We’re thrilled to shine a big, bright spotlight on the multi-talented mixed media artist Lisa Pace. A best selling author, Lisa has a popular website where she shares tutorials and design inspiration. She has her own line of gorgeous rubber stamps and an array of wonderful vintage inspired kits, supplies and e-classes. You can find her stunning metal stamped designs in her Etsy Shop. We asked Lisa our Five Easy Questions and here are her answers.
1. When did you start making jewelry and why? I have been metal stamping off and on for several years but just recently started making jewelry. I have a true love for unique items especially bracelets. So I decided to give jewelry making a try. I really enjoy making cuffs and charm bracelets that incorporate my love of vintage treasures with a little modern twist. My latest book Delight In The Art of Collage has several metal stamped items that accent projects as well as a simple step by step tutorial on basic metal stamping.
2. What is your favorite source for jewelry making inspiration? I find inspiration for jewelry making from all over. I find unique color combinations and designs from of all things, junk mail and of course magazines but I find that Mother Nature is one of my favorite sources. Nature is filled with all kinds of amazing colors, designs and textures.
3. What advice do you have for folks just starting out? The best thing you can do for yourself when starting to create jewelry is to spend that little extra money on quality tools. In the long run these tools will save you money and hours of frustration. My favorite stamping go to keep handy tools are a Brass Stamping Hammer, Large Jeweler’s Solid Steel Bench Block , ImpressArt 2-Hole Punch and of course Stamp Straight Tape. With these tools you are set to create beautiful metal stamped jewelry.
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4. What tips or tricks can you share for successful metal stamping? My best tip for metal stamping is to use Stamp Straight Tape. This tape is a life saver and a blanks saver. Promise! Not only does Stamp Straight Tape help you accurately stamp onto metal but it doesn’t leave a sticky mess on your steel block.
5. Where can our readers find you? Readers can find me online via my website/blog, Etsy and Social Media.
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Happy stamping,
Margot and Avalon