Handmade Silver Jewelry by Jo
Everyday wearable jewelry, & assorted other objects
I have been making silver jewelry for 10 years now. I had the good fortune to find wonderful teachers willing to share their knowledge and encourage my creativity. I make everyday wearable art jewelry.
I was a Court Reporter for 18 years. I am also an animal addict. I figured if I could handle criminals and lawyers, I could also handle reptiles and other critters….just KIDDING ( I think I’m a real comedian)….I owned Arrowhead Pets and Grooming for 8 years. My store won “Best of Phoenix” from the New Times before I sold it.
Currently, as co-owner of No Stink Inc, the Home of OdorZout products, www.88stink.com, I use my spare time to relax by making jewelry. My husband calls me a “stone tucker”…as I like to add stones in unusual places in my work if it calls for it.
I also have an odd calling when it comes to jewelry making. If the piece is meant for someone, and it turns out it’s not the right stone for the person on the receiving end, I won’t be able to complete the project no matter how hard I try. By changing the stone, or the person receiving the piece, I can complete the piece and send it off to its new home. Don’t know why this happens, but it’s been happening for 10 years now, so I’ve learned to accept it!
Jewelry making has opened up a whole world of wonderful people, creativity, and relaxation. I hope you will find my blog helpful in your journey through jewelry and related subjects.
Our pets, among which are Ninja and Whoopy, German Shepherd Dogs registered with Therapy Dog International, currently take me to volunteer for Robin Crow, Reading Specialist at Lookout Mountain School, doing Children Reading with Dogs. We’re on our fourth year now, and hope we’re a small part of helping children find the skills and confidence to follow their dreams.
Yahtzee, is a 10 lb Chinese Crested Mix that was fostered by Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. Save a Life, adopt a Rescue!!! He’s adorable, and looks like a little fox!
Rounding out the homefront is Peeky, a black and white Pekingnese pup who thinks he’s a cat. He’s laid back and planning on following in the footsteps of his “sisters” and becoming a Therapy International dog when he’s a little older.
If you end up with an animal hair in your jewlery box, no need to call, I don’t charge extra!
Please bookmark my site and come back often. I will be linked to many interesting sites as well.
**I owe many thanks to my husband, Barry, who has always been supportive of me in my jewelry endeavors, and my wonderful, funny, knowledgable, and most self-less teacher and mentor, Lloyd Butterfield. I can only hope I do you proud! I must also give credit to Lynda Ellis, my best friend, that gives me welcomed inspiration.
Leave a Reply