Claudia Winter

 During an art critique in high school, some authority figure suggested that maybe a career as an artist wasn’t a good choice for me, so I got a BA in Art History instead. I couldn’t stay away from creating, however, and have been selling my wares at art fairs for 25 years.  My primary medium has changed a few times over the years, but making jewelry is the art I was meant to create all along.   

Baubbly jewelry is contemporary hand-forged silver accented by colorful tinted resin. Creating intriguing color combinations is what really excites me, and I get to do that through creating jewelry.  I’m especially inspired by Mid Century design, and incorporate the color palette and motifs into my work.  Ever the thrifty midwesterner, I place a high value on practicality…most of my pieces are reversible or can be worn in more than one way.   

Process

I am a self-taught metalsmith learning and perfecting my craft every day. I love the look of a chunky handmade chain, so that was one of the first skills I learned (and still use!)  Traditional smithing techniques are used to create bezels (to contain the colored resin), and to make silver components that support the resin focal pieces. The resin is hand tinted to create unique hues, so no piece will ever be duplicated