Personal Story & Reflections — personal story
From Beads to Metal My Journey to Jewelry School in Japan
When I was in middle school, I made my first accessory, a messy little bag charm. Now, years later, I’m in Japan studying how to make jewelry, fire, metal and all. I’ve always loved some form of art, being that kid in school art club, the one who always got A for art class. Though, I must confess, I enjoyed the painting and drawing far more than the “craft” part. My breaking point came the year we had to decorate yet another paper bag for Mother’s Day. I quietly retired (ran away) from the club soon after. Clearly, I was...