JudieMountain

Don't miss the other Etsy stores that I am a partner in:
Santa Cruz Baby Shirts - http://www.etsy.com/shop/santacruzbabyshirts
Collector's Journey - http://www.etsy.com/shop/collectorsjourney

Upcoming shows for the first part of 2012:

Mar 30, 31- Apr 1, 2012 Tempe Art Festival
Tempe, AZ

Apr 7-8, 2012 Bronze Clay Class at Cosmopolitan Beads
Cave Creek, AZ (480) 595-6644

Apr 21, 2012 Northern California Bead Society Bead Bazaar
Oakland, CA

Apr 28-29, 2012 Rocky Mountain Bead Society Bead Bazaar
Denver, CO

May 6, 2012 Saratoga Rotary Art Show
West Valley College, CA

May 19-20, 2012 Los Altos Rotary Art Show in Lincoln Park
Los Altos, CA

Jun 7-10, 2012 Bead & Button Show
Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

July 14-15, 2012 ACGA Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival at Rinconada Park 777 Embarcadero
Palo Alto, CA

Jul 26-29, 2012 Pasadena Bead & Design Show at the Hilton Hotel
Pasadena, CA

Aug 4-5, 2012 San Diego Bead Society Bead Bazaar, Scottish Rite
Mission Valley, CA

August 17-19, 2012 Art in the Redwoods at the Gualala Arts Center
Gualala, CA

Aug 25-26, 2012 Palo Alto Celebrates the Arts
Palo Alto, CA

Sep 1-3, 2012 Labor Day Festival of the Arts
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sep 8-9 2012 Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Downtown Capitola, CA

October 13-14 & 20-21, 2012 Santa Cruz County Open Studio Tour
Mountain Robbins Art Studio, Santa Cruz, CA

I’ve been a working artist for over 40 years, but now my focus is handmade glass beads, bronze metal clay and jewelry. The bronze work begins as a metal clay that I sculpt, carve, and form. When completed, the clay is dried and then fired in a kiln where the metal particles bond together forming solid bronze. I then work each piece to the desired finish. Colorful patinas and rough hewn textures help to create the “ARTIFACT” look that I am striving for. Combining our handmade glass beads with the bronze metal clay pieces of my own designs has opened another door to new projects.

Thanks for visiting my Etsy store. My partner Wayne Robbins and I create so much more than what is represented here in the store but we're happy to work with you if you are looking for something specific. We are active festival artists and have a wide range of work available besides what is shown here. You are welcome to visit http://www.mountainrobbins.com for a larger selection.

Thanks!