 The next day was spent with Mary Hettmansperger <3. Boy is she fun! We wove to our hearts content looping wire around wooden beads and found objects. Techniques I will definitely continue to use to capture my wonderful found objects.

After dinner I headed over to meet Alison Lee from CraftCast for a night of Patina playtime. Good stuff here, and since I'm a huge fan of patinas, it was an evening well spent.

Morning followed and I awoke to the excitement of the day I was about to spend Making an impression with Richard Salley. Wow, who knew molten solder could be so cool? Well it was, and will continue to be for me. 

Amongst all of the fun, I got to see some old friends; Susan Lenart Kazmer and Kim St Jean and also made a few new ones too; Jen Cushman from Ice Resin and Patti Bullard, owner of Wubbers. 

Meanwhile, back at my workbench, my creative juices have been flowing like crazy. I've listed some new pieces on my website www.shopjomama.com and will continue to add more exciting new pieces in the coming weeks. Hope your summer is a great as mine is going to be!

Happy summer! 
Peace, Jomama

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Fun at Anthropologie hosted by AG Jeans

Thursday night crafting event @ Anthropologie in Aventura hosted by AG Jeans. AG is an eco minded company using Ozone technology and is made in Los Angeles (Yay to made in the USA).It was a fun night spent decorating AG tote bags with fabric and jewels which were recycled damaged items from Anthro. We talked and made new friends (and drank champagne :) A good time was had by all. Thank you AG & Anthro!

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