Jewelry Designer Favorites: Suzanne Golden

Sheffield School's course in Jewelry Design: Beading & Wire Working features profiles and interviews with a wide variety of jewelry designers. I'm not playing favorites - by any means - but I was extremely entertained by Suzanne Golden. Her fashion style is amazing, zany, colorful, and inspiring.

I get bored easily, so I have fun jumping around between various techniques. Consequently, I have become known for several styles. I'm always surprised by what I've accomplished, especially knowing I failed algebra twice in high school.

Here are some of her creations that make our imaginations soar. Go to Suzanne Golden's website for more information on her art.

Ring: Polka Dotty

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Deconstruct Original Jewelry Pieces for Fun & Profit

Photo: Brian Appio

Have you ever thought about turning your jewelry-making skill into an unfinished project? Huh? Instead of finishing off a piece, perhaps you could package the components in a baggie along with a sheet of instructions. Instant craft! The following video shows a simple stop-action process that's very effective in demonstrating how an assortment of beads and hemp form a bracelet. Could you turn one of your projects into an easy-to-make craft? For fun, try designing a piece with packaging as a craft kit in mind. Thanks to clever musicman Christofer Drew (see photo above), aka Never Shout Never, for this great way to further "productize" a jewelry designer's work.

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