Featured Crafter: Mary Katherine from Silvia’s Heart

In this Featured Crafter, we hear from Mary Katherine from Silvia’s Heart. Read on to learn how Mary Katherine’s love of a tiara turned into her love of gemstones.

Tell me a little bit about yourself.
I worked for a number of banks for many years, but lost my job because my medical leave expired and they couldn’t hold my job until I got better. Still on disability. I have loved gemstones for forever. I started making simple jewelry about 2 years ago. When I lost my German Shepherd Silvia a year ago and lost my job, I started to actually learn about gemstones. My wonderful husband has invested a lot of money in my learning process. Caliper gauge, carat scale, refractometer, microscope, loupe, loose gemstones, reference books & DVD’s. It has been a wonderful learning experience. I love setting my gems & then creating something around them. My loves are my husband Gabriele, my dogs Lacie & Tiler, Family and my gems and being cancer free for 10 years and running! (breast cancer & then skin cancer due to radiation)
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Introduction to Wire Wrap Jewelry : How to Make a Wire Wrap Scroll

Learn how to make a wire wrap scroll in this video on how to make wire wrapped jewelry. Expert: Nicole Bio: Nicole has been involved in jewelry making as a hobby for several years.