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Minimalist Exotic Wood Jewelry by Nicole Gagnon  More Recent Articles  Search The Beading Gem's Journal Minimalist Exotic Wood Jewelry by Nicole Gagnon Earlier this summer, I went to Guelph, Ontario's Art on the Street - a wonderful collection of artisans displaying and selling their wares on that hot, hot July day.  I was delighted when I came across Nicole Gagnon who creates minimalist and often exotic wood jewelry for her Etsy store, NG Nicole Gagnon Wooden Designs. What's different are the clever ways she uses the simple shapes to make contemporary style jewelry.  She clearly loves the natural feel and look of wood. She said, "For my creations, I hand select the woods from my suppliers; always rummaging for the most interesting grains and colors. I often shop at specialty wood mills because I enjoy the unique richness of the exotic woods." Bloodwood and Pearl Earrings None of her wooden pieces are stained.  Instead, Nicole uses the natural wood colors, sometimes making layered pieces as with her necklaces so the design is reversible.  She finishes her designs with just a clear water based layer. Ebony and Pearl Earrngs She takes advantage of light and dark wood colors. Some of my favorite designs are indeed her marquetry ones. I also like the way she teams up the warm wood with cold metal. Nicole's shop is a delight to explore - great photographs and a wonderful set of shop process pictures which she also shared in her booth display.  She also sent me a few more of her workshop. Reversible Padauk and Ebony Geometric necklace Paudauk Wood and Aluminum Strip Cuff Links and Tie Pin Reversible Bloodwood and Poplar Geometric necklace Zebra Wood and Turquoise Earrings Walnut and Maple Earrings An all round inspirational designer! Before You Go: How to Make Painted Wood Jewelry from Popsicle Sticks Easy Geometric Wood Earrings to Make How to Make Wooden Pendants Tutorials ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips        Related Stories Silver Wire Work Jewelry by Alabama Studio Pressed Flower Jewelry by Impressed By Nature Best Beads' $50 Giveaway for Czech Beads   • Email to a friend • Article Search • View comments • Track comments • More Recent Articles Nunn Design's $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway for Jewelry Supplies Crystal Chain Wrap Kumihimo Bracelet Tutorial How to Use Silk Wrapping Technique on a Wrapped Leather Bracelet How to Make a Glamorous Ring Holder Tutorial Wirewrapped Briolette with Beads Pendant Tutorial Judy Larson's Almost Faux Bezel Wire Wrapped Pendant Tutorial Silver Wire Work Jewelry by Alabama Studio Contact Me • Past Issues • Join This List • Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.