I’ve been making jewelry and playing with metal for over 10 years. In 2005 I received my Bachelors from Towson University in Jewelry/Metalsmithing. This spring, 2009 I plan on attending the New Approach School for Jewelers to further my knowledge and skills. I love to learn new things and am working towards my jewelry business running full time.
I’m also a juggler and have been battling gravity all my life, I tried to join the circus once but luckily I found jewelry instead. I love to share what I know and exchange ideas, you are welcome to contact me!

Contact Information:
Valerie@vahjewelry.com
http://valerieaheck.blogspot.com/

Spiculum/Anticlastic Pendant
Supplies: sterling silver sheet 20 gauge, leather
HxWxD 2 ½ by 2 ½ by 1 inch

Memory Pendant
Supplies: sterling silver 20 gauge sheet/wire, sterling silver chain
HxWxD 1 ½ by 1 ½ by 1/2 inch Chain 25 inches

Rotating Memories
(a handheld exploration piece)
Supplies: sterling silver 20 gauge sheet, nickel tubing, sterling silver wire
HxW 4 by 5 inches (open)

Bug Tea Infuser
My challenge was to create a tea infuser. I wanted to create something that would shock as it is removed from the tea, like a bug! I fashioned the infuser out of sterling silver using metalworking methods including forging, forming, piercing, soldering, and polishing. The jointed legs are moveable.
The Bug is featured in the book, “Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet.”
(2 by 2.5 plus 3.5-inch antennae inches)