Introduction

Welcome to the jewelry blog for Rusty Halo Designs! Hi my name is Mara and I am the sole artist/designer here. I have been making jewelry (albeit inconsistently) since 2005 for friends and family that wanted a piece of my work. My passion, however, has migrated into Metalsmithing. I have a genuine love for metal so am eager to see where this path leads me. It is quite intriguing to take an idea, design it on metal, saw it out and make it happen. If you would like to follow me along my journey, please do so. I am finishing my Autumnal Bliss line for school at the New York Institute of Art and Design. The first half of my line is bead and wire-wrapping. I love wire-wrapping. :) The rest of my collection will definitely have metal! They will mesh well as I am using the same beads throughout for a cohesive look. Stay tuned!!