SWAIA ARTIST Profile

DeAnna Nez

Name
DeAnna Nez
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
Jewelry
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

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SWAIA Highlight History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
DeAnna Nez

I use heavy gauge sterling silver sheet plates, wires and bezels. To design all my art work. For example to make a bracelet: I would use an 18 gauge plate 2” wide by 5.5” length. Hand stamp designs in the sides and also inside the bracelet. Then shaped it into a cuff/bracelet and set at the bezels in rows and put silver marbles on the edging of the cuff. To give it a nice finish look and feel. The opening edge of the bracelet also has an 8 half round on the edge. So, it will be easy to try on and will not dig into your wrist. That is how I create a beautiful 2” rows of cluster turquoise.

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