Stephanie Benson | Wood Grain Earrings

Artist:  Stephanie Benson

Materials: Copper/Silver Mokume-gane, sterling silver findings

Dimensions: 2.5" x .5"

Origin of featured materials: Shining Wave Metals / Phillip Baldwin

Story behind the piece: I bought a bar of mokume-game from Shining Wave metals, I cut a thin piece of it and soldered it to another piece of silver, creating my own bi-metal. I wanted to make a matching set of earrings and necklace, while exploring how the handmade bi-metal would work being thin. With a curiosity for the color of the copper and the parallel lines, my intention was for it to look like tree bark. 

Artist Bio: A New Mexico native, Stephanie Benson is known in the custom jewelry community for her one of a kind handcrafted designs, including wedding rings and big statement pieces.  Having studied Metalsmithing at the University of NM, worked for other artists, Stephanie has cultivated her own line of jewelry and primarily uses silver and gold to create her pieces.  Handcrafted in her Ballard Studio, Stephanie's jewelry reflects a commitment to quality, intention and self love.

This piece is part of, From Wave to Shining Wave: a Celebration of Phil Baldwin and Shining Wave Metals Baldwin. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Seattle Metals Guild. 5% of sales will be donated to help fund an endowment at Pendland in Phillip Baldwin’s name. Learn more HERE. All work will remain on exhibit through July 20, 2025.

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ℹ️ [Learn more about the exhibition HERE]