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I'm Karen L. Cohen, an enamelist, jewelry designer, beader and author with over 20 years experience, specializing in one-of-a-kind fine metal (gold and silver) cloisonne jewelry, boxes, flatware serving pieces, wall pieces and sculpture, some with wearable parts. Recently I've gotten into bead embroidery. See my new bead work.

Do you know what enamel is? Would you like to read about the various types of enamelling, like cloisonne, plique-a-jour, champleve, basse taille and more? It's really amazing how many different enameling techniques exist. I only use vitreous enamels, mainly leaded colors. I specialize in cloisonne, but also work in other techniques and in non-leaded liquid crackle enamels.

If you see a piece that you would like to purchase, please contact me.

I've written a book on enameling, The Art of Fine Enameling. Follow the link to read more about this coffee table and teaching book. Links for sales are listed.
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I am interested in a variety of things, work with other artists, and donate my time. Here is info on some of them:

  • Donations to charity
  • I gotten interested in Kadampa Buddhist and have donated my time to do some beading for our local temple's Buddha project.
  • Working on a Bead Journal Project for 2007-08
  • Working on a Bead Challenge 2008 - Behind the Mask
  • Working on a Recycled Denim Challenge sponsored by the Joann's Fabrics in Middletown, NY. I'm making Green-Jean, the Go-Green Goddess. Check back for photos as more is completed.
  • Beaded Mask Challenge
  • My work is mainly precious metal and enamel, but I sometimes collaborate with my sister, Susan Jo Rochlin, who specializes in sculptural pearl and bead designs. She goes under the name of Mermaid's Jewelz. Both our sites show joint pieces, but her site has more of them. Wait until you see the unusual pearls she uses! She will use some of my cloisonné enamels, or my specialized metal work like Kuem Boo or Mokame Gane.
  • Are you a Weight Watchers fan? I am. In fact, I find a lot of low point foods that are really delicious. Try out my list and some recipes. I add new ones frequently so check back again.
  • I teach beading and enameling workshops
  • I work with other jewelers to create their designs where they need enamels, but are not enamelists themselves.
  • And I have a set of un-set jewels for anyone to purchase - some are doll faces.

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Last Updated
4/8/08
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