Salmon Rock Studio - jewelry by Aimee Domash

The Statement:
As they say..." It is the journey, not the destination." The deeper I go into the learning process, the more there is to learn. It is a never ending journey.

The color and forming techniques have consumed most of my attention lately. The idea of making the metal mimic the look of fabric...to flow...to look soft and supple...almost like a ruffle, is a road I am happy to travel.

The satisfaction comes when I see the finished piece and know that this piece of jewelry was not mass manufactured and shipped to the US from over seas only to be sold at a department store counter. This design is as unique as the individual that wears it and there is not another one on like it on this earth.

The Process:
To eliminate as much metal waste as possible I try and always construct a model of my design. Working with a 3-D form allows me to experiment with many ideas and also creates instant feed back. After I have the piece thoroughly designed I then move forward to create the idea in either gold, sterling, or fine silver.

My work is not set in stone (no pun intended). I tweak the design as needed to create the look and feel I want. I enhance my work with unusual gemstones, inlaid enamel, hand dyed resin, or pearls as I see fit...or sometimes just let the metal speak for itself. There is also an old Korean metalsmithing technique called Keum-boo, that fuses 24 K gold to silver. When Keum-boo is combined with a blue patina the metal seems to take on a life of it's own. Whether the process is complex or simple, it is always exhilarating for me to see the end result of my efforts.

Education:
I received my BS in Health Information Management from St. Louis University. I took a few art classes in college however, it was not until after I graduated that my interest in metal became a focal point. I slowly began taking metalsmithing classes as they would fit into my life. I have taken numerous classes and workshops all over the US, from well known metalsmiths and authors, which include, Andy Cooperman, Noel Leicht, CeCe Wire, Dan Haga, Adam Foster, and Trish McAleer.

Professional Memberships:

Juried -in member of The Best of Missouri Hands
Society of North America Goldsmiths - SNAG
Society of Midwest Silversmiths - SMM
St. Louis Artists Guild
The Enamelist Society
American Craft Coucil



		The Statement: As they say..." It is the journey, not the destination." The deeper I go into the learning process, the more there is to learn. It is a never ending journey. The color and forming techniques have consumed most of my attention lately. The idea of making the metal mimic the look of fabric...to flow...to look soft and supple...almost like a ruffle, is a road I am happy to travel. The satisfaction comes when I see the finished piece and know that this piece of jewelry was not mass manufactured and shipped to the US from over seas only to be sold at a department store counter. This design is as unique as the individual that wears it and there is not another one on like it on this earth. The Process: To eliminate as much metal waste as possible I try and always construct a model of my design. Working with a 3-D form allows me to experiment with many ideas and also creates instant feed back. After I have the piece thoroughly designed I then move forward to create the idea in either gold, sterling, or fine silver. My work is not set in stone (no pun intended). I tweak the design as needed to create the look and feel I want. I enhance my work with unusual gemstones, inlaid enamel, hand dyed resin, or pearls as I see fit...or sometimes just let the metal speak for itself. There is also an old Korean metalsmithing technique called Keum-boo, that fuses 24 K gold to silver. When Keum-boo is combined with a blue patina the metal seems to take on a life of it's own. Whether the process is complex or simple, it is always exhilarating for me to see the end result of my efforts. Education: I received my BS in Health Information Management from St. Louis University. I took a few art classes in college however, it was not until after I graduated that my interest in metal became a focal point. I slowly began taking metalsmithing classes as they would fit into my life. I have taken numerous classes and workshops all over the US, from well known metalsmiths and authors, which include, Andy Cooperman, Noel Leicht, CeCe Wire, Dan Haga, Adam Foster, and Trish McAleer. Professional Memberships: Juried -in member of The Best of Missouri Hands Society of North America Goldsmiths - SNAG Society of Midwest Silversmiths - SMM St. Louis Artists Guild The Enamelist Society American Craft Coucil Salmon Rock Studio Aimee Domash 8780 Big Bend Blvd., Suite A St. Louis, MO 63119 314.443.9152 e-mail Salmon Rock Studio www.salmonrockstudio.com Home \| Artisans \| Membership \| News \| Contact \| Featured Craftsman \| Mission \| Links \| Members Only
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