KSkilesStudio
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Announcement I am on vacation until April 5, 2021, so I have adjusted my shipping settings to allow for 1 to 2 weeks. Any orders placed will be shipped after April 5th.
Announcement
I am on vacation until April 5, 2021, so I have adjusted my shipping settings to allow for 1 to 2 weeks. Any orders placed will be shipped after April 5th.
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Steven on Jun 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBEYOND THRILLED with these earrings! They are gorgeous! Super fast shipping and excellent customer service! I highly recommend this shop! Thank you so much for such a delightful shopping experience and I look forward to shopping with you again!
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Melanie on Jun 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWonderful work, as always. I own several pieces of jewelry from Kirsten, and love every one of them. Fast shipping. Thank you.
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Elizabeth M on May 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful works! Quick shipping and great packaging. Thank you so much!
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Vera on May 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous, beautifully made bracelet. I have a necklace in my cart. Highly recommend this shop!
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Norma Jane on Apr 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsthey were just what i expected and i love them i also own the silver ones
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Hideo on Jan 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA beautifully crafted piece of art! Carefully packed and dispatched quickly, thank you very much.
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Cynthia on Nov 16, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are spectacularly beautiful and exactly as portrayed!
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Elizabeth M on Nov 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsOnce again, I received a beautiful piece from Kirsten. It arrived quickly, was well packed and gave me a smile as soon as I opened the package.
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About KSkilesStudio
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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.
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Stella Fiorini
Maker
Stella is my daughter, a talented painter and fresh adult. She enjoys painting in watercolor and acrylic and has a passion for space aliens and quirky birds. All of her earnings support her college education.
Shop policies
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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.