Design Milk - The Best 3D Printed Jewelry Designs

Design Milk did an excellent job putting a spotlight on 3D Printing focused jewelry designers!

Check out the article here: The Best 3D Printed Jewelry

I am always on the look out for designers who use 3D printing techniques to expand upon their designs, perhaps creating pieces that would not be possible to create otherwise. 

A few folks have asked me - "Why do you highlight other artists on your website?"

My answer: Great art is great art regardless from whom it comes and deserves to be highlighted.

Theresa Burger's ring collection - love love LOVE!

Check out these Designers from the article:

Nervous System

Theresa Burger

Archetype Z

Fathom & Form

Gonçalo Campos 

Not on the list but should definitely be included:

Maria Eife

Melissa Borrell

....and you know, Xiomara Lorenzo Designs ;)

What other 3D designers would you want to see featured?

XLDesigns Participates in JP Open Studios 2014!

I had a blast with surprise visitors (shout out to my Dad!) and awesome, supportive friends....and some new customers!

It was also a great opportunity to meet fellow artists who work in the same studio complex as I and to see their work.

Included are photographs of me working on metal pieces as well as showing off the 3D printed pieces.

Learn more about JP Open Studios here.

Expert Opinion: The Best Time to Set Up an Artist's Studio is at Midnight...Said No One. Ever.

Awesome news! My studio is ready for me!

Last fall, I met a fellow artist who was leaving her studio space in JP and asked if I was interested in taking it over. The rent was great and the location super convenient - it's also by Cafe Bartlett Square AND Canto 6!!!

The answer was a resounding YES!!

Setting up a studio can be a daunting task, layered with many questions:

What tools do I buy?

What type of workbench set up do I need and who is going to help me schlep this thing to the studio?

Can I have an acetelyne torch in the studio...do I need an acetelyne torch or can I use something else?!?

It's now March and I finally have all of the pieces of the studio ready to go. A midnight trip to the studio to bring my bench followed by a random Saturday afternoon to bring the rest of my tools and it's done...well almost. I'm always making changes to the studio, but now, I'm ready to work.

A special shout out to my spouse, my awesome friend who lent us her car for the late night desk move (well actually, it was to go to dinner and see a play, but we were careful!) and my friend from Vermont with the cane. I love you all.