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We are Passionate about our unique designs, our craftsmanship, and our customers!
LMN Jewelry Designs began a few years ago and is quickly making a name for it self. Made up of three artists, Lisa, Mickey, and Niki, who each bring a distinct style and enthusiasm to their jewelry designs. LMN is passionate about its unique designs, craftsmanship and its customers. Currently, all three artists work out of their homes in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. They strive to keep things fresh and learn new techniques to add to their repertoire of knowledge and display their distinctive jewelry designs at local fine art shows. Lisa: "I studied art and design in college but put work aside to raise my family. As my children grew older, I found I missed creative work and started making beaded jewelry. Soon, I became fascinated with other jewelry styles and techniques. This past year, I went back to school to learn metal clay fabrication and traditional metal smith techniques. My jewelry designs reflect this artistic and technical exploration." Mickey: "I started making jewelry after receiving a handmade bracelet from a friend. I was inspired by how pretty it was and thought that it was something I would like to learn how to do. I started taking some jewelry making classes and was hooked. I love the creativity it allows and the ability to create fun and unique pieces." Niki: "Jewelry making began as a fun hobby for me and has now become a passion. The enjoyment I get from creating a piece is very fulfilling as well as relaxing. I have become focused on using wire in my designs, especially wrapping cabochon, chain making and weaving techniques." "Each year I try to learn a new technique. This year it was the viking knit. It is a weave using fine gauge wire and a wooden dowel. Once you have a long enough segment it then needs to be pulled through a drawplate, which tightens up and elongates the piece. You pull it through a wooden block into successively smaller and smalleer holes until you reach the desired thickness and then embellish it with stones and a hand made clasp. They are truly a stunning piece when complete." |
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