RebecaMojicaJewelry

Since 2002, I've linked more than a million tiny rings into jewelry and art. I have worked with a variety of metals—steel, copper, sterling silver, gold, titanium and more—and have settled on aluminum as my primary media. Aluminum is lightweight, perfect for creating large necklaces and earrings that won't weigh you down (this was important to me because I get sore necks and headaches with heavy jewelry). Aluminum is exciting to me as an artist, as it comes in a lovely variety of colors.

From understated and elegant "staple" pieces to custom bold statement pieces, Rebeca Mojica Jewelry can help you express your individual style and bring a smile to your face.

Browse my shop, see what catches your eye and feel free to request a custom piece so I can help you bring your idea to reality.


ARTIST STATEMENT: Chainmaille is a marriage between mathematics and free-form shape, between right- and left-brain talents. I'm fascinated that a single shape can be put together in so many ways, yielding virtually an infinite number of textures and patterns. I absolutely love picking up a piece of chainmaille and feeling its very distinct personality come to life in my fingers. By using colored rings and combining classic weaves in new ways, I try to erase people's preconceived notions of chainmaille. I strive to push the limits of what is commonly thought of as chainmaille. When I hear someone say, "Wow! I didn't know chainmaille could do that!", then I know I've succeeded.

I am inspired by fractal mathematics, organic shapes and architecture. Where other people see flowers, trees and buildings, and I see a world where everything is made of interlocked circles. My brain spends a lot of time thinking, "OK, how could I make that out of maille?"

CREDENTIALS: Over the years, I've won numerous awards for my jewelry, I've published a best-selling how-to book and I've taught more than 1,000 students all over the world how to make jewelry. For 13 years I ran my own shop, Blue Buddha Boutique, specializing in chainmaille supplies. Blue Buddha heavily influenced the industry by introducing new weaves that hundreds of artisans all over the world recreate and sell today.

IN MY SPARE TIME (WAIT, WHAT SPARE TIME? HEH): When I'm not making chainmaille, I'm probably lifting weights, cuddling my cats, cooking, watching dystopian-themed TV shows or contemplating quantum physics and fractal cosmology.