Welcome to Tallgrass Jewelry. Here you will find handcrafted jewelry made using techniques dating back to the Vikings and Egyptians – unique pieces blending earthy natural stones and precious metal wire. Whether an individual stone encased in wire or multiple stones connected by wire sculpture, each piece of jewelry is one-of-a-kind because no two stones are exactly alike. When you purchase a piece of Tallgrass Jewelry you are purchasing a unique piece of wearable art.
A necklace made for a spring show at an art gallery using rainbow wrap and flower and leaf carved stones in jade, aventurine, amethyst and rose quartz
spring flower pendant with peridot briolettes, rhodochrosite center and rainbow wrap leaves
Viking Knit chain necklace with handcrafted hook and eye. This is woven using a single strand of fine gauge sterling silver wire looped around a dowel rod. It makes a very flexible, comfortable necklace to wear on its own or with a pendant.
Hi! and welcome to my website. My name is Janice Bowden. I have been a wire jewelry artist for over 7 years. I first heard of wirework at a bead show in town and was so awestruck with this new wonderful art form I stayed for 8 hours taking a class on wrapping a pendant. Since then, I have been inspired by the wonderful artistry of Eni Oken, Connie Fox and the many others who are not only artists but also have the generosity of heart to pass their knowledge and skills on to others like me who are constantly finding new and exciting ways of working with wire.
All of my work is done in true wirework - no solder is used. Whenever possible, I make all the components and findings.
Please be a little patient (maybe more than a little) with my website because I'm new to this and learning as I go. If you see a piece you like, feel free to email me. At present, I do not have shopping cart capabilities, but if you email me we can work through Paypal. I hope to have something a little smoother in the near future.
All of my work is done in true wirework - no solder is used. Whenever possible, I make all the components and findings.
Please be a little patient (maybe more than a little) with my website because I'm new to this and learning as I go. If you see a piece you like, feel free to email me. At present, I do not have shopping cart capabilities, but if you email me we can work through Paypal. I hope to have something a little smoother in the near future.
