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Heather Morphew
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Morphew-Designs/151922514994269?ref=hl

Heather Morphew is a native of Madrid, Iowa and a graduate of Iowa State University.  Coming from a long family line of artists, Heather's artistic abilities were nurtured from her youth.  Like her father, Heather enjoys working with her hands to create functional, yet beautiful art.  Heather specializes in custom design work.  She designs and creates all pieces using precious and semi-precious stones, lampwork beads and sterling silver.  Her expertise in metalsmithing, wire wrapping and lampwork make for truly unique and beautiful jewelry.  All pieces are made using the highest quality of materials and are built to last a lifetime.  Heather exhibits her artwork locally at Central Iowa Art Events and her work is currently on display at the Iowa Arboretum and the Octagon Center for the Arts.  When she's not busy making jewelry she works as an Early Childhood Special Education Consultant for the AEA and also enjoys biking, reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors. 

Jen Lawler
www.jenlawlerdesigns.etsy.com

My jewelry is contemporary hand fabricated works of wearable art.  I do not use any molds in creating my pieces.  Each piece of jewelry is created as a one of a kind wearable sculpture by using raw precious materials, hand forming all of the components by bending, sawing, hammering, filing, soldering and polishing every piece to my desired finish.   I primarily use sterling silver and gold as my metals along with natural Gemstones and Pearls.  I use many textures in my pieces to create depth and variances in the metal. Several of my pieces of wearable art are completed with a blackened and brushed finish for a more rustic and dynamic feel to it. While many others obtain a bright, high polished finish.



Michelle Carver

Michelle Carver
Style by Shel

I went to the University of Iowa for metalsmithing and studio art.  The materials I enjoy using are a mixture of natural beaded stones, faceted stones and silver.  I enjoy dapping, forming, polishing metals into artistic jewelry.  I also use Precious Metal Clay, which is a clay that once fired the water and binder are fired out and you are left with 99% silver.  I love to use several materials in my end projects, this includes leather, semi-precious stones, and silk to name a few.  I enjoy making things that make the wearer feel special and beautiful.


Mary Nelson
www.paulinesjewelrybox.com

I started making jewelry in 2010 after retiring from the Iowa Department of Human Services, and founded Pauline's Jewelry Box in 2012.  I take classes at the Des Moines Art Center and from local jewelry artists.  I sell my jewelry through art shows, at local Des Moines businesses (Vintage 35, Dorothea's Closet, and Beaverdale Books), trunk shows, and online.  I also do custom work.

I have always loved vintage, so when I started making jewelry I was drawn naturally towards using vintage elements and designing jewelry that has a vintage feel.  I get my inspiration from nature; from the symbolic meanings associated with colors, gemstones, metals & charms; and from the objects themselves.  Techniques include wire-wrapping, cold connections, resin casting, silver foil frames, etching, and soldering.  My works vary from romantic to playful to edgy, but have a common theme of re-purposing and celebrating the past.  I'm intrigued by the history and meaning of the objects I work with, and like to imagine the stories and memories each piece holds.  Each piece of jewelry I design is unique and comes with a narrative that describes the meaning and/or origin of its components.

Teresa Kruse

Freestyle artist. Works in different mediums. Copper is my favorite medium. I create with copper and gift cards, lead free enamels and simply copper alone. BA from ISU

Christina Catron
http://www.catroncreation.com

C. Catron, BFA & B.Vaske, MFA create sculptural and functional jewelry crafted in traditional and non-traditional processes. Both artists are located in Des Moines, IA. They are very active in art festivals and fairs along with about 5 galleries around the state. They are often found working with in the arts community in Ankeny culturing emerging and professional artists through the Ankeny Art Center.
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