Megan Martin

I create eco-friendly jewelry from recycled argentium sterilng silver.  The pocesses I use to form each piece involve the most minimal use of chemicals possible in order to produce jewlery with a low environmental impact.  Argentium Sterling Silver (AS) is a recent alloy including slightly more silver than standard sterling, as well as the addition of the element Germanium.  AS is a precious metal the resists tarnishing, is harder and stronger than standard sterling, and allows fabrication techniques which include fusing; carefully melting two components into one.

As a self-taught artisan, exploring the limits of what is possible with my chosen material is a continuing journey.  My journey expresses themes from my everyday life and explores the arrangement of basic shapes and forms into wearable jewelry with pattern and texture.