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Welcome to Wild Prairie Silver. I got the name for my business looking out at a field off my porch last summer. It was a hot, rainy, humid summer and everything was growing wild. The natural prairie that surrounds me was in full bloom. By the end of July and into August that prairie usually is dry, crunchy and brown but not last summer. It stayed green and full of life. Every square inch of it has something living on it: flowers, weeds, butterflies, grasshoppers, ants, toads…Absolutely Beautiful.
So, here I am trying to share with you a small piece of my business and what I am up to. I love metal. I am also a bit of a pyromaniac. These two traits make a metalsmith. I really never stop thinking about it. I make primarily jewelry from silver, some gold, copper and bronze. Now and again I get into some large piece with steel or stainless steel. Thanks for stopping by and seeing what is happening at Wild Prairie Silver.
2012 Events Schedule
Feb 11th Saturday Beginning Metalsmithing Peninsula School of Art Fish Creek Door Co.
( Will accommodate any level of student in this class and tackle any project we can in the time allowed. Please call me or email me for special supplies. You can sign up for class via email or phone www.peninsulaschoolofart.com)
Feb 29th Wednesday Talisman Chain Intermediate Wire Wrapping Rocks of Ages Jewelry and Beads Luxemburg WI
Call 920-845-1755 to register for class
March 24th Saturday PMC Metal Clay Introduction Rocks of Ages Jewelry and Beads Luxemburg WI
Call 920-845-1755 to register for class
May 26th &27th Sat and Sun Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair Sturgeon Bay WI
June 5th Tuesday Making Your Own Findings Beginning Torch Skills Bead and Button Show Milwaukee WI
Sign up online at: www.beadandbuttonshow.com
June 25, 26, 27th Mon, Tues, Wed Beginning Metals Class Peninsula School of Art Fish Creek Door Co.
Will accommodate any level of student in this class and tackle any project we can in the time allowed. Please call me or email me for special supplies. You can sign up for class via email or phone www.peninsulaschoolofart.com
July 23, 24, 25th Mon, Tues, Wed Beginning Metals Class Peninsula School of Art Fish Creek Door Co.
Will accommodate any level of student in this class and tackle any project we can in the time allowed. Please call me or email me for special supplies. You can sign up for class via email or phone www.peninsulaschoolofart.com
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May 12th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Hi I saw your husband made your hydraulic press. I’m sure it was much cheaper than buying one. Does he have the instructions on how to do this? I’m sure my brother could put me one together with some instructions. I am on a budget and can’t fork over the money for a Potter or Bonny Doon. I love your blog and all the interesting things that you make. You are very creative.
May 12th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
I will get back to you with some instructions. My husband just did it without any blueprints. Susan Kinsley has actual blueprints for a homemade press and I will dig those up and see where you can get a copy. Be in touch soon.