Debbie Benninger

Where do you live?

Markham, Ontario, Canada

What inspires you as a designer-artist?

Let me start by saying I can't sketch, draw or finger paint....Anything... I'm inspired by many things, the shape of the gemstone I happen to pick up that day, nature, a dream I had the night before. I can't say it's one thing that inspires me.....it's a lot of factors I guess.

What medium do you work with mostly?

I'm a wire wrap jewelry artist. I work in only raw materials such as raw copper, Sterling silver, brass, bronze and gemstones. I love to accent with lampwork glass from an amazing friend of mine, Mary Ann Helmond, from MA Beads. She can hand me her latest creation and off I go.

Why did you become enchanted with this style of jewelry-making?

When I first got into jewelry, I thought I'd be into beading but I was web surfing one day when I came across this amazing medium and have been hooked ever since!

Where and How do you sell your jewelry?

I have my own website, etsy and all social medias. You can find me at jewelry and artisan shows too. I also do a lot of teaching. http://www.idjewelryanddesign.com

What is the name of the piece you submitted with your success story?

This is my On Dragons Wings piece

What inspired this design?

I was playing with a sword shape that grew into this amazing creature.

How did it come together?

I looked at him from the bottom and saw a dragon. I added eyes, ears and horns and was in love with him. No self-respecting dragon would be caught without wings so I made these amazing removeable wings.

View all of Debbie's designs and resources in the Gallery of Designs.