Ann Wells

Ann Wells

Jewelry [Birmingham, AL]

www.collagebevlah.etsy.com

I began Collage Designs by Beulah about a year and a half ago. My tag line is,

“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with Fashion.” I grew up out West and in Europe where

recycling and doing good for the environment is a way of life. I began collecting cans

from co-workers and bringing them home to be recycled. Later, people started bringing

me magazines as well, but I wanted to do something with them before they went into

the bin. One thing led to another and Collage Designs by Beulah was born. I graduated

from the University of Montevallo in 2000, and have lived in Birmingham ever since.

The technique I use to make my jewelry is decoupage. First, I collect any images and

shapes from the magazines. Next, I use a nontoxic glue to adhere the paper to the

surface of the jewelry. I coat the piece with the glue 8-10 times, sanding in between

coats. Finally, I seal the piece with a nontoxic acrylic sealer.

Collage Designs by Beulah is currently available at Manhattan South, a local boutique

located on Hwy 280, across from Whole Foods. I can also be found online at

www.collagebeulah.etsy.com