All About Rose: Meet the Editor of Wire-Sculpture.com!

I’m Rose, and I’m so happy to talk to you! As you heard in Brandon’s email, I’ve been working behind-the-scenes here at Wire-Sculpture (letting Brandon take all the credit!) and I love getting to serve all the amazing wire artists I’ve come to know over the last year.

I want to thank all of you who have sent me such nice, welcoming emails already – you are so kind! Brandon and I have been getting a whole lot of questions about me, and although I’m naturally shy, I’ll give it a go!

When I was younger, I was always either reading, or making something with my hands. I loved making elaborate decorations cut from paper, knitting dolls, sewing doll clothes, beading my own jewelry, and I loved creating stories. I even learned how to cross-stitch from my grandmother, who always sent us handmade cross-stitched cards at Christmas and birthdays.

I wanted to be an Editor when I grew up, although I wasn’t sure what field I would go into. I had no idea that I could be an Editor in such a creative, hands-on field! Since I found Wire-Sculpture, I’ve been living my dream: I get to read and watch amazing wire jewelry instructions and tips every day, and share them with all of you! And I’m so happy that I’ll get to help each of you reach your creative jewelry dreams, too.

I’m originally from Washington state, and I moved here to Utah a few years ago. I love the warm summers! I’ve been fortunate to take several classes from Dale "Cougar" Armstrong, and I’ve also watched most of her DVDs at least twice (including the Definitive Guide), because I got to write or edit the enclosed booklets that go with the DVDs! I love making wire jewelry, especially hairpieces, necklaces, and pendants. I have a tough time wearing earrings, so I love wearing the Ear Cuffs I’ve made!

In my spare time, when I’m not making wire jewelry, I love tatting, knitting and playing tennis. As a knitter, I’m especially looking forward to our upcoming DVD series, which is all about Coiling and Weaving Wire to make jewelry designs – look for that exciting announcement this spring!

Plus, I get to join Dale, Albina, and several of the Wire-Sculpture staff in Tucson the next couple weeks at the JOGS Show. I’m going to be sending you updates about the show, showing you pictures, and maybe even including some discounts for you from the show! I can’t wait!

Best Wishes,
Rose Marion
Editor, Wire-Sculpture.com

3 Comments

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   dalecgr

   January 21, 2011 at 10:11 pm

   Congratulations Rose! As Brandon became more busy,I have had such a great time working with you over the past year – bouncing ideas and throwing words around. (And I love the way you add photos to my ‘Tip of the Day’ posts.) See you soon!
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   Michelle Mach

   January 24, 2011 at 10:51 pm

   Congratulations! It’s always nice to meet another editor in this creative world of jewelry!
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   Michele Nicholson

   February 21, 2011 at 10:34 pm

   Best of Luck! You know what they say, “behind every successful man is a good woman”! Sorry Brandon, couldn’t resist!

   Michele Nicholson