Do you get more excited about the design or technical aspects of jewelry art?

Tools are definitely where it's at for me. I'm not one who makes a sketch before diving in. To
me, the fun is in seeing where the tools and materials can take me--although silver prices being what they are, I'm being more careful!

Can you name another jewelry designer whose work you admire?

Donna Veverko's architectural pieces are extremely inspirational. Her skills represent my aspirations. I love the use of metal only. The designs from Happy Art Studio are so, well, happy!

One of my best friends, Deb from AWEShop is a true kindred spirit in terms of design. We have similar proclivities at the bench, and both prefer metal to stones. She gets me off my butt to push the boundaries, and her pieces are some of the only jewelry I'll wear that I didn't make myself!

Another designer I adore is Carole Axium. Her sensibility is strong, grounded and her jewelry is very well executed. Although I'm not a gemstone girl, Carole somehow makes me want stones!

Do you find the process of experimentation frustrating or inspiring?

Experimentation can be both frustrating and inspiring. Unfortunately, I don't have time to do
much true playing around. What I do usually comes about when a customer commissions
something new and I learn what I need to in order to fulfill the order. This isn't a bad way to
learn, but sometimes I'm under the gun with a deadline, and then the inevitable setbacks are less easy to swallow.

Do you prefer doing retail or trade events?

I'm all about retail right now. Since personalization is kind of my calling card, it would be hard to wholesale. I do have one client that I work with on a wholesale basis, but am focusing most of my energy on my own marketing.

If you could have any jewelry super-power to help you with your jewelry what would it be?

I just need a well-trained assistant. Wait, that's not a superpower. . .I know! I'd like to be able to solder with a touch of the finger. Soldering stresses me out, and I'd be thrilled to save that
nervous energy for late night creativity!

See Jenifer's creations at her website, http://www.thescarletrobin.com/catalog/

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