Jewelry Makers Guild Podcast - March 31, 2021 - Merry Lee Rae

Join us for a fun chat with Merry-Lee Rae. She has been making cloisonne for 45 years. When she first began, there weren't many books or instructors. While others were closely guarding their secrets, she became technically fluent in the art of cloisonne. Systematically breaking the rules, she came up with my own way of doing things by making thousands of pieces. Now, at 67 years old, a great deal of her energy is spent mentoring and teaching rather than producing. She is an enthusiastic endorser of sharing and passing along her knowledge. She is generous and giving which ensures her knowledge will live on. Enamel is a very old art and will stick around for centuries, so you owe it to yourself to learn as much about the process. She wants her students to take the skills and make it their own. Her work tells a story about the person she is and she believes yours should as well. Come visit with us and learn from her. Learn her story, her inspiration, her tips for marketing and selling and her passion for creating. It’s a great use of your time and energy in the circle of giving and receiving.

[@SveaScholten-pm4bs]

So much helpful information. Your art is truly so beautiful Merry-Lee.

[@albertmartinez6189]

This interview is worth listening to over and over. The content has so much value to hear over and over. There is so much I relate to. Thank you Merry-Lee and Tonya.

[@TonyaDavidson]

Thank you!

[@kimagine]

Thanks so much to Merry-Lee for being so generous with sharing her knowledge, and thank you, Tonya, for doing these podcasts!

[@TonyaDavidson]

so happy to offer these!

[@terrybrau2977]

Great information and tips. Thank you Merry-Lee and Tonya!

[@TonyaDavidson]

so glad you like it! She is amazing!!

[@desireecabell2141]

What a wonderful interview! I came away with a confirmation that some pieces that we don't finish, might be the end of a lesson we needed to learn, part of the journey. I also agree with her whole hearty about Guillermo Del Toro as a visionary artist, I fell in love with him in "The Devil's Backbone". She has so much knowledge, I will be taking her online class and hope one in person! Thank you both Tonya Davidson and Merry-Lee Rae.

[@TonyaDavidson]

thank you for your comment...so glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancyw.4055]

Great podcast! I learned so much about Merry-Lee, her beginnings, her inspirations, her work, tips, her favorite tools… Next time I listen to this I plan on taking notes! Thank you both for doing this podcast, so worthwhile for us!

[@lydiabruinsgoudsmid5299]

Thank you very much for this wonderful interview. 👏🥰

[@TonyaDavidson]

thank you for listening and especially for leaving me a comment!

[@marywhittle4331]

Enjoyed the podcast very much. Can you share the brand of microscope that Merry-Lee mentioned.

[@TonyaDavidson]

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