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Meet Beth

 


Hi, I'm Beth - Owner & Metalsmith of Basecamp Jewelry

I'm a self-taught Metalsmith based in Denver, CO. I create jewelry in my studio in the Rocky Mountains.

I've honestly been making jewelry since I was a little. It started in Elementary School when I made custom seed bead anklets for the neighborhood kids. Then, in High School, I created hemp necklaces with glass beads. Next, in College, I assembled feather earrings and bullet necklaces.

Although I've always loved making jewelry, my first love was originally painting. I graduated from Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in 2011 with a BFA in Illustration. I worked as a professional Illustrator for a while. However, I always found myself creating jewelry on the side…AND simultaneously working in the service industry, waiting tables and bartending. It was tough to “make it as an Artist”, and I felt like I wasn’t really living my life….

So, in 2015, I decided to hit the road and see what #vanlife was all about. I took my chances exploring the wilderness and working seasonal jobs to cover expenses. It was great, but not so great at the same time. My van-life experience took me from Asheville, NC, all the way to Eugene, Oregon...

And then some.

In 2018, I began teaching myself how to Metalsmith. I developed my skills from YouTube videos and helpful tips from other Metalsmiths who were kindly willing to share some of their knowledge. It was, and still is, SO important to me to live life in a way where my time and energy go into something I deeply care about…For me, this is forging metal into wearable art.

After a few of years of learning the craft, I took the leap of leaving bartending and going full-time as a Metalsmith. Basecamp Jewelry was officially established in 2021.

Each piece of my handmade jewelry is made with the intention that it will be passed down for generations. I've always loved how every piece of jewelry has a story or memory behind it. Maybe you have a ring from when you went on a cross-country road trip, or an heirloom passed down from your grandparents or parents. I know I do.

My hope is that my pieces become a part of your story and that you'll wear them like your baselayers and armor to protect your wild soul.


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