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About me:

Hi! I’m Amy, the hands–and heart–behind AG Ambroult and the Elemental blog.

Using my tactile sense has always driven my creative decisions and life pursuits, but after a few years of designing on a computer and tickling babies, my hands grew soft and smooth. That’s when I realized it was time to trash them again, and bending metal seemed like just the thing.

I’ve always been amazed at what hands can do. Strong and capable, my hands have pitched tents on alpine peaks and cradled my babies’ heads. They have held my body weight on a rock face and pressed seeds into the soil. Now my hands twist wool into fabric, and manipulate metal into beautiful forms.
It’s the complete physical experience of metalsmithing that keeps me coming back for more. I feel the touch of the cold metal, the resistance when I bend it, the give when I hammer it, and my hands are given the opportunity to explore their full potential. Sometimes, my fingertips are sore when I’m doing an art project with my girls, or I feel twinge of pain when I grasp a knife to make dinner. But I can’t help
but smile, and feel grateful for the craft I do, for the things I make with my hands.
About my work:
In a small workshop, I create expressive jewelry made with the goal of avoiding pretentiousness. I use traditional metalsmithing techniques to transform raw material into forms that explore the link between the industrial and organic worlds.My pieces can be worn and enjoyed every day, not just on special occasions. This is not jewelry destined for a velvet-lined box on top of the dresser. Wear it for any occasion to add a small work of art to your wardrobe, a flash of cool, modern style. 


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