I've been making jewelry.  You've probably seen this necklace before:

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It was in Quilting Arts Gifts (in a better photo than this one).  I'll be teaching a one-day workshop on how to make it at The City Quilter on February 7, 2010.

And I sat down and made a few new pieces as well…

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I've been loving Dupioni silk lately.  The necklace above converts into a bracelet.  And here's a ring:

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I stitched some freshwater pearls into the center. 

And then I started playing with UTEE:

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I'm in love with this ring (views from the top and the side):

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The ring is made from felt, UTEE, and sterling silver.

It has been a while since I sat down and made some jewelry.  I've missed it.  And, of course, I'm thrilled to have some fun new things to wear around!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

56 thoughts on “Delicious Fiber Jewelry

  • The ring with the pearls in the center is fabulous! It was great fun to see you at Christina’s crop Saturday. Your Mom is a hoot!

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  • The ring with the pearls in the center is fabulous! It was great fun to see you at Christina’s crop Saturday. Your Mom is a hoot!

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  • The ring with the pearls in the center is fabulous! It was great fun to see you at Christina’s crop Saturday. Your Mom is a hoot!

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  • The ring with the pearls in the center is fabulous! It was great fun to see you at Christina’s crop Saturday. Your Mom is a hoot!

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  • love the necklace – the ring remind me of some pins i made last year with recycled fabric and sulky
    am actually currently working on some cuffs once i can get some commissions finished.
    all beautiful – but the necklace is my favorite

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  • love the necklace – the ring remind me of some pins i made last year with recycled fabric and sulky
    am actually currently working on some cuffs once i can get some commissions finished.
    all beautiful – but the necklace is my favorite

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  • love the necklace – the ring remind me of some pins i made last year with recycled fabric and sulky
    am actually currently working on some cuffs once i can get some commissions finished.
    all beautiful – but the necklace is my favorite

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  • love the necklace – the ring remind me of some pins i made last year with recycled fabric and sulky
    am actually currently working on some cuffs once i can get some commissions finished.
    all beautiful – but the necklace is my favorite

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  • Julie, such beautiful uses of the fabric. I have an unrelated question….if you use clear stamps, how do you store them? I am having an awful time keeping track of what i have and finding them. Thanks!!

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  • Julie, such beautiful uses of the fabric. I have an unrelated question….if you use clear stamps, how do you store them? I am having an awful time keeping track of what i have and finding them. Thanks!!

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  • Julie, such beautiful uses of the fabric. I have an unrelated question….if you use clear stamps, how do you store them? I am having an awful time keeping track of what i have and finding them. Thanks!!

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  • Julie, such beautiful uses of the fabric. I have an unrelated question….if you use clear stamps, how do you store them? I am having an awful time keeping track of what i have and finding them. Thanks!!

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  • Julie- I loved your jewelery…I just can’t pic a fave! 🙂 Sometimes I do and comment on it, but I love all of your pieces! 🙂 Awesome! 🙂

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  • Julie- I loved your jewelery…I just can’t pic a fave! 🙂 Sometimes I do and comment on it, but I love all of your pieces! 🙂 Awesome! 🙂

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  • Julie- I loved your jewelery…I just can’t pic a fave! 🙂 Sometimes I do and comment on it, but I love all of your pieces! 🙂 Awesome! 🙂

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  • Julie- I loved your jewelery…I just can’t pic a fave! 🙂 Sometimes I do and comment on it, but I love all of your pieces! 🙂 Awesome! 🙂

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  • Wow Julie! What fantastic stuff. I admire you so much for your wonderful talent and great way of teaching it!!!

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  • Wow Julie! What fantastic stuff. I admire you so much for your wonderful talent and great way of teaching it!!!

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  • Wow Julie! What fantastic stuff. I admire you so much for your wonderful talent and great way of teaching it!!!

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  • Wow Julie! What fantastic stuff. I admire you so much for your wonderful talent and great way of teaching it!!!

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  • WOWZA you make beautiful jewelry! I’ve never seen Utee molded like that before – so cool!

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  • WOWZA you make beautiful jewelry! I’ve never seen Utee molded like that before – so cool!

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  • WOWZA you make beautiful jewelry! I’ve never seen Utee molded like that before – so cool!

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  • WOWZA you make beautiful jewelry! I’ve never seen Utee molded like that before – so cool!

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  • I feel very excited to have you comment on my blog!! You’re one of my ‘favourite people I don’t really know’!!! I just wanted to say that the template for my 365 LO’s came from Janet Phillips on The Daily Digi here: http://thedailydigi.com/the-write-way/ (January 9th if that doesn’t work) and is still available for download. Thank-you so much for the compliment you made my week because I really admire your work!

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  • I feel very excited to have you comment on my blog!! You’re one of my ‘favourite people I don’t really know’!!! I just wanted to say that the template for my 365 LO’s came from Janet Phillips on The Daily Digi here: http://thedailydigi.com/the-write-way/ (January 9th if that doesn’t work) and is still available for download. Thank-you so much for the compliment you made my week because I really admire your work!

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  • I feel very excited to have you comment on my blog!! You’re one of my ‘favourite people I don’t really know’!!! I just wanted to say that the template for my 365 LO’s came from Janet Phillips on The Daily Digi here: http://thedailydigi.com/the-write-way/ (January 9th if that doesn’t work) and is still available for download. Thank-you so much for the compliment you made my week because I really admire your work!

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  • I feel very excited to have you comment on my blog!! You’re one of my ‘favourite people I don’t really know’!!! I just wanted to say that the template for my 365 LO’s came from Janet Phillips on The Daily Digi here: http://thedailydigi.com/the-write-way/ (January 9th if that doesn’t work) and is still available for download. Thank-you so much for the compliment you made my week because I really admire your work!

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  • ooh those are lovely! All of them. My fav is the last ring. Wow! I am in *love*. They turned out great!

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  • ooh those are lovely! All of them. My fav is the last ring. Wow! I am in *love*. They turned out great!

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  • ooh those are lovely! All of them. My fav is the last ring. Wow! I am in *love*. They turned out great!

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  • ooh those are lovely! All of them. My fav is the last ring. Wow! I am in *love*. They turned out great!

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  • WOW! These are all so pretty! Love that bottom ring!

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  • WOW! These are all so pretty! Love that bottom ring!

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  • WOW! These are all so pretty! Love that bottom ring!

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  • WOW! These are all so pretty! Love that bottom ring!

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  • So cute! So shocking and great! It’s so lucky for me to find your blog! I love this post with lots of information! All that here catch the of fashion, which are lovely designs!

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  • So cute! So shocking and great! It’s so lucky for me to find your blog! I love this post with lots of information! All that here catch the of fashion, which are lovely designs!

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  • So cute! So shocking and great! It’s so lucky for me to find your blog! I love this post with lots of information! All that here catch the of fashion, which are lovely designs!

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  • So cute! So shocking and great! It’s so lucky for me to find your blog! I love this post with lots of information! All that here catch the of fashion, which are lovely designs!

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