Inspirational Beading: What is your all time favorite beading or jewelry technique?
Kirsten: It's hard to decide. I like the techniques of chasing and repoussé the best. I can create life-like relief images from sheet metal, without casting or clay.
Inspirational Beading: How do you first learn to use this technique?
Kirsten: I taught myself when I needed to make some bas-relief faces for a sculptural piece. Later I had the opportunity to watch a Japanese artisan work. I couldn't ask questions because of the language barrier, but I watched attentively and learned enough to progress in the technique.
Kirsten: There are so many favorites. If I had to pick a favorite, I would choose this bronze dragonfly on a leaf. There is a gallery or set of my chasing and repoussé work on Flickr.
Inspirational Beading: Can you share any tips for getting started with this method?
Kirsten: I like the book Chasing & Repoussé
Inspirational Beading: Do you have a favorite material to use it with?
Kirsten: 18k gold is my favorite, but it’s not so affordable. Right now, I enjoy working with sterling silver.
Inspirational Beading: If someone had to choose to learn only one technique, would you recommend this one?
Inspirational Beading: In your opinion, what is the best place for beginners to learn this technique?
Kirsten: At a week long intensive workshop hosted by a craft or jewelry school.
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very beautiful!
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