Originally from Ontario, Canada, Lori Schanche retired from the Municipality of Anchorage as a Landscape Architect and Non-Motorized Transportation Coordinator. Lori has been taking silver-smithing classes since 2015 and is a self-taught enamel artist since February 2018.
Lori finds something magical about taking flat, sharp, boring looking pieces of metal, forming them into shapes, then ad...ding enamel and then the best part - Fire! Lori uses a 1400-degree kiln, or open flame from a giant tank, and says it is quite a thrill to work with. And out of all this fun comes a beautiful, colorful object.
Lori tries to create pieces that represent nature and life. It's often kind of beat up, like a broken heart, and sometimes just gorgeous like a flower, often in raging color. Color in the landscape and the landscape in general is a big part of Lori's life and inspiration from nature is often in her pieces.
Peony Pin
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: Enamel on copper s'graffito, hand painted, silver frame and finishings. Peridot on flower. Steel pin on brass back. I love love love Peonies, but I can't seem to grow them, so I thought I would make my own.
Pink Rhodonite Ring
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: I bought this cute stone from a couple who makes their own cabs. Very sweet. The background went from pink to white to magenta. It was difficult to enamel. Pink stone set in a hollow form with silver bezel. Adjustable ring.
Rhodonite with Opal Point
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: It's said that the rhodonite stone attracts love. Opal also helps to attract love and passion. Signature printed silver wrap with silver button and opal on a 24 inch silver chain.
Shades of Blue 2
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: A fun bracelet made of buttons. These are colored in blues, greens and purples with a tan leather cording. Enamel on copper with silver finishings.
Shades of Blue 3
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: A fun bracelet made of buttons. These are colored in blues, greens and purples with a tan leather cording. Enamel on copper with silver finishings.
Sun Bowls earrings
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: S'graffito on copper, hand-painted, Swarovski crystals with silver findings (small bowls, purple color on reverse)
Sweetheart Necklace - Green
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: Enamel and millefiori on copper. Silver findings. Includes 18", 20" or 24" chain (your choice).
This piece is available Online Only and is not on display at the gallery.
$40 + Flat Rate Shipping $10
Sweetheart Necklace - Red
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: Enamel and millefiori on copper. Silver findings. Includes 18", 20" or 24" chain (your choice).
This piece is available Online Only and is not on display at the gallery.
$40 + Flat Rate Shipping $10
Taxi Jewels
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: I had these 2 deflated-looking copper boxes I had made and my daughter suggested rings. I like how this one came out. Imprinted silver adjustable ring, copper hollow form with black chalcedony stones.
Tell Me a Story
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: Ready for bed, with the moon and the stars. Enamel S'graffito on copper, hand-painted with silver finishings.
The Beach 2 Pin
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: Enamel on copper s'graffito, hand painted, silver frame and finishings. Steel pin, brass back. This beach scene is a pretty typical setting on the Oregon Coast. Umbrella, towels, a kite, also a starfish hiding in the tidal pool.
Tokyo Nights
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: The lights, the activity, the glitz, the lanterns, these reminded me of a Tokyo night. Enamel S'graffito on copper, hand-painted, silver finishings.
Tourmalized Quartz Point
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: Wearing this crystal is said to relieve tension and turn negatives to positives. Power Point large whitish point with black occlusions on a 24 inch silver chain.
TTC Hoops earrings
Fine Art by artist Lori Schanche - Description: S'graffito on copper, hand painted, crayon. Silver findings. 2 drop earrings. I hoops.