KSkilesStudio
Traverse City, Michigan |
KSkilesStudio
Nature Inspired Hand Forged Jewelry and Home DecorTraverse City, Michigan 1110 Sales On Etsy since 2006
Copper Grape Leaf Earring studs - renfest, fairy jewelry, dryad, leafy lady,
$48.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
Hand forged Bronze Oak Leaf Ranger pendant - ready to ship
$28.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
Bronze Maple Leaf Earrings - hand hammered
$48.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
Long brass eucalyptus leaf pendant
$28.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
Announcement One of a kind jewelry and metalwork that brings the magic of nature into your home and life.
Announcement
One of a kind jewelry and metalwork that brings the magic of nature into your home and life.
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Copper fibula style leafy brooch
$58.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Forged large bronze leaf necklace pendant or keyfob, pocket charm, fan pull, leaf ornament, art nouveau style, boho style, made in michigan
$28.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Copper ginkgo leaf pendant on an 18 inch chain
$28.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Hand forged Bronze Oak Leaf Ranger pendant on a 22 inch chain - ready to ship
$28.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Copper ginkgo leaf earrings handmade in Michigan- coppersmith, leafy, fairy, renfest, sca, larp
$28.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Forged bronze leaf pendant or keyfob
$28.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Funky silver earrings- professional office jewelry- abstract and exciting- geology inspired
$34.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Abstract copper rectangles with a folded line- industrial style, post apocalyptic
$21.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Abstract copper droplet stud earrings- minimalist magic, rugged acorn caps, geology, forged in michigan, one of a kind
$25.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Handforged bronze offering bowl ready for seeds, magic, incense, acorns, your nature table... - druid, shaman, waldorf
$68.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Forged and Repoussed Bronze Maple Leaf Earrings
$48.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Set of two S Hooks forged from 1/4 inch branch textured steel
$14.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Sunny daisy bouquet in a terra cotta vase earrings - kawaii, cute, cheerful, romantic, garden club gift
$18.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Forged steel ginkgo leaf art
$28.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Wrought iron oak leaf sculpture decor
$25.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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White daisy bouquet in blue vase earrings - kawaii, cute, romantic, garden club gift, tussy mussy, posey, nosegay
$18.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Pink pansy bouquet in a mocha brown vase earrings - kawaii, cute, romantic, garden club gift
$18.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Sunny yellow rose bouquet in a bright yellow vase earrings - kawaii, cute, cheerful, romantic, garden club gift
$18.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Bronze maple leaf tac pin or tie tac
$22.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Set of three S Hooks forged from 1/4 inch branch textured steel
$24.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Minimalist hammered sterling silver rectangle earrings
$24.00 Eligible orders get 20% off
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Simple minimalist branch textured hook for lightweight or permanently installed items
$14.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Forged steel ginkgo leaf art
$28.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
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Delicate brass acorn earrings on hypoallergenic titanium earwires
$20.00 Free shipping Eligible orders get 20% off
Reviews
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Chas Fuchs on Mar 14, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis is an amazing piece of jewelry. I love it , it’s not often you can own a piece of hand made jewelry at an affordable price! Shipping was quite fast too.
About
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A chased and repoussed silver peacock feather
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some of my forged steel leaf work
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a bronze railing, inspired by marsh flora, in a private residence
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a detail of a fireplace screen in a private residence
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silver chased and repoussed man-in-the-moon pendant
Lover of Beautiful Objects -from anthropology to blacksmithing to jewelry
When I was a senior in college, as an anthropology major, I took a jewelry class on a whim, as an elective. I thought it would be easy. Boy oh boy was I wrong. I got completely hooked on it! I graduated with honors in anthropology, with a firm appreciation for the link between culture, process, and object. I stayed in the area and kept taking jewelry and metalsmithing courses non-degree until I developed a strong enough portfolio for graduate school. I also took workshops in blacksmithing during this time.
I went to San Diego for grad school and received my MFA in jewelry and metalsmithing in 1996. I moved to Wisconsin and started my career as an independent artist. Circumstances allowed me to focus on blacksmithing and forging. Friends referred me to architects and interior designers, bringing me enough work to keep me busy. During this time I heard about this little handmade online venue called Etsy. I opened my shop in February of 2006, calling it "knitsteel", reflecting my appreciation for both fiber arts and blacksmithing. I was busy with commission work, but listed and sold many of my experimental and fun jewelry pieces, as well as many decorative steel leaf wall pieces and sculptures.
After many years of large, time consuming, demanding ironwork, several kids, and a move further south, I decided to scale back in size and started working in jewelry again. Small scale work lets me work faster and more spontaneously. I want to work with more spiritual and narrative themes, so I'm taking some time to develop these lines through drawing and journaling. You'll keep seeing these pieces show up in my shop, slowly, as I continue to grow as an artist and metalsmith.
Shop members
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Kirsten Skiles
Owner, Maker, Designer
I'm a busy metalsmith, lazy gardener, and active mom. I spent many years working as a blacksmith but now spend my time as a jeweler. I make jewelry that I would love to wear myself.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and 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)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Wholesale availability
I sell wholesale to qualified USA brick and mortar businesses. Please contact me for minimum orders and availability.
I will work on consignment to qualified USA brick and mortar businesses with artist references. Please contact me with inquiries.
Intended Audience
This metalwork is intended for adults. All jewelry and metalwork may contain small pieces which are not appropriate for children, may be a choking hazard or may have other unintended effects.
Allergies
Metal alloys may contain metals that certain individuals are sensitive or allergic to. If you have a question about the composition of any metal alloy that I use, please contact me for details.