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{"id":4657279762519,"title":"Wide Fragment Necklace in Berry Mint","handle":"wide-fragment-necklace-in-berry-mint","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHanging gracefully from a delicate 18\" silver chain is a unique shape full of color and elegant simplicity. Kate Mess creates her beautiful versatile jewelry with a nod to the sea and vibrant Maine coast. Like the changing landscape and tides, Kate's pieces each hold a bit of mystery. She believes the element of play and exploration is crucial to the creative process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wide Fragment necklace is no exception and gives the wearer a role in how the pendant is viewed. By considering both sides of her enamel pieces Mess's work can be worn however suits the day. Bright berry red may add the perfect pop of color to a sleek ensemble. Flip the necklace around to find a soothing mint green. However worn the piece has an organic ease that lends itself as a statement or to everyday wear.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are inspired by artists who seek ways to repurpose what can be considered a waste material by some. Both Kate and her husband, ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, try to make reclamation a central feature of their work. This results in one-of-a-kind pieces that gently urge us to remember that every natural resource in our world is worth saving and treasuring for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe process of making each piece involves fusing colored glass\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e to copper in a hot kiln or with a torch.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003eThe result is a vitreous enamel, a material of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003enear-permanence and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pendant measures 1.75” x 1.75”,  20” chain\u003cbr\u003e- Colors Berry and Mint\u003cbr\u003e- Reversible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Enamel on copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Argentium silver chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate Mess is an award-winning contemporary jeweler, artist, and designer. She muses with enamel, metal, pattern, and ornamentation while taking inspiration from her home: rugged and gorgeous midcoast Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaking jewelry that pushes boundaries and offers new definitions of adornment, Mess is intrigued by experimentation, clever design, color, pattern, and silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt The Good Supply, we believe there is infinite value in the idea of slow living; slow enough for barnacles to grow, reclaiming space and intention. That’s why we love Kate Mess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate’s work and artistic processes illustrate the value of taking time. Whether hand sawing designs into metal, melting down repurposed materials, or carefully collecting the ash by-product of kiln fired enamel for the next piece of jewelry, she lets the process guide and inspire her along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Artist:  I enjoy imagining my creative inquiries as they leave my studio and go off into the world to live a life completed with you, emerging from my two hands in my studio in the Maine woods to come alive adorning your life or home.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are proud to work with both Kate and her husband Jonathan Mess, award-winning ceramic artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. 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sea and vibrant Maine coast. Like the changing landscape and tides, Kate's pieces each hold a bit of mystery. She believes the element of play and exploration is crucial to the creative process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wide Fragment necklace is no exception and gives the wearer a role in how the pendant is viewed. By considering both sides of her enamel pieces Mess's work can be worn however suits the day. Bright berry red may add the perfect pop of color to a sleek ensemble. Flip the necklace around to find a soothing mint green. However worn the piece has an organic ease that lends itself as a statement or to everyday wear.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are inspired by artists who seek ways to repurpose what can be considered a waste material by some. Both Kate and her husband, ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, try to make reclamation a central feature of their work. This results in one-of-a-kind pieces that gently urge us to remember that every natural resource in our world is worth saving and treasuring for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe process of making each piece involves fusing colored glass\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e to copper in a hot kiln or with a torch.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003eThe result is a vitreous enamel, a material of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003enear-permanence and durability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pendant measures 1.75” x 1.75”,  20” chain\u003cbr\u003e- Colors Berry and Mint\u003cbr\u003e- Reversible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Enamel on copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Argentium silver chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout The Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate Mess is an award-winning contemporary jeweler, artist, and designer. She muses with enamel, metal, pattern, and ornamentation while taking inspiration from her home: rugged and gorgeous midcoast Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaking jewelry that pushes boundaries and offers new definitions of adornment, Mess is intrigued by experimentation, clever design, color, pattern, and silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt The Good Supply, we believe there is infinite value in the idea of slow living; slow enough for barnacles to grow, reclaiming space and intention. That’s why we love Kate Mess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate’s work and artistic processes illustrate the value of taking time. Whether hand sawing designs into metal, melting down repurposed materials, or carefully collecting the ash by-product of kiln fired enamel for the next piece of jewelry, she lets the process guide and inspire her along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Artist:  I enjoy imagining my creative inquiries as they leave my studio and go off into the world to live a life completed with you, emerging from my two hands in my studio in the Maine woods to come alive adorning your life or home.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are proud to work with both Kate and her husband Jonathan Mess, award-winning ceramic artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. Renowned in their respective disciplines for innovation in pushing material boundaries, both Kate and Jonathan credit Maine’s rugged coastline and nature as their primary inspiration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Good Supply hosted an art exhibition in 2017 entitled Symbiosis. The theme explored the similarities and differences between Kate and Jonathan’s work. The way their practices intertwine opens a dialogue of the benefit of cross-medium influence and experimentation. The couple work out of studio spaces in their home, a renovated gambrel barn in Jefferson, Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":4658504761431,"title":"Bitty Barnacle Earrings Charred Series","handle":"barnacle-stud-earrings-in-black","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA modern take on marine life, these biologically-inspired earrings are sophisticated fun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCopper is fold-formed to imitate the unique angular barnacle, and colored glass is fused to the metal.  The result: Vitreous enamel, a material of near-permanence and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Charred colorway showcases a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003especial feature that adds texture. We call it diamond dust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, the fine dust used to develop the “charred” surface is a reclaimed by-product called cupric oxide, which is ash left in the kiln after the firing process. Enamelists call it “firescale.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are inspired by artists who seek ways to repurpose what can be considered a waste material by some. \u003c\/span\u003eBoth Kate and her husband, ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, try to make reclamation a central feature of their work. This results in one-of-a-kind pieces that gently urge us to remember that every natural resource in our world is worth saving and treasuring for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWear these earrings to seize the moment and also to celebrate slowness. The splash of color in the surprising two-tones of the enamel speaks to the beauty of now, while the very nature of barnacles roots us to permanence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Small barnacle measures approximately .4\" x .15\" x .25\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Sterling silver posts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate Mess is an award-winning contemporary jeweler, artist, and designer. She muses with enamel, metal, pattern, and ornamentation while taking inspiration from her home: rugged and gorgeous midcoast Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaking jewelry that pushes boundaries and offers new definitions of adornment, Mess is intrigued by experimentation, clever design, color, pattern, and silhouette. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt The Good Supply, we believe there is infinite value in the idea of slow living; slow enough for barnacles to grow, reclaiming space and intention. That’s why we love Kate Mess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate’s work and artistic processes illustrate the value of taking time. Whether hand sawing designs into metal, melting down repurposed materials, or carefully collecting the ash by-product of kiln fired enamel for the next piece of jewelry, she lets the process guide and inspire her along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Artist:  I enjoy imagining my creative inquiries as they leave my studio and go off into the world to live a life completed with you, emerging from my two hands in my studio in the Maine woods to come alive adorning your life or home.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are proud to work with both Kate and her husband Jonathan Mess, award-winning ceramic artist. Their studio endeavors have been closely linked since they met in graduate school in 2006. 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We call it diamond dust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, the fine dust used to develop the “charred” surface is a reclaimed by-product called cupric oxide, which is ash left in the kiln after the firing process. Enamelists call it “firescale.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are inspired by artists who seek ways to repurpose what can be considered a waste material by some. \u003c\/span\u003eBoth Kate and her husband, ceramic artist Jonathan Mess, try to make reclamation a central feature of their work. This results in one-of-a-kind pieces that gently urge us to remember that every natural resource in our world is worth saving and treasuring for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWear these earrings to seize the moment and also to celebrate slowness. The splash of color in the surprising two-tones of the enamel speaks to the beauty of now, while the very nature of barnacles roots us to permanence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Small barnacle measures approximately .4\" x .15\" x .25\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Sterling silver posts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate Mess is an award-winning contemporary jeweler, artist, and designer. 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The splash of color in the surprising two-tones of the enamel speaks to the beauty of now, while the very nature of barnacles roots us to permanence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Measures approximately .8\" x .15\" x .5\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Sterling silver posts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKate Mess is an award-winning contemporary jeweler, artist, and designer. 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No two pieces are exactly alike, each one is an original work of art that shares a story and connects the wearer to a weaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErica further embellishes the textured metals with fine silk using embroidery and crochet techniques to fashion a chain and decorative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen asked if the crocheted silk chain is as strong as its metal equivalent, the artist refers to her silk parachute, which serves as a reminder of the fibers strength and history of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy the way the silk and metal ages over time, shined and subtly recolored by your skin. If cleaning is necessary, hand wash the crochet silk with gentle shampoo (not detergent), rinse well, gently stretch, and air dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Measures 16\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk and o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003exidized sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBent Metal is handcrafted jewelry designed and meticulously realized by Erica Schlueter in Belfast, Maine. Combining silk embroidery and crochet with precious metals imprinted with woven texture, Erica pays homage to fine needle work and textiles that have been created all over the world and throughout history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the artist has been producing jewelry for over 10 years, she began her creative journey with the study of textiles and fibers, which was her focus in college and a persistent passion still.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years she has been exploring ways to apply fiber and textile techniques to jewelry, a medium that often has the capacity to reach a wider audience. 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If cleaning is necessary, hand wash the crochet silk with gentle shampoo (not detergent), rinse well, gently stretch, and air dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Measures 16\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk and o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003exidized sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBent Metal is handcrafted jewelry designed and meticulously realized by Erica Schlueter in Belfast, Maine. Combining silk embroidery and crochet with precious metals imprinted with woven texture, Erica pays homage to fine needle work and textiles that have been created all over the world and throughout history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the artist has been producing jewelry for over 10 years, she began her creative journey with the study of textiles and fibers, which was her focus in college and a persistent passion still.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years she has been exploring ways to apply fiber and textile techniques to jewelry, a medium that often has the capacity to reach a wider audience. This modern design composition - pressing textile patterns into metal and wearing the metal - helps connect people to the tradition and enduring energy of woven and stitched fabrics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Bent Metal pieces are made in Erica’s home studio, a small room with large windows. In the fields around her house, she has begun to cultivate flax. With its thirty-thousand year history of human use and notable role in New England’s textile tradition, flax moves Erica closer to her admirable goal of one hundred percent local sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the artist: “For what I do, I prefer the word craftsperson over maker or creator because I don’t think I create something new. I have always loved exploring the weave patterns of textiles. I try to take the traditional patterns, textures, and techniques and apply them to jewelry.”\u003c\/p\u003e"}