Here's some insight to one of the many wonderful metalsmiths who are emerging on Etsy. Harmony Metals offers a wonderful selection of creative, one-of-a-kind precious metal jewelry. Here is her interview:

What is your craft?
I call myself a metalsmith...

How did you get started?
I went to college origionally for animation...a crafts course was required to graduate and luckily I took that early on...I chose jewelry fabrication and fell in love...so I switched majors...got my BFA in metalsmithing...and now here I am....


Hobbyist or artisan?
Definitely not a hobby...though I would do this for the rest of my life even if I didn't make any money...I just love creating unique pieces....

What or who has influenced your art the most?
I really don't have a lot of influence...to be honest I don't even really look at a lot of other jewelers work...I guess what drives me is to create something different...with my pieces...no two are alike...so I try to keep that going...




Where do most of your sales come from?
I make sales on etsy...and I get a lot of custom requests from friends and family...

Do you have a mantra or any tips for other artisans?
I would tell people to continue doing what drives you and makes you happy...never give up or feel defeated...there are a lot of people out there doing the same work...but you have to believe in yours...




It's always interesting to find out how people got started doing their craft and this was yet another example of the almost accidental emergence of a talented artist. Check out Harmony Metal's store on Etsy. You may find something you like for yourself or for someone special.