Broom casting. Hmmmm. I
pored through every new and
vintage metals technique book
on my shelf and I couldn’t find a mention
of the process anywhere. This
transformed my curiosity into an
urgent and obsessive quest. I am an
information junkie — especially
when it comes to studio jewelry —
and I love finding out new, old fashioned
ways of doing things. But, I am also efficient. So I
knew the best way to proceed was to seek out Beth
Rosengard, who has transformed this delightfully low-tech
approach to molten metal into a sophisticated level of artistic
expression. I had made a mental note to investigate
broom casting when I saw her winning earrings in the 2006
Jewelry Arts Awards.