Comments on: Self-Taught Jewelry Artist Inspired by Deviant Art https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:22:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Daryl Adams https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-331363 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:22:30 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-331363 Oh, I’m so happy Susan that you loved the pendant and that your friends did too. Thank you very much for your kind words and compliment! 🙂

]]> By: Susan Pulford https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-331151 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:56:50 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-331151 I received my gorgeous pendant yesterday and wore it today. I am so impressed with the quality of your work. I love it and so did the friends I have shown it to. You are a wonderful artisan. Thank you.

]]> By: Daryl Adams https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-330715 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 23:32:40 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-330715 Thank you Emmy, Melissa & Millie…you are all so very kind! I always think of the expression from the movie ‘Back to the Future’…”If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything”. Go for it, you never know what you might achieve. I want to experience all I can in life, so this was something I wanted to try. I work a full-time job, but I hope someday when I retire I will have enough knowledge, experience and ability to teach classes and attend art shows. I love people, so it would be a lot of fun. 🙂

]]> By: Millie https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-330500 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:59:41 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-330500 You have an incredible eye for design, love your work it is exceptional!!!

]]> By: Melissa Arnold https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-330486 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:57:08 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-330486 Did…did you just say that’s novice work? *jaw drops and drools*

Absolutely…absolutely stunning. I’ve always wanted to learn that technique but I’ve always felt it evades me. I wish I had an artist in the area to teach me. You are so talented. Beautiful work, it will go far 🙂

]]> By: Emmy Tarr https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-330407 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 04:31:38 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-330407 Your are extremely talented and self taught at that. Please keep creating. Thanks for sharing your impressive work.
Emmy

]]> By: Daryl Adams https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-330353 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:08:37 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-330353 Thank you Andrea…I really appreciate the good advice and your very kind words! I’ve been slowly testing upping the prices. The custom orders seem to command the most money. As my experience grows, I hope to garner better profits.

]]> By: Andrea M https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-330340 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:01:02 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-330340 Daryl your work is being envied by us all! Precise, eye catching, superb! Please compare your work and prices to what others are offering (etsy, artifire , etc.) and consider increasing your prices. Maybe you are like me and have lots of extra time and feel as if the prices you are able to obtain your metals are low and thus price accordingly…that’s beside the point, true artistry is valued and valuable. It’s quite alright if you wind up making a good profit from your designs.

]]> By: Prakruti https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-330115 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 06:30:46 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-330115 I loved your designs! They are finely crafted and the stones, you have used are a great combination with wire work.

]]> By: Daryl Adams https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329894 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:19:25 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329894 Thank you Brenda and Julie very much 🙂

]]> By: Julie White https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329847 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:41:32 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329847 I’ve not been a fan of wire wrapped jewelry before, but WOW, Daryl, yours takes it to a whole new level! Amazing and elegant.

]]> By: Brenda Hardman https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329813 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:55:40 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329813 You are very talented. Love your work.

]]> By: Daryl Adams https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329805 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:20:53 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329805 Wow, thank you all again! I was discouraged last night working on a piece. It’s a custom order for a very sweet woman who is a repeat buyer. She wants the star of David with a cross in the center on a gemstone. This is my biggest challenge so far. It’s to be in fine silver and gold, so I decided to do a prototype in copper to make sure she likes the design & stone first because of the expense of the other materials. Maybe when I finish it, I can get your opinions. Or if you have any ideas now, I would appreciate all input.

]]> By: Suzanne C. Suber https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329775 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:35:24 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329775 Wow!!! Your work is outstanding! I will connect with you on Facebook.

]]> By: Naomi https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329773 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:31:55 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329773 Daryl, I am blown away by all of your beautiful wire work pieces displayed on your site! And to think you have only been doing it for such a very short time! You certainly are no longer a novice. I also agree that you probably should charge more for your jewelry. Simply beautiful work. Maybe soon we will see some of your jewelry published in one of the jewelry magazines. It is that good.

]]> By: Sherry Hooker https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329765 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:18:10 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329765 Daryl, your work is amazingly beautiful. If I had made a guess, I would have said you’e been at this for years. It will be interesting to see your work when you have been at it for years, seeing how good you are now. It looks like you’ve found your niche.

]]> By: Daryl Adams https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329760 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:06:34 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329760 Susan, thank you very much for your purchase! It will be in the mail today Priority shipping. I really appreciate your business and hope you love the pendant!

]]> By: Daryl Adams https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329756 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:58:56 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329756 Thank you so much for the very kind and generous comments. I am truly amazed and humbled. I appreciate all the input and will take it to heart…so happy to be part of this encouraging group!

]]> By: Carla https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329737 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:21:15 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329737 Daryl…Fabulous. Just stunning. Do you eat or sleep? Just wonderful work here. You are no longer a novice. Give yourself credit and enjoy wrapping! Love it! It is obvious you have photography experience as well. Good work.

]]> By: Susan Pulford https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329732 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:07:23 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329732 As soon as I saw the wonderful pictures of your jewelry I visited your Facebook page. I even ordered one of your pendants. I love your work and definitely agree with all the above comments.

]]> By: Anne Mulligan https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329718 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:37:26 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329718 I have to concur with all of the above. It’s amazing that you have developed this level of skill and artistry in such a short time! Also, your work is worth at least twice what you’re charging. It really is breathtakingly beautiful.

]]> By: Dana C Smith https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329702 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:06:42 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329702 In concert with everyone’s comments; you have unleashed a maelstorm of talent within, Daryl! Love your stones, your intricate, yet not fussy, wraps, and your gorgeous images! It’s stunning to think you’ve only been at this for four months! Don’t let that newness cheapen your prices-you are a master!

]]> By: Colleen https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329694 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:56:37 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329694 WOW!! And you started 4 months ago?! What a talent!! Love the intricate work you’ve done.

]]> By: Cindy C https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329685 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 13:29:01 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329685 WOW! Simply stunning work! Your prices are affordable but I agree with Linette. Have you considered doing art shows. Your photography is very good too. For competition into art shows the background has to be plain and less distracting, but I think you could get in easily. Good luck. I posted a request on facebook.

]]> By: Linette https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329673 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:55:24 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329673 Just looked at your site. How can you sell these for so little??? You put hours into making them and the detail is amazing. I think you’re selling yourself short. I’ve read about ‘perceived value’ and wonder if your prices were higher, your work would read as ‘artisan quality’? Food for thought?

]]> By: Linette https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329665 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:46:46 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329665 I’ve just started wire wrapping having amassed a folder full of ideas. Just love simple swirls and curls. Hard to tell where they begin and end. Your artistry is astounding! Kudos!

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/self-taught-jewelry-artist-inspired-by-deviant-art/#comment-329624 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:13:23 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=37341#comment-329624 Your work is absolutely fabulous, Daryl! I love the stones you choose – and the gorgeous intricate wirework designs you create. Thanks for sharing your artistry with us!

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