By now, most of you have had a chance to preview the hot, new Lip Service styles coming in 2012. In the latest update of Step In Time, Gypsy Nights, are a few exquisite treasures we are ecstatic to be able to offer, namely the jewelry of Raven Eve. We’re exited to work with this talented, up-and-coming artist and hope you love her delicately-fashioned pieces as much as we do.
We also thought you might like to meet the artist behind the fashion, so asked Raven a few questions about her craft and how she puts her gorgeous creations together.
What inspired you to first start making jewelry? Did you receive
formal training or did you teach yourself?
I started being obsessed with jewelry at an early age. After I got my ears pierced when I was 6, I would draw page after page of earring designs. I had some formal training starting in High School, then focused on the arts in college and worked for fine jewelers as well.
What are your favorite types of pieces to make and why?
Headdresses are by far my favorite pieces to design.
What types of materials do you mostly use, do you ever use found
objects or collaborate with different artists?
I use vintage and new old stock stones, metal and beads for over half of my designs. I am a control freak, so to speak and am way to obsessive to work with people usually, lol. But I do have a ton of dear friends who make jewelry and are artist and designers.
What was the most exciting piece you ever made and who did you
make it for?
The most exciting piece I made was my Ultimate Mucha Headdress, I made it to see how far I could push my skills. I sold it last year.
If someone wants to start getting into making their own jewelry
what is the one piece of advice you would give them?
I have taught jewelry classes for years and my best advise is good lighting and quality tools! Other than that it should be fun!
If someone wants to purchase your items where can they find your work?
Most of my work is for sale in my Etsy shop and some is at my main site, raveneve.com, which I am revamping next year.
To see Raven Eve’s additions to Lip Service’s upcoming collection and place your preorder reservations, check out Step In Time: Gypsy Nights.
For more of her work, visit her etsy store:
