Transforming Wire into Woven Art
I work with wire in both classic wire wrapping and bending, as well as using traditional fiber techniques like crochet, knitting, macramé, and braiding, but adapting them to metal. Each piece begins as a length of pliable metal, usually between 16 and 30 gauge — copper, silver, or gold-filled wire — and is shaped using techniques once reserved for yarn and thread. The result is jewelry that blends the structure of metal with the softness of textile art.
Wire Crochet
With a simple crochet hook, I loop fine wire into delicate chains and lace-like patterns. The metal’s natural tension allows each design to hold its form, creating airy, sculptural textures that seem to float against the skin.
Wire Weaving/Knitting
Knitting with wire is like painting with light. I use a knitting spool, needles, or even a crochet hook to form loops, creating a fine mesh that looks a lot like textile knitting but shimmers in the light. Each loop interlocks to form a shimmering mesh that moves gently but retains its strength. Once shaped, I may stretch or hammer the surface to catch and scatter light, revealing the wire’s subtle, metallic glow.
Wire Macramé
Macramé brings structure and rhythm to my designs. Using traditional knots like square, half-hitch, and spiral, I sculpt geometric patterns that cradle stones and beads, transforming raw metal into intricate frameworks that feel both architectural and organic.
Wire & Fiber Braiding / Kumihimo
I braid multiple strands of wire and fiber using a disk or marudai—sometimes mixed with silk and beads—to create flowing cords with repeating patterns. These pieces are dense, elegant, and patterned, strong yet flexible, bold yet refined, perfectly balanced between tradition and innovation.
