Born in Elko, Nevada, and raised in this small town setting, Steve
has lived most of his life in rural Northeastern Nevada. After 29 years
of teaching science in the Carlin community, Steve has been able to
devote more time in pursuit of his hobby of silversmithing.
Being a teacher allowed Steve the freedom to pursue his hobby of
“rock hounding”. While out on a "hounding expedition", he located and
claimed a deposit of turquoise in northern Elko County.
"I always admired the craft of silversmithing," Steve said in an
interview recently. Eventually he began to teach himself basic jewelry
techniques.
Steve took a jewelry class from Gail Rappa, a featured artist in
Lapidary Journal and teacher at Great Basin College in Elko. He has
since participated in several shows at the Walt and Sally Rosner Artisan
Center in Denver, Colorado, and is a member of the Artist Community of
Tuscarora, Nevada. Steve has been doing commissioned work for over
twenty-five years preferring to work with silver and turquoise as a
medium.
Fascinated by the marriage of silver and turquoise. Steve says, "I
am gratified by the richness resulting from a completed piece of jewelry,
whether it is contemporary or 'Indian style'. I’m constantly trying to
expand my skills and knowledge and hope to express my views with
designs that represent rural Nevada and the people who live there."
has lived most of his life in rural Northeastern Nevada. After 29 years
of teaching science in the Carlin community, Steve has been able to
devote more time in pursuit of his hobby of silversmithing.
Being a teacher allowed Steve the freedom to pursue his hobby of
“rock hounding”. While out on a "hounding expedition", he located and
claimed a deposit of turquoise in northern Elko County.
"I always admired the craft of silversmithing," Steve said in an
interview recently. Eventually he began to teach himself basic jewelry
techniques.
Steve took a jewelry class from Gail Rappa, a featured artist in
Lapidary Journal and teacher at Great Basin College in Elko. He has
since participated in several shows at the Walt and Sally Rosner Artisan
Center in Denver, Colorado, and is a member of the Artist Community of
Tuscarora, Nevada. Steve has been doing commissioned work for over
twenty-five years preferring to work with silver and turquoise as a
medium.
Fascinated by the marriage of silver and turquoise. Steve says, "I
am gratified by the richness resulting from a completed piece of jewelry,
whether it is contemporary or 'Indian style'. I’m constantly trying to
expand my skills and knowledge and hope to express my views with
designs that represent rural Nevada and the people who live there."
Great Basin Area Artist
Steve Feasel
Steve Feasel
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Steve has made jewelry from
broken china he has found in
various places on the desert.
He carefully cuts out patterns
and makes necklaces, earrings
and bracelets. He'd be happy
to create a special keepsake
for you if you happen to have
a broken piece of Grandma's
china.
broken china he has found in
various places on the desert.
He carefully cuts out patterns
and makes necklaces, earrings
and bracelets. He'd be happy
to create a special keepsake
for you if you happen to have
a broken piece of Grandma's
china.
| Elk Ivory and Silver Necklace |
| Silver and Turquoise Ring |
| Rainbow Topaz Ring |
| Elk Ivory and Silver Ring |
| Charcoal Cast Turquoise and Silver Necklace |
| Opal and Silver Ring |
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| Page last updated February 1, 2012 |
| sfeasel@frontiernet.net 775-754-6721 |
| sfeasel@frontiernet.net 775-754-6721 |
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| Varascite and Silver Earrings |
| Silver Wire Wrapped Earrings |
| Please contact Steve Feasel for more information and custom work. 775-754-6721 |
| sfeasel@frontiernet.net 775-754-6721 |
| Steve is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma. He's going to be concentrating on getting well, but hopes to return to silver smithing in early 2012. Your thoughts and prayers will be appreciated by Steve and his family. If you'd like to drop him a note, here's his address: Steve Feasel P. O Box 876 Carlin NV 89822 February 1, 2012 |