Sarah K. Harms: Forged Heart Necklaces

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Forged Heart Necklaces

I hand forge these hearts out of 1/4" steel stock. They are about 2" wide, and look great as a choker or worn longer on a sweater or T-shirt. The adjustable cotton cord makes them quite versatile, and can be worn on a variety of necklines. Recycled glass beads are used as accents, and make an awesome compliment to the steel. I have coated the steel with wax to prevent rust, but pieces should be kept away from water when possible. $20.00 each

2 comments:

JAC AdministatorOctober 3, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Thanks for getting the ball rolling Sarah! You are the first one to post (I knew you would be ;).
You rock, girl!

Dave
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sarahzonaOctober 5, 2009 at 6:21 AM
Thanks for setting it all up Dave! Hopefully this will inspire me to post more often!
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About the Artist

Since 1979, I have been using time honored, traditional metalsmithing techniques to create my contemporary, yet earthy wearable art. In our high tech, fast paced world, hammering some hot steel or sawing out tiny pieces of silver can be quite therapeutic. With two young boys (born in 1997 and 2000), my studio time is limited, so my production ability is limited as well. Every piece I make comes from an absolute love of creating, and pride in craftsmanship. I’ll take quality over quantity any day.

Rock hunting, a passion of mine, is part of my creative process. I love that! Many of the light colored rocks were collected from the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston , IL , where I was raised. When my boys were babies, I wasn’t making jewelry, but I could still grab up some rocks off the beach. In the early 90’s, my sister was living in Kodiak , AK , another spectacular rock spot. Most of the black rocks were collected in Kodiak. Sedona is my new collecting spot, and I love exploring dry creek beds, where the nice rounded red rocks can be found. My husband and sons are very tolerant of my rock obsession, and will often come exploring with me.

Many of my designs incorporate ancient symbolism including goddesses, spirals, suns, and moons. I believe that symbols can be inspiring and empowering for people, whatever the meaning is for them. Symbols can also have powerful energy, so I only use what I believe to be positive images. My intent as a jeweler is to create a well crafted, cool looking, affordable piece of wearable art with positive energy for the wearer.