Why, what, how of Woman with a Torch

Why  "Woman with Torch"?
After meditating on what the business should be called, this name came to mind.

What  is Woman with a Torch?
I am a metalsmith and lapidary. I use my own two hands plus a jewelers torch, a few other tools to turn vision (my own design) into a treasured piece of jewelry, with a goal of offering it for sale

How is Woman with a Torch Jewelry made?
-observation of all things: stones, plants, animals, emotions, experiences, ..life. All is inspiration. Vision comes after contemplation
-sketch with notes, study connections, function
-fabricate components: finished stone, bales, bezels, clasps, textures, etc.
-solder components together. Check fit, function, file, sand, clean up, patina, texture, prepolish
-set stone
-final polish
-calculate price (industry accepted formula using costs time, overhead). Adjust price for market
-photograph various angles for honest representation, (no special effects, minimal reflections)
-market it (website, blog, social media, in-person)


 

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