Each piece of Iris Willow enamel jewelry is unique and handcrafted with love and care for you in her studio in the Mission district of San Francisco. Iris Willow Enamel Jewelry makes a great special occasion or holiday gift for yourself or a loved one. Iris includes hand-written gift notes if requested at checkout with each jewelry order to add a personalized touch to your gift.
Iris Willow jewelry begins as copper metal that she cuts, shapes, files, drills with holes and cleans before applying glass enamel to it to give it its lush color. Iris applies the powdered glass enamel by sifting it onto the surface and then fuses it to the copper by kiln-firing the piece at a toasty 1500°.
Iris Willow jewelry begins as copper metal that she cuts, shapes, files, drills with holes and cleans before applying glass enamel to it to give it its lush color. Iris applies the powdered glass enamel by sifting it onto the surface and then fuses it to the copper by kiln-firing the piece at a toasty 1500°.
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Iris Willow makes handmade enamel jewelry in her studio in Bernal Heights in San Francisco. Iris has always had a creative streak. As a child, growing up in a rural mountain town in Colorado she dabbled in many arts and crafts projects, like making a paper doll house out of cardboard, drawing portraits of loved ones and selling handmade mushroom candles at a local festival.
Want to give Iris Willow Jewelry as a gift, but having a hard time deciding on the perfect jewelry for your recipient? Consider buying her a gift certificate towards any Iris Willow Jewelry and let her pick the perfect piece of jewelry herself. Gift Certificates available in any amount. If you'd like a gift certificate for a different amount than the options below, please contact us and we can process one for the exact amount you'd like.
Iris isn't teaching classes presently. Iris Willow offers private enameling jewelry workshops in her studio in San Francisco. In her workshop, you'll learn how to fuse colored glass to copper to create a colorful custom necklace or earrings.
Iris will demonstrate each of the steps of the kiln-fired enameling process and then you will have the opportunity to try it yourself, selecting your own jewelry shape, jewelry enamel colors and jewelry design and then kiln-firing and finishing your necklace or earrings.Iris will provide several example designs to give you ideas on what you can make.
Iris will demonstrate each of the steps of the kiln-fired enameling process and then you will have the opportunity to try it yourself, selecting your own jewelry shape, jewelry enamel colors and jewelry design and then kiln-firing and finishing your necklace or earrings.Iris will provide several example designs to give you ideas on what you can make.
Let's keep the positive spirit of our community and celebrate the Spring season! This is another opportunity to connect with your community, meet neighbors, discover the works of local artists and crafters, and find some free treasures from your neighbors. There will be local vendors selling items to celebrate the Spring theme.
All jewelry is handmade to order. We make every effort to get you your order as fast as possible. All domestic orders ship via USPS Priority Mail, which includes a tracking number and $50 of insurance. All domestic orders should arrive 1 - 3 days after being shipped out depending on your proximity to San Francisco.
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Tara Chudy
Dec 31, 2019
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Iris’s enameling class was perfect. My friend and I took a class on a Sunday morning and it was a great way to have fun making a cute jewelry piece that we took home with us the same exact day, which I loved! I was a bit nervous at first as I had no prior experience with any type of jewelry making or enameling but this class was super fun and easy. Iris did an amazing job at walking us through the process step by step with a demo and also gave us a printed guide to follow along (and take home). During the process she was extremely helpful and patient to ensure our pieces came out stunning. I
Earthraven Handcrafts
Oct 21, 2019
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Maike Mancuso
Aug 18, 2019
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Super fun and creative workshop in a cosy San Francisco setting. I highly recommend this workshop. Iris is a great host and help us step by step. It felt like the perfect length of time and you get to walk out of there with your very own piece of jewelry!!!
It was my first time enameling - and it worked out pretty well. Again, thanks to Iris and her patient support.
It was my first time enameling - and it worked out pretty well. Again, thanks to Iris and her patient support.
Valeria San Juan Menacho
Jun 13, 2019
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Such a great and fun class! A friend and I were feeling artsy and crafty and decided to give enameling a try. I found Iris' studio randomly and I'm so glad I did! We had such a great time learning how to enamel and making our own pieces. Iris explained the entire process very well; I actually felt like I learned the basics. She was also super patient and happy to help at any step of the way when we needed it. All in all, it was a lovely way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday. Would definitely recommend !
Andrea York
May 17, 2018
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Marielle Nadal
Dec 18, 2017
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Dec 19, 2016
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Oct 13, 2016
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