b. is for bangles & f. is for frank

Accentuate your fall wardrobe with a piece of statement jewelry from local design studio F. is for Frank. Their recently-launched jewelry line offers a wide range of handmade, nature-inspired statement pieces. My favs are the Gold Sea Sponge Necklace and Gold Large Woodgrain Ring. (Top right and bottom left)

H. is for Handmade
All of the F. is for Frank’s creations are designed, sculpted and cast in their Design District studio, an inconspicuous but charming warehouse on Manufacturing Street in the Dallas Design District. Their designs are sold on their Web site and in their Etsy store.

Last week I had the opportunity to stop by the shop and meet co-owners Shannah Frank and Casey Melton and their adorable pet boxers, Millie and Milo. Casey showed me around the shop and gave me a quick sculpting and casting tutorial.

She explained that jewelry is their newest venture, but is growing quickly. They’ve already had orders on their Web site from all over the United States – and they’ve even had a handful of international orders!

C. is for Custom
The “bread and butter” of the studio is its custom design work. The designers work with clients to design custom furniture, light fixtures, promotional items, hardware and more. I was especially impressed by the hockey stick light pendant they created in coordination with HKS for Cook’s Children’s Hospital.

Custom designed coffee table (left) and fire screen (right).

W. is for Workshops
Shannah and Casey are big believers in buying handmade. They believe there is something special about giving one-of-a-kind gifts. They share this passion with their customers by offering design workshops. From jewelry and hand casting to holiday ornament classes, Casey and Shannah teach attendees how to sculpt their designs and take them through the finishing process. A week after class they have custom gifts to keep or give to friends or family.

F. is for Frank classes are for everyone but they offer specialized classes for different audiences. Their hand casting workshops are geared toward children and families and their wine and gift making classes are for adults.

You can find F. is for Frank this weekend, October 10 and 11, at the Urban Street Bazaar in the Bishop Arts District. For the DIY types, visit them October 18th for their Hand Casting workshop from 1-3 p.m. at their warehouse in the Design District (Registration Required).

For more information about classes and events see the F. is for Frank website. Browse the rest of their jewelry, housewares and custom designs on their site or in their Etsy store.

Pictured Above:

• Pewter “Left/ Right” Cufflinks
• Gold Sea Sponge Necklace
• Gold Large Woodgrain Ring
• Gold Feather Earrings

{Photos Courtesy of: FisforFrank.com and F is for Frank Facebook Fan Photos}