Welcome to the Steampunk Movement! "Imagine an industrial underbelly, a forest of pipes, gears, and nameless gadgets. Reach back across time to a quaint but clattering world of factories and locomotive whirlygigs, zeppelins, and wooden submarines with red velvet interiors". Quoted from one of our popular Steampunk blogs Back to the Future: Steampunk by Matthew Krueger.

Featured jewelry designer Holly Louen creates unique high quality handmade jewelry. For the person who appreciates the one-of-a-kind and unusual, this is the gallery for you. Holly has always enjoyed being creative and this creativity shows most in her jewelry designs.

It all began with a trip to Murano, Italy. After touring the glass and bead factories on this island, she was hooked. Upon returning home, she promptly signed up for a Lampwork class at the local glass store to learn how to make her own beautiful beads.

This is a perfect bridal shower, anniversary or "just because" gift for your special someone! A copper strip has been textured to resemble a tree trunk. Then a sterling silver heart with initials has been soldered to the copper. "Carve" away and personalize this necklace for you or a new bride!

Personalized Jewelry - Name Tree Carving Necklace

Michael Thornton is a jewelry designer from the mid size town of Katy, Texas. His college work was at the University of Houston where his major was English and his minor was art. He first learned of jewelry construction in an art class consisting of design and building techniques, but he did not pursue the art until many years later.

Handmade Blood Red Topaz Pendant

Ever take a close look into the ever changing artwork put on currency throughout the world? Featured jewelry designer Andrew Stoffel most definitely has.

Andy is a student of Pastoral Studies in Northern California. He has worked with youth and young adults for several years now and has a passion to see them grow as individuals with strong character.

Andy has used his love and talent for music and art to work with and inspire young people. His ultimate goal is to complete school and open a youth center that concentrates on music and the arts. His continuing education will include teaching credentials and a master’s degree in counseling psychology or business administration (with an emphasis on non-profit organizations).  More

The Process of Metal Etching
The etching of metal is a multi-stepped process which imparts texture to the metal. Etching is most often done on metal before it is made into an object. My etching work begins with a picture I’ve drawn or a photograph I’ve taken. The metal is treated by fusing a photosensitive film onto it, and then the selected image is imprinted on the film by exposing it to ultraviolet light. The metal with the imprinted image is then developed in a basic solution. More