Welcome! I've just decided to write a blog about my newest passion- jewellery-making. Although I've always loved to express myself in, let's say, "artistic" ways such as photography or dance, I never really though seriously about metalworking. It all began as a result of few coincidences: firstly, I found Laurelindorenan made by Anna Mazon one of the most beautiful, inspiring and "mine" pendants I've ever seen. I also read a bit about techniques Anna work with (and, of course, I admired other pieces made by her. Such a wonderful artist!). Secondly, my friend, Emilka Romanowska, after years of making beaded jewellery started her own business- Inesse. Thoughts like "oh, maybe I could try to make something myself? Maybe- I know, it's incredibly optimistic thought, but hey, just maybe, after some time I could create all these things I always wanted to?" began to pop up in my mind. Finally, the exam session came, and this is always the best time to start learning something totally new... ;)

So this was my first work- unfinished and totally not my style. I just wanted to do something simple for the beginning. Fortunately, the next ones turned out slightly better ;)




I appreciate little things in life and I find my inspiration in them. Nature, music, literature, other people, ancient and present cultures fill my head with plenty of ideas, some of which my hands can't keep up with yet ;) I work mainly with Art Clay Silver (combined sometimes with more traditional metalworking techniques) and natural stones. In the future- near or far- I would love to use also other metals and materials such as gold, bronze, copper, wood, enamel, UV resin, polymer clay and others. So many things to try! :)

Melonarium is supposed to be a little place to share my ups and downs at learning jewelry-making skills. By documenting my work, I hope to see some progress with time. I decided to write in English, so this blog will be also kind of language lesson for me. Unfortunately I still don't feel confident with my language skills, so please feel free to correct my blunders ;)

Once again, welcome to Melonarium!