Mix it up and have fun with the different colors of metals. The new Steam Punk look gives you permission to mix Copper with Bronze or Silver . Add your own favorite keys to the mix or some wonderful vintage clock gears. The more items of interest, the better. Tell a story by the way you put all the pieces together.

If you need help putting together your old charms to make a fun new piece to wear, drop me an email or stop by. We can put all those wonderful sentimental charms together for a new bolder look. It 's time to recycle your favorite collections.

If you want to do it yourself, bring your sketches and come take a class. Wire Wrap classes are $20 for a 2 hour session. or you can use your charms to make a collage on a new piece of Precious Metal Clay jewelry. Call for an appointment for a one-on-one or girl friends' session to focus on what you want to put together, 512-778-5657.

Creating new jewelry out of old collections can be fun. Come play in Liberty HIll.

Diana Kipfer

Metalsmith and Certified Precious Metal Clay Instructor