Valerie Shrader
Jewelry
Brianna

"Melange is a small, minimalist jewelry and textile studio in Asheville, NC. The jewelry is made by me, Valerie Shrader, with simple small hand tools; when chemical processes are needed, low-impact substances are used to flux or clean the metal after annealing. The relationship between heat and metal produces a patina that is often left on the pieces and sealed to preserve the spontaneous finishes that result. Thus each piece is different, with its own personality and quirks".