BarbaraBriggsDesigns
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I create and specialize in one-of-a-kind art jewelry. I find bead weaving fascinating and enjoy designing new creations and tutorials! Each piece is unique and meticulously executed using quality materials. Many of the components I offer are comprised of sterling silver and pure fine silver, bronze metal clay, and polymer clay, as well as resins. Precious and semi-precious gemstones, vintage glass, and lampworked beads add rich embellishment to the bracelets and necklaces I create. Carved bone, found objects, and other non-traditional materials are often added to my designs as accents. Creating one-of-a-kind pieces keeps my work fresh, allowing new ideas to burst forth. I hope you will enjoy perusing the photos of my work as much as I enjoyed creating the pieces themselves!
In my Etsy shop you will find my designer beading/jewelry kits, patterns, components, supplies, and occasionally finished works. Enjoy!
Announcement
I create and specialize in one-of-a-kind art jewelry. I find bead weaving fascinating and enjoy designing new creations and tutorials! Each piece is unique and meticulously executed using quality materials. Many of the components I offer are comprised of sterling silver and pure fine silver, bronze metal clay, and polymer clay, as well as resins. Precious and semi-precious gemstones, vintage glass, and lampworked beads add rich embellishment to the bracelets and necklaces I create. Carved bone, found objects, and other non-traditional materials are often added to my designs as accents. Creating one-of-a-kind pieces keeps my work fresh, allowing new ideas to burst forth. I hope you will enjoy perusing the photos of my work as much as I enjoyed creating the pieces themselves!
In my Etsy shop you will find my designer beading/jewelry kits, patterns, components, supplies, and occasionally finished works. Enjoy!
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Lydia on May 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWonderful! Great quality, as described, and my expectations were met absolutely. I would recommend this seller without hesitation! Well done! Thank you!!
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6240641 on Jul 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuper fast shipping. Really looking forward to making this kit.
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6240641 on Jul 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuper fast shipping. Really looking forward to making this kit.
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Gail on Jul 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe kits , the directions and Barbara the wonderful creator of all these wonderful are just perfect!!!
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Suzanne on Jun 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAs always, Barbara has come through with a great design. I am always impressed with the completeness of her tutorials and the easy to follow directions. She is also available if you have any questions. 5 star product and 5 star shop.
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Anne on Jun 14, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAnother well organized kit with quality beads with clear and concise instructions from Barbara. Super fast shipping.
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Lydia on Jun 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAnother great choice and I would not hesitate to order from this shop again!
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About BarbaraBriggsDesigns
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The refining process of fine silver metal clay components before they go into the kiln. Each is one of a kind! -
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Assembling beading kits in process. -
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This is my workbench where I create One-of-a-Kind Art Jewelry. Jackson is my apprentice...he's a very curious boy! -
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A clutter of molds, tools, and colorants as I work in polymer clay. I love to create these shapes and play with color!
Creating is my passion!
Adornment, be it jewelry or clothing, has always fascinated me. As a child I spent many hours creating wearable treasures made of all manner of found objects – twigs, shells, beads, buttons, cast-off costume jewelry parts, and more comprised my collection. I also loved playing “dress-up” and still do! I poured over the fashion pages of magazines such as Vogue and Bazaar. They became my favorite bedtime stories! In my day-dreams I was a princess dressed in royal jewels, gowns of silk and other finery. As an adult I am still enamored with jewelry and other wearables. It is the process of making these adornments that I find so exciting and being able to wear the end results. Creating art jewelry has allowed me to experiment with color, texture, and form to my heart’s content!”
I have designed beadwoven pieces for well over ten years. You will find beading kits and tutorials for many of these designs in my shop, but my true love for over thirty years has been metalsmithing...creating pieces using fine and sterling silver that are embellished with gemstones and other components. From time to time I offer One-of-a-Kind Art Jewelry in my shop so check back often!
Shop members
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Barbara Briggs
Designer, Creator
ARTIST’S BIO Studied jewelry making at DeCordova Museum of Art in Lincoln, MA and at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. Self-taught in fiber arts, silk painting, and free-form basketry. Owned and operated Fibre Ltd., a knitting and weaving studio in Cedarburg, WI 1978-1986. Taught beginning jewelry classes at DeCordova Museum of Art in Lincoln, MA 1990-1992, Shibori silk dyeing and free-form basketry at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 1999, and sculptural basketry at the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Art, Racine, WI in 2001. Received PMC (Precious Metal Clay®) Certification in 2005. Presently working in precious metal, polymer clay, beaded jewelry, and loom knit wearables, Barbara Briggs specializes in one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
All work is carefully made by hand from quality materials. If, however, a repair becomes necessary due to a design flaw or technical malfunction, it will be done at no charge. Repairs related to misuse or improper care will be done for a reasonable charge, plus shipping and insurance. Unworn pieces in perfect condition, with the designer tag intact, may be exchanged or returned within fourteen days of receipt, less shipping and insurance charges. Please email me for a return validation number before returning any item for any reason. All returns must be insured for their full retail value.