Julia Lowther | Chime Ball

Artist:  Julia Lowther

Materials: Shibuichi/Sterling/Copper mokume gane, brass, sterling silver, steel

Dimensions: 1"x1"x1.5"

Origin of featured materials: Gifted

Story behind the piece:  This globe shaped pendant chimes beautifully when shaken gently.

I found if I overheated the mokume-gane it would cause the sterling layer to reticulate slightly, though this turned out to be a happy accident, since it added a bit of texture that I found appealing.

Artist Bio: Professional jewelry artist, Julia Lowther, was raised in Monteverde, Costa Rica, and has been teaching jewelry classes both nationally and internationally for over 30 years. Lowther's jewelry is comfortable, chic and stunning. Her work has been published most recently in the books: 500 Gemstone Jewels; Chain Mail Jewelry; Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet and Art Jewelry Today 4. She lives and works in Seattle, WA.

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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