manicmetals
Rochester, New York ·
manicmetals
Unique & Hand-made Metal Jewelry From Rochester, NYRochester, New York 336 Sales On Etsy since 2008
Announcement
I'll be on vacation until 7/12 - see you then!
Hello! So nice to see you!
I LOVE to Instagram - especially special orders and daily quick 'what's on my bench' type stuff, intermingled with some not-quite-work things. If you're interested in following me there, you can find me here: http://instagram.com/manicmetals
<<<METAL & GEMSTONE INFORMATION>>>
Every piece of jewelry I make is made by my hand, in my studio in Rochester, NY. I do not hire others, but, occasionally, my family will help with packing, shipping, and inventory. Other than that, I am a one-woman operation.
ETHICAL - I get all of my metal from Rio Grande. This means that if it's silver, it is certifiably ethically mined or comes from reclaimed or recycled metal. Copper is considered by Rio as ' likely made primarily or exclusively with recycled metal' though they haven't established this with complete certainty on all copper they sell.
I try to use hand-cut stones when I can. I appreciate the work, time, andd skill involved -my grandfather was a lapidary and taught people to cut stones for many years.
Thanks so much for supporting handmade crafters and artisans - we really appreciate it!
Announcement
I'll be on vacation until 7/12 - see you then!
Hello! So nice to see you!
I LOVE to Instagram - especially special orders and daily quick 'what's on my bench' type stuff, intermingled with some not-quite-work things. If you're interested in following me there, you can find me here: http://instagram.com/manicmetals
<<<METAL & GEMSTONE INFORMATION>>>
Every piece of jewelry I make is made by my hand, in my studio in Rochester, NY. I do not hire others, but, occasionally, my family will help with packing, shipping, and inventory. Other than that, I am a one-woman operation.
ETHICAL - I get all of my metal from Rio Grande. This means that if it's silver, it is certifiably ethically mined or comes from reclaimed or recycled metal. Copper is considered by Rio as ' likely made primarily or exclusively with recycled metal' though they haven't established this with complete certainty on all copper they sell.
I try to use hand-cut stones when I can. I appreciate the work, time, andd skill involved -my grandfather was a lapidary and taught people to cut stones for many years.
Thanks so much for supporting handmade crafters and artisans - we really appreciate it!
Reviews
phntmbikerider on Mar 22, 2017
I am using these keychains every day!!! A lovely addition to my life!!!
About
I make jewelry and small scale sculpture. Sometimes I make other stuff too.
I am a metalsmith, wife, and mother, but that doesn't say much. I love to learn things, experience new places, see things, make stuff, and otherwise nerd out.
I've been making things since before I can remember. My mom encouraged this and sent me off to art camps, art classes at the local schools in the area, even to the Creative Workshop here in Rochester. I applied and was accepted to School of the Arts, a local art based high school. After that I went on to a local college where I earned my BFA in dimensional arts, which includes metal and sculpture. Since then I take sporadic classes in various media to keep my work fresh and ever-evolving, but mostly I play with materials, shapes, and colors until I find something that really speaks to me, then I put it all together and send it off into the world and hope it finds a loving new home.
I live in Rochester, New York, where it's never warm enough, with my husband, son, and our ever-evolving menagerie of animals.
Shop members
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Kim
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I have been making swell metal things for you to use, love, and enjoy since 2005. I love my job, and I feel lucky every day I get to spend making things.
Shop policies
Due to the handmade nature of my work no two pieces are ever the same. Because I am not a machine there will be imperfections, proof of the human interaction between tool and metal.
All purchases will be packed in a pretty little recycled paper jewelry box and wrapped with a shiny ribbon. It will be packed suitably for shipping and always looks great for gift-giving. If you would prefer another form of packaging please convo me.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Payment
I accept paypal for US and international customers. If paying by e-check you will have to wait for the funds to clear my paypal account before I will ship your order.
I also accept money orders, but only from and for US based purchases/addresses - sorry those of you outside the U.S.! Money order payments will only be shipped after payment clears.
Shipping
If you'd like to include insurance or require a faster shipping option, feel free to contact me.
Any customs or duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.