Carmi is the name I share with distant cousins, and is what my grandchildren call me.

My designs include necklaces and bracelets made from chains I have woven, as well as bracelets, pendants, and earrings using traditional techniques of metal working. 

For chains, I first fashion gold and silver wire into loops.   Borrowing a technique from the ancient Middle East, I then weave the loops together to create intricate jewelry pieces that lay evenly and softly when worn.

Some of my work involves a modern material, PMC^® (Precious Metal Clay), from which I craft pendants, rings, earrings, and ornaments.  The shaped pieces then are fired in a kiln, which burns away the binder leaving pure silver objects.

I have developed my craft through studies with Marcia Deluty, Tim McCreight, and Jean Stark.

A native of California, I have lived in Massachusetts since 1967 and been a member of the Clever Hand Gallery in Wellesley since 1998. 

Please visit my work at the Clever Hand Gallery, or contact me by e-mail.

                                                                                                 Ruth Treitman
Contact me:   ruth@carmiscreations.com.