Your Bio

Welcome to the beauty of Broken China Art. I love China. I love the smooth shiny surface, the delicate little prints and the bold, rich colors. Put them together with a stunning wire-wrapped setting and I don't think you could find anything more appealing.

Yes, these are really broken pieces of cups, plates, saucers or anything else I can get my hands on. I get my material from all over. I find wonderful plates in stores, flea markets, from neighbors, garage sales, Grandma and people just like you. While the china is usually already chipped or broken, I confess that I have taken unbroken china and just given it a good whack! My husband laughs when he finds me in the garage pounding on a plate. He's probably relieved that I'm not mad at him.

So take a look; here are just a few examples of the many pieces available. Admire the art work of the really skilled china painters and maybe you'll find a little piece of Chipped China Art that would look just right with that special top you love to wear. Maybe you want to remember a loved one and can't bear to throw away that broken saucer, or maybe you have just the right person in mind who would love this look.

We'll make it happen together, but I warn you, don't ask me to do your dishes. You never know what I might break.

QUESTIONS AND ORDERING INFORMATION:

If you are interested in purchasing a piece that you see and want to know what other colors or patterns I may have or if you want to discuss a custom made piece of jewelry, please leave a comment along with your email under the photo that you like. I will return your message quickly. You can also reach me at valbrecht3@comcast.net


I love making these beautiful pieces of jewelry. I hope you love them too.

Galleries

14K Gold-Filled : Gold-Filled wire is so warm and beautiful.  The website of WigJig.com describes it best. They say;

"...It is nearly impossible to distinguish top quality 14K gold-filled wire from 14K gold wire. Gold filled jewelry is NOT costume jewelry, but rather fine jewelry that can be worn beautifully for a life time."

This is my favorite material to work with. It is so elegant. Please enjoy.

14K Gold-Filled

Gold-Filled wire is so warm and beautiful. The website of WigJig.com ...

Updated: May 10, 2006 8:22am PST

Pins : These pins are just fascinating.  It takes several steps to create them and one of the most popular are the pins with images of stamps from around the world.  Included in this category are some fun and several very funky pins.  Cruise through and find something that you just "gotta" have!

Pins

These pins are just fascinating. It takes several steps to create the ...

Updated: May 12, 2006 7:42am PST

Silver tone wire : Silver-tone wire is the most available of all wire.  I enjoy using it and trying new things. I have included pendants that are not strictly wire wrapped but are encased with a silver tone solder.  The possibilities of these different silver tone medium is so exciting.

Silver tone wire

Silver-tone wire is the most available of all wire. I enjoy using it ...

Updated: May 11, 2006 5:12am PST

Sterling Silver : Sterling Silver always says class and style.  What a wonderful precious metal to work with. It brings a depth and impossible shine to jewelry but never seems over stated. 

Beautiful china patterns finished in a fine jewelry wire.  You will want to wear this jewelry forever.

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver always says class and style. What a wonderful preciou ...

Updated: May 11, 2006 5:02am PST

Brass finished : Brass is a gold tone base metal that is sometimes used in place of gold.  The chains that I have used are gold plated but the wire-wrap is brass.  I have worn and still wear my brass pieces.  The quality I put into the brass work is the same as I put into the precious metal pieces. It is a fun way to collect unique jewelry.

Remember that brass will tarnish, but just a little toothpaste and an old toothbrush will bring back that nice shine.  It will actually bring back any shine. Just a tip, give it a try!

Brass finished

Brass is a gold tone base metal that is sometimes used in place of gol ...

Updated: May 10, 2006 8:57am PST