Accent Yourself
9221 W. Concord Dr.
Mequon, WI 53097
ph: 541-740-0448
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My name is Barb Macy, and I make jewelry. I use techniques that are mostly self-taught and some I've learned in metalsmithing classes. I was first introduced to jewelry-making by a very good friend of mine in Illinois. Once I learned the basics, my obsession with beads, silver, and wire took off. It is difficult for me to pass by a bead shop or ignore an email advertising a sale on wire and findings! To read more about my jewelry making business, please visit my blog at: www.accentyourself.blogspot.com Thanks!
I work with sterling & fine silver and high quality beads. I take pride in knowing my pieces are durable and I never use base metal or plastic beads in my pieces. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver, while fine silver is 99.9% pure silver. Fine silver discolors a lot slower than sterling silver.
Sterling silver will tarnish when exposed to humidity, chemicals, air & sun. Actually, the more you wear silver, the nicer it will look. When not wearing sterling silver, the best way to store it is in a zip-lock storage bag. When you purchase a piece of jewelry from me, I will delivery or ship it to you in a zip-lock baggie. This is a low-tech way of keeping your silver tarnish-free.
I sell my jewelry at several businesses. You can find my things for sale at the following Corvallis locations:
Gabby's Apparel
Day Dreamers Beads
Hair, Body & Sole
HBS Express
Green Heron Art & Glass - Brownsville, OR
The Art Center Art Shop
Art in the Valley
Accent Yourself
9221 W. Concord Dr.
Mequon, WI 53097
ph: 541-740-0448
bmacy