Welcome to Morphew Designs: Handcrafted artisan jewelry
Thank you for taking a moment to look at my jewelry and learn a little bit more about what I do. I’m Heather, the artisan and designer behind Morphew Designs. My father made his living as a self-employed carpenter and I took after his love of creating. My earliest memory of creating jewelry was when I was seven years old -- making earrings f
or all of my friends to wear for school pictures. I have experience with ceramics, stained glass, and lampworking, but creating jewelry is my passion. Morphew Designs was born in 2010 as my jewelry creation was making a transition from a personal interest to an actual business, and is a tribute to my father who passed in 2003. Much of my inspiration comes from the beauty of the natural world: the oceans, lakes, forests, mountains, stars, planets, galaxies...the magnitude of this universe. I am always amazed. I have a passion for creating and strive for originality, quality and craftsmanship. I specialize in incorporating metals with natural stones and applying various techniques to achieve unique colors, textures and designs. All designs are original and many are one of a kind. Copper is my favorite metal for its warmth and character. It is the most versatile metal for exploring texture and patinas. Copper is also hypoallergenic, like its sister metals -- gold and silver. Some of my other favorite materials include turquoise, freshwater pearls, and earthy semi-precious gemstones. My pallet is a reflection of the color schemes, forms and textures found in nature. You can Shop Morphew Designs Jewelry in the following shops:
Accents + Interiors ~ Urbandale, IA
Active Endeavors ~ West Des Moines, IA
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden ~ Des Moines, IA
East Village Day Spa ~ Des Moines IA
Farnsworth Art Museum Store ~ Rockland, ME
Iowa Arboretum ~ Madrid, IA
Iowa Artisans Gallery ~ Iowa City, IA
Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge ~ Prairie City, IA
Reiman Garden ~ Ames IA
Spiritstone Gems ~ Sedona, AZ
Ted Lare Garden Center ~ Cuming, IA
Please feel free to contact me here or at [email protected] for any questions or ordering information. Thanks so much for visiting Morphew Designs and supporting an independent artist!