Brenda Branson
Chesterfield County
Jewelry
MSB Designs
(My Sister's Beads)
(My Sister's Beads)
by Brenda Branson
I grew up among the cotton fields and tobacco farms in North Carolina, with parents that were artistic in a survivalist sort of way. Having grown up in a "mill town" with cotton farmers and mill workers, the artistic use of cotton and scrap metals in art and jewelry has special meaning. Eight years ago, I began making and selling various styles of beaded jewelry, accented with hand forged components and designed to be bold, fun and functionable.
My art jewelry experience began as a thrilling diversion to explore various jewelry techniques such as silver-smithing, kumihimo weaving, fold forming, metal clay, polymer clay, cold connections, etc., which have since found themselves meshed together in eclectic, harmonious designs. The unifying elements in each piece are created from copper, brass, sterling or metal clay and embellished with lots of texture and natural patinas.
I have taught many classes from basic beading to Kumihimo weaving. My strongest passion lies in the meshing of the various techniques to create a unique design that clicks with the wearers' personality. I believe jewelry should be a work of art and deserves to be noticed, deserves to be unique, and deserves to be individually yours.
To Contact Brenda:
Brenda Branson
104 Will G Lane
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
Phone: 803.984.1899
Email: mysistersbeads@gmail.com
