melissamanley
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Come over to https://theelkandowl.com/ to see the latest work!
And join me @theelkandowl on Instagram for images of what I'm working on.
Announcement
Come over to https://theelkandowl.com/ to see the latest work!
And join me @theelkandowl on Instagram for images of what I'm working on.
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Misti on Jan 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI Love it! It Matches my moonstone wedding set perfect too! Thanks Melissa 💜
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Jenny on Dec 28, 2019
5 out of 5 starsExcellent workmanship! Detail is perfect! My daughters new fave!!!
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Sloane on Oct 15, 2019
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful work, I will treasure it forever. Fast shipping, a polishing cloth and a piece of candy! I will definitely order again.
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Laura on Sep 7, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous!!! A wonderful contrast of feminine, dainty, funky and magical. Impeccable craftsmanship, love the details. I’m always happy with the pieces I’ve purchased.
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aquamarine13 on Sep 7, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI love these even more than I anticipated. The dangle detail is very eye catching and the sound they make when I turn my head is a nice sensory addition to the style. The moon stamp is more detailed, and beautiful than I expected. Overall, a gorgeous pair of earrings and I love them. Thank you!
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aquamarine13 on Sep 7, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI’ve been drooling over these earrings for some time now, and I finally had to just snag some so I could stop thinking about them! And they did not disappoint. Oh, goodness, they’re my favorite earrings and I’m glad they go with everything because I certainly shall be wearing them with everything! They somehow manage to feel rustic and fancy at the same time. I’m in love, thank you!
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Beth on Aug 20, 2019
5 out of 5 stars100% pleased with this artist...responsive, quality, beauty, soul.
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Frances on Aug 5, 2019
4 out of 5 starsBeautiful turquoise. The silver work is wonderful as always. My favorite Instagram jeweler.
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Phyllis on Jul 28, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! Loved the necklace and the packaging was so fun to unwrap. So much care and attention was made to make this a wonderful experience. Can't recommend enough!
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Jennifer on Jul 27, 2019
5 out of 5 starsQuality Metal Work with a Beautiful Druzy. If you Haven’t Invested in a Piece by Melissa, but have your Eye on Something, I recommend making the Investment. Her Work Wears Like Armor & Settles in As an Extension of Yourself. Thank you, Melissa for continuing to Produce and Share Your Craft ♥️
About melissamanley
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I love to work with many different materials from clay to metal. -
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Soldering on a little tower locket
From My Hands To Yours
Love of making. It's in my blood. I can't stop.
Like many artists, making things has been with me since childhood. I earned a BA in studio arts, mostly painting and printmaking. Then I went back to school and earned an MFA in Metal Design from ECU in 2006.
My work is flavored by my long fascination with human history and anthropology. My parents loved natural history and anthropology. They were always taking us to museums, historical sites and battlefields. I am also a member of the Miami of Oklahoma Tribe. I often use textures and images from many cultures in my work. There is such rich cultural fodder out there. In many ways I will forever be a student myself and I love reflecting my interests by etching or enameling designs onto metal.
Quality craftsmanship and intriguing design are aspects that I cultivate in my artwork. My hope is that my joy in the processes I use, translates to the recipient through the feel of the piece once it arrives in their hands. Metal is nearly always a tactile experience. Door handles, implements, jewelry, we are in skin contact with it. I want my work to feel wonderful, no matter what it is made of.
From my hands to yours.
Come find me on Instagram! @theelkanowl
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Melissa Manley
Owner
Melissa Manley lives and works in southeastern NC. She holds an MFA in Metal Design from East Carolina University and teaches metals & jewelry at CFCC. Melissa is the author of "Jewelry Lab: 52 Experiments, Investigations and Explorations in Metal".
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I cannot be held responsible for loss, theft or damage of your package due to shipping errors. If you want like to add insurance, please let me know. “Made to order” items will take s couple of weeks as your order will be added to the queue. If you have time constraints and need your item fast, please convo me and I'll be happy to oblige you!
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Wholesale availability
At this point I don’t offer wholesale. I’m a one woman show and don’t produce on a large scale.
Custom and personalized orders
Custom orders are closed at this time.
Care instructions
I use sterling silver, and sometimes copper and bronze. I do not coat my metals with anti-tarnish coatings, because there are usually chemicals that contain plastics and/or can be toxic to adhere. There are no known coatings at this time that are permanent. They all wear off. As such they will wear off unevenly, and tarnish where they have rubbed off. I have learned all this from trial and error and 30 years in the jewelry industry. So I found that it’s best to just let the metal be what it is. That said these metals react with their environments just like people. As the metal breathes it can oxidize and tarnish. A soft polishing cloth usually does the trick. Some of my customers even like the more aged appearance of a little bit of tarnish
Do I offer discounts?
I do sometimes offer special discounts through my Patreon.com account and through my IG account. But in general my work is all completely handmade by me and I must attempt to support myself through my business. Therefore, I don’t offer random discounts. And as a trained artist it hurts my feelings for people to ask. My work is mine. It’s not ordered in bulk and shipped here in a container from another country. And I was not raised in a haggling culture.