Steampunk Q&A with Jess Italia LincolnMultiple techniques add up to great design
Published: October 5, 2010 Jess is the educator for Vintaj Natural Brass Co. She teaches and shares many tips and techniques through online videos and in the Vintaj Jewelry Techniques Book. She lives in Galena, Ill., and co-owns Galena Beads & Vintaj Earth, which showcases some of her jewelry. She says her design style is inspired by nature and all its treasures. Her Time Traveler necklace incorporates riveting techniques as well as inking and painting.
Visit her website: vintaj.com
Would you call steampunk your preferred style?
Steampunk is not my preferred style, however from time to time I am drawn to a component that absolutely needs to be incorporated into a steampunk-inspired piece. Sometimes it can be a challenge trying to figure out the overall function of the design, but it’s always a lot of fun working in this style.
When did you first start to create steampunk pieces?
I first started designing steampunk-inspired jewelry last winter when we introduced our Vintaj clocks, keys, gears, sprockets, washers, rivets, and fastenables. These metal findings were made for creating cold connections with our altered blanks, and they complement perfectly the Earthenwood Studios steampunk components. The possibilities are endless!
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What do you love about steampunk?
I love the
industrial feel and movement of steampunk. When working on jewelry I
always try to think out of the box. I enjoy mixing metals and found
objects into these designs. |
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