SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Karen Box Anderson

Name
Karen Box Anderson
Tribe
Southern Ute Tribe
Main Classification
Beadwork / Quillwork
Classification #2
Diverse Arts
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
MAR 810
WIM24
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SFIM24
MAR 810

SWAIA Highlight History

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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Karen Box Anderson

Sterling Silver/fine, GA 14-22, wire ga 12-18, roller miller, Planisher, saw, files, hammer, stamps for stamping, scribes, flex shafts, Acetylene torch, Arbe/Foredom machine, tumbler to work harden, pen/paper. Solder H,M,E,EX E, flux. calibrated cabs/make stones, trim saw, cut slaps, Cab king (8) & polish. Draw design, anneal add texture. Bezel stone(s) solder, quench, pickle, rinse. Solder to backplate (QPR). Saw design, clean rough spots add bail, solder hallmark, (QPR). Pre-polish, clean.Pendant 2”x1-3/4”, Ruby Ziosite stone & embellished w/3 freshwater pearls.Textured & hand stamped on both sides, w/decorative bail. Lapis spiral post earrings 2”x1”, 12 ga wire formed into spiral, different texture on front & back of spiral,Purple Spiny Oyster & Variscite pendant, 3”x1-1/2”, hand stamped & textured front & back, connected w/jump ring & 1 SS ball & round tube for bail, embellished w/4 ss balls & 2 round disc on front.

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