Claudia Paillao
Patagonian Hands Felted Birds and Sterling Silver Jewelry
I am Claudia, owner of Patagonian Hands. I am from Coyhaique, Patagonia Chile. I have been living in Missoula, Montana, USA with my husband Karl since July 2012.
I used to be a school teacher in Chile and I have become a self-taught fiber artist and jewelry artisan since I moved to the northern hemisphere.
I create animals, mostly birds, using only sheep wool that I get in Hall, MT and some my family in Chile. I don't use any glues or stitches to keep sculptures together, but the compression I get through barbed needles that push the fibers every time I poke the wool. This process is known as needle felting.
I also love creating silver jewelry, my inspiration is nature. I design, hand saw, solder, file and polish each piece.
https://www.patagonianhands.com [email protected] (406) 240-1252
I used to be a school teacher in Chile and I have become a self-taught fiber artist and jewelry artisan since I moved to the northern hemisphere.
I create animals, mostly birds, using only sheep wool that I get in Hall, MT and some my family in Chile. I don't use any glues or stitches to keep sculptures together, but the compression I get through barbed needles that push the fibers every time I poke the wool. This process is known as needle felting.
I also love creating silver jewelry, my inspiration is nature. I design, hand saw, solder, file and polish each piece.
https://www.patagonianhands.com [email protected] (406) 240-1252