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 small batchesislaRae artisan jewelry is always made in batches of 12 or less, and pledges never to mass produce. seen here, seastars just colorized, ready for their match. |  paintingLearn to paint from a degreed painter, sharing techniques, critique and skills with a seasoned artist. islaRae holds a fine arts degree from the Corcoran School of Art & Design 1998 in Washington D.C. and a lifetime of experience painting for private and professional spaces. ready to level up your work, join us! |
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 createDesign your own custom piece from islaRae's personal collection of castings, or create your own from a carved wax. The possibilities are endless when artful minds come together |  castWork with fire ~ learn to anneal, solder, pour an ingot, the mold making & casting process, enamel and kiln work here, with islaRae. |
 castingsLearn the mold making & lost wax casting process. |  gemstonesHigh quality gem sources, including private prospectors and gem cutters, ethically mined gemstones, and a global community of gemological contacts are at your fingertips when you work with islaRae. |
 gemologyWant to see your diamond under the microscope, and learn more about it? Gem sourcing & identification, diamond grading, appraisals, upgrades are all done in-house by GIA Certified Gemologist islaRae. |  designStart from scratch & design a personal piece with the help of a professional artist. Preliminary sketches, designer drawings, & 3D Modeling software turn your idea into reality. IslaRae listens carefully to clients to get their vision just right. |
 benchworkHand fabrication, refinishing, repairs, upgrades all happen here at the bench. Learn bench skills here. |  |
 limited editionSee something you like that's not in the shop? islaRae limited edition pieces are made in small batches, and usually don't last long! When you put in a request for a made-to-order item, it starts the process of casting another small batch, you'll know that your piece is a rare work of art. |  craftsmanshipNot just jewelry! islaRae began as a sculptor, interior designer, and woodworker. Unique projects are welcomed ~ seen here, refinishing a cafe bar for illy brand coffee. |
 benchworkStart slow, learn simple bench skills, with a jeweler's watchful eye over your work. Advance at your own pace. Bring in a personal project, and let islaRae help see it to completion. |
