Beading Shines in Norwegian Jewelry Designer's Whimsical Animal Creations

Klimt02 is a website that provides an international forum for contemporary jewelry in a creative space that offers knowledge, information, debates, and exchanges - all within the artistic realm of jewelry. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Kilmt02 inspires everyone interested in the selection, quality, art, technology, and creation of art jewelry. Sheffield School has kindly been given permission to share works of global designers here on our website; in keeping with the strong beading instruction given in our Jewelry Design: Beading & Wire Working course, it's a pleasure to feature the imaginative, humorous work of a gifted designer from Oystese, Norway.

Felieke van der Leest 

 

Felieke van der Leest
Necklace: Yellow Kelly 2008
Glass beads, textile, gold, plastic animal, cubic zirkonia
10 x 10 x 3.5 cm

Felieke van der Leest
Ring: Squaw Kitten 2011
Silver, glass beads, textile
12 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm

Felieke van der Leest
Brooch: McPufff 2009
Textile, gold, plastic animal, glass beads, cubic zirkonia
9.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm

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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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