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DESIGN & CREATE UNIQUE, STYLISH JEWELRY

Using precious gems, stones, metals, and more, make unique, stylish jewelry at a fraction of store prices. Personalize your jewelry by creating your very own charms, hand stamping metal or incorporating repurposed items into your design. Transform your ideas with the help of our friendly staff. Instruction is always free and no experience is required. 

 

TECHNIQUES AND TERMS

Hand stamping:  personalize your jewelry with favorite quotes, sayings, verses, words and the like. 

Wire wrapping:  bend and shape wire to make unique necklaces, bracelets and rings.

Stringing:  tie pearls and semi-precious stones on silk bead cord and secure them with precision-tied knots.

Repurposed items:  make something old new again. Vintage artifacts, family heirlooms, and sentimental treasures can all find a new purpose by re-purposing them in your design.

WHAT CAN I MAKE? 

Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, charms and more. We have all sorts of tools, including a kiln, to make just about anything.  

 

AT PERCH YOU CAN

• create your own jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and more

• repair, refurbish, and renew heirloom jewelry

• repurpose jewelry, working with found objects such as old watches, jewelry pieces and parts, vintage jewelry, or game pieces

• shop for original artisan jewelry and gifts, locally made

• make one-of-a-kind gifts

• attend a workshop to get started (although free instruction is always available)

• purchase gift cards for friends and family

• learn the art of jewelry making

• host parties for any occasion, bringing your favorite drink and food

• enjoy time with friends

• find semi-precious stones and metals

• find silver and jewelry-making supplies

• create custom photo buckles and jewelry

• create custom indie-pendants

• work with precious metal clay design custom jewelry for weddings, proms, and formals