timothy adam designs: timothy's etsy artist of the week 7.9.07

ETSY ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!

curly girl glass

curlygirlglass's shop

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6334964

1.who inspired you to start creating jewerly?Actually, I did. I was doing larger stained glass pieces and wanted to try making wearable stained glass. I started making stained glass earrings, took a wire class to incorporate it into my work and it's really taken off from there. Since joining Etsy, I have been constantly inspired by the other artists here; not only in the amazing talents, but in seeing what is possible - and seemingly impossible! - and feeling pushed to improve my design and quality.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6381292

2.why do you love metal?Metal offers so many different possibilities. It can be hard, soft, flat, organic, shiny, matte, colored, alone or mixed with other materials. Being a self-taught metalsmith, I only see continuing to learn new materials, techniques and design - and I really enjoy learning new stuff. I think metal will allow me to develop as an artist for long time.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6352857

3.why do you love etsy?Etsy has changed my life. Really. I now think of myself as a jewelry maker. I have exposure both as a seller and buyer to people from all over the world. As a seller, I would never have the opportunity to sell internationally or even across the US if I were just selling at local craft fairs or in shops. This is huge. As a buyer and fairly new metalsmith, I see artist's works from all over and can see what others are creating. It's like going to the greatest handcrafted museum in the world. In addition, Etsy is a great community. Whether it's to promote something new I've made, get information (a bottomless source for any sort of info!), or just tell someone about my day, I can log on to the forums any time there is always someone there. Sometimes it can feel like I'm creating in a void - sitting alone in my studio or at my computer - and Etsy has given me a supportive community to work within.