Studiotracyr

Colorful, Fun, Lightweight and Affordable Jewelry and Home Accessories -
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Distinctive jewelry & home accessories using texture, color, shape, & a mix of wire & beads to create treasured works of art.

Today's Featured Items

$25 USD
Anodized Aluminum Earrings - Solid Shapes and Designs

$125 USD
Large Anodized Aluminum Disc Necklace

$45 USD
Free Form Anodized Aluminum Necklaces

$60 USD
Anodized Aluminum Watches - Beaded

$225 USD
Custom Designed Bridal/Wedding Jewelry

$43 USD
Anodized Aluminum Pendant Necklaces

$55 USD
Anodized Aluminum Double Disc Bracelets

$130 USD
Anodized Aluminum Spring Jump Ring Bracelet

$33 USD
Anodized Aluminum Multi Functional Necklaces

$74 USD
Anodized Aluminum Watches - Funky Discs

$54 USD
6 Disc Anodized Aluminum Bracelets w/ Multiple Accents

$24 USD
Anodized Aluminum Star Pins

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About Studiotracyr

Our Service Pledge To You:
I will try to respond to all orders and questions within 24 hours. I stand behind all of my work, and am sure you will be pleased with my products.

About Us
I recently have changed directions in my artistic career, and am now concentrating on anodized aluminum as my favorite medium to work with. The colors and textures excite me, and the ability to use wire maximizes my creative energy. I can also incorporate my love of beads and other materials in my creations, making truly unique and interesting pieces. I like to think of them as works of art that you wear, to be enjoyed by yourself and your friends. I tend to get bored doing the same thing all of the time, so I challenge myself to come up with new ways to create different things using texture and color to fulfill my imagination. Take a tour on my journey of designs - I'm sure you'll find something to whet your appetite.

If you have been looking at my site for awhile, you will begin to notice some changes in the upcoming months. I have hired a professional photographer, Taylor Dabney, to help bring my pieces to life. Of course, as soon as I have a bunch of photos made I come up with new designs, so some of the photos still have the unmistaken quality of an amateur - those would be my photos and not his. I plan on retaking the professional shots yearly, so please bear with me in the quality of some of the photos.

New to the fold - I recently took a jewelry making class (I've only been making jewelry for the past ten years, I figured it's about time I learned all the things I was doing wrong...) and I learned a ton of new techniques. I love the look of hammered metal, so you will start to see me incorporating other metals into my work. I have begun using brass and copper in some of my pieces, and I have been very happy with the result. Look at my cuff bracelets as an example.

I also took the plunge and started buying sheets of anodized aluminum, and now I can cut my own shapes and designs. I started with pendants and ornaments - both for the tree and the wall. I love the flexibility this offers, and I am thrilled with the outcome. These have been popular at my latest craft shows as well, so I think I am on the right track.

I plan on putting some money into new tools - I did learn that there is a multitude of tools out there for jewelry making, and I feel so manly using many of them. (I even learned how to solder - using a propane torch! These few pieces won't be on the website, but as I get practice, and attend the next class in February of 2008, I may actually start putting these up for sale as well.) So check back in early 2008 to see what I've been busy creating - it is sure to be interesting!

I have been very successful at one store in particular, A Show of Hands, in Alexandria, Virginia. This is also the place that I continually have my best show of the year (Art on the Avenue, first Saturday in October) so it would make sense that my work flies off the shelf there. That is the good news. The bad news is I went up there for the holiday season recently and they took most of my newest works. My mobiles, in particular, and the cuff bracelets, secondly, are wiped out. If you are interested in these short term (for the holidays 2007), please e-mail me early, as these will all need to be made - I have no mobiles left and only a few of the bracelets. I still have a good selection of the other pieces on the website, so feel free to browse to your hearts content.

I spend a lot of time on custom pieces, so I should be able to make whatever it is you are looking for. Feel free to e-mail me and we can discuss a special piece, made just for you. Check out the bridal jewelry I did for a friend - I am still getting complements on the pieces!

Thanks for taking the time to look at my work!


Some customer comments:
"Oh My Dear Tracy, You landed it perfectly yet again. I received, as I'm sure you can tell, my Prayer Bead Necklace. It arrived today. First, as usual it is beautifully packaged. I open the package and just jumped up and down, as much as I'm capable of, as said "I Love it, I Love it and it's just exactly what I had in mind. As my Daughter-in-law said as soon as she understood why I had lost my mind for a minute is "Tracy Rocks," as so you do. I couldn't be more pleased it I had been beside you picking it all out."
JS - Maryland

"Tracy, I could not be happier! They are so lovely, and fit perfect! I was so excited when I read your note, when I saw them!! Wow!! I love to match & you did it!! You are so talented & very quick! It has been a pleasure to work with such a nice person. I will give out the business cards!! I am sure people will be asking about my new bracelets! Thanks again for all you did to make me one Happy customer. I will be shopping again soon I am sure!" HI - Michigan

"My sister received the bracelet last Monday and only takes it off when she sleeps... in fact, her husband noticed that she puts it on before her wedding ring in the morning. She called to tell me how much she loved it on Tuesday because she said that she was too emotional to call on Monday. In short... I think you did an awesome job on it!" JD - Virginia

"Well I got my anklet today and it's so very pretty!!!!!! I just love it and it fit perfectly! Thanks for all your help and I'll be keeping your website in my favorites so that I can visit again!" TR - Texas

"Received the watch. Absolutely love it. Another one will be on the top of my Christmas list. " PK - Florida

"It came today and I LOVE it!! You did a wonderful job
- I couldn't be happier." KH - Virginia

"The bracelet came and it is even better than we hoped." BB - Virginia

"I received the jewelry you made for me (especially for me), today. It is too cool!! I can't wait to wear it and show it off to my friends. I'm sure that they'll want some pieces of their own. My sister, who lives in South Carolina will love it when she sees it! It's so very original! Thanks for bearing with me and creating my wearable art! I especially love the watch! I'm sure I'll be doing more business with you in the future. What a great idea for gifts! " VS - Florida

"Hello Tracy,
I just want to let you know that I got the package today.
They are gorgeous!!! The most perfect wedding jewelery EVER!!! Once again, thank you. They look perrrrrrrrrrrfect!
It's been pleasure to work with you." EM - New York


In addition, if you live in the Richmond, VA area, you can see my work in person at: Confetti, at the corner of Robious and Huegenot on the southside, and Spirit of Art in Montpelier, on Route 33.

If you live in the DC area, you can see my work at Bamboozled! off St. Elmo St., in Bethesda; at Impulsive in Falls Church; or at a great new store, A Show of Hands, in Alexandria, VA, which took all of my new ornaments, mobiles, and cuff bracelets, along with a few new styles of the old standbys (bracelets, earrings, necklaces...) They also have some of my older versions of beaded items, including key rings, bracelets and necklaces..

You can also find some of my selections at Elements in Charlevoix, Michigan, Funky Wear in Freehold, NJ, and Plum Crazy in Kitty Hawk and Duck, NC (a great, colorful, fun store that I frequent when in the Outer Banks!).

My current 2008 schedule of shows include:
Oct 4, 2008, Arts on the Avenue, Alexandria, VA
Oct. 17-19, 2008, Craftsmen Classic, Chantilly, VA
Oct. 15-19, Gallery 43, 1st Unitarian Church, Richmond, VA

Also, if you live in the Richmond area and are interested in learning about my beading parties, suitable for ages 4 through adult, please e-mail me for further information. This is perfect for birthday parties, girl scouts, moms night out, or just if you want to learn how to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings for yourself and for gifts. I supply everything, and do my own clean up!

Thanks again for looking at my work.