Joan Bailey
Jewelry, Textiles
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My journey into wearable art began decades ago with sewing my own clothing. My interest in jewelry making and eco-printing came much later in life. I am primarily self-taught, but have taken courses over the past several years to expand my skills, metalsmithing in particular. I start a piece by first choosing the beads or natural stones that inspire me. I also work with sterling silver, copper, and gold filled metals. Metal work allows me a greater sense of creativity and control that enriches my jewelry making process. I enjoy blending stones and metal to create unique pieces I would wear myself. I sometimes incorporate vintage metal pieces or family heirlooms to create a truly unique piece, blending old and new. More recently, I began eco-printing which uses natural dyes, leaves, flowers and creativity to produce color and prints on scarves, and on paper. I typically use silk as my medium, but have been extending the process on watercolor paper.
My journey into wearable art began decades ago with sewing my own clothing. My interest in jewelry making and eco-printing came much later in life. I am primarily self-taught, but have taken courses over the past several years to expand my skills, metalsmithing in particular. I start a piece by first choosing the beads or natural stones that inspire me. I also work with sterling silver, copper, and gold filled metals. Metal work allows me a greater sense of creativity and control that enriches my jewelry making process. I enjoy blending stones and metal to create unique pieces I would wear myself. I sometimes incorporate vintage metal pieces or family heirlooms to create a truly unique piece, blending old and new. More recently, I began eco-printing which uses natural dyes, leaves, flowers and creativity to produce color and prints on scarves, and on paper. I typically use silk as my medium, but have been extending the process on watercolor paper.
