Over 10 years ago I was in a boring job and was desperate for some creative challenges where I could use my hands. I took myself to a local art studio to take a pottery class but it was full. The only thing left was a metalsmithing class.

So I hammered my heart out and have never looked back. I still have what looks like a tin can that I forged from copper sitting on my jewelry bench. It is a reminder of how close I came to missing out on my true calling as a jeweler.

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Over 10 years ago I was in a boring job and was desperate for some creative challenges where I could use my hands. I took myself to a local art studio to take a pottery class but it was full. The only thing left was a metalsmithing class.

So I hammered my heart out and have never looked back. I still have what looks like a tin can that I forg... show more »