I am Lise Bouvet, artisan metalsmith. My intention is to make colorful, well-designed jewelry, and other artful objects. My work is handmade in small batches using metalsmith, enamel, keum boo techniques, and more.

My designs focus on form, movement, balance, texture, and most importantly, simplicity. I transform the sheet and wire of precious metal into a sculpture for the human body.  Using the traditional metalsmithing tools —hammers, torch, files, pliers, and rolling mill —I hand-fabricate every piece.

I do hinges, stone settings, ear wires, and clasps for necklaces. With the rolling mill, I make an imprint on the sheet of metal using plants, papers, or fabrics.  Often I add a patina on the sterling silver to create a contrast in color and accentuate details on the texture. With an interest in architecture, my jewelry is primarily sculptural, modern, and organic. 

Caring for the environment is a keystone of my work. I source my metals from companies that reclaim and process fine metals, meaning that my materials are not newly mined. I use certified 100% recycled sterling silver and gold, semi-precious and precious stones, making for an eco-friendly practice.

In addition, I am ready to share other work that I have been doing for some time now. One of my passion is painting and drawing. I am including greeting cards in my store that you can find in the section Shop jewelry and art. They are printed from my original paintings by a local printer in the Finger Lakes NY.

~Lise

Member of Handwork

Artisan Cooperative

102 W. State street

Ithaca, NY 14850

Wild things

224 Lexington Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14222