Suzy Sins Studio

I speak for all the free world when I state that rock and roll is more than just music. A rolling storm of melodic revelry, it is the embodiment of a free nation. In 1951 the seedling of rock was planted. Resolute to push it’s way into our very souls, it has  since managed to break the boundaries of race, religion and social stratification.

Rock and roll knows no color or religion, rather it touches the lives of any person willing to accept it. It is the dizzy love child of  labels like Chess records Chicago electric blues , Castles country and western and Sinatra’s own Reprise pop. The melding of musical styles such as Bessie Smith,  Robert Johnson, and Hank Williams, by artists such as Chuck Barry, Chubby checker, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis bid goodbye to Tin Pan Alley forever.

Thanks  to pushers Like Alan Freed and Dick Clark it wasn’t too long before this “Fad” was to engulf the globe, spreading like a California Wild fire. Burning up the boundaries between “white” and “black” music. Allowing us to come together to sing, dance and give praise to the gods of rock!

In short, rock and roll is what brings us together. It is what makes us forget our differences. All walks of life can unite in glorious sanctum and be welcomed with open arms by their fellow rockers. Many people thought rock would pass away. That  it was just a fad bound for the next train to splits-vill. That it would burn up in the atmosphere and be forgotten. Well I am here to tell you that we rockers are here to stay.

Our Country and our world have been through many changes over the centuries. Wars have been won and lost, diplomacy has been extended. Nothing speaks louder of the best kind of culture- a mixed one- than that of rock and roll. White, black, latin, asian, straight, gay, bi, man, woman, child – you are all the same in the eyes of rock.

I live it, breathe it, scream it loud-
Keep it rockin’ my brothers and sisters!

XOXO
Mz. Sinner

This Fantasy Flying “V” guitar started as a drawing for a client. He wanted something that was personal and something that no other person would ever have. He was intrigued by my rock and roll jewelry. Specifically my guitars- and wanted one of his very own to match his favorite band- KISS. We made the consultation appointment and discussed the details in length. The original drawing also included a guitar pick  with the bands name and the letters K. I. S. S. Together both were in Argentium sterling silver. He made his choice along with a few minor change requests, gave his deposit and I started work.

STEP 1)  The first step of this process was the base of the guitar. I carefully drew the shape of my design by hand with a black permanent marker. Then, using a size 0/1 jewelers saw I cut the shape out of 24GA Argentium sterling sheet. I then lined the sides with bezel creating a reservoir for the enamel I would later apply. Next came the strip down the middle and the settings for the stones which would represent the knobs.

STEP 2) The second step was the neck. Each fret was fused onto the neck one by one and the excess taken off on the sides. This is a tedious but simple step. The neck was then attached to the base/body with an easy solder.

Step 3) lastly the head was also sawn out of sheet metal and surrounded by bezal creating a cup for enamel. the middle squigly was soldered in and the entire piece attached carfull to the neck. I actuaaly took the head of and did this several times before I got it right.

STEP 4) The last step, and the funnest part, was setting the crystals and filling the piece with enamel the enamel proved to be much more difficult then I had presumed it would be. this must be done in layers. The ssets quicly, which can be a problem considering the fact that all the air pockets must be removed after appplication.

All in all this project was a blast and I was delighted to see the look on my clients face when he got to hold his dreamturned reality in his own two fingers. That is my favorite part of the job!

Recently I was at a show exhibiting my usual shameless self promotion when a gentlemen and I began to talk.  I introduced myself as Mz. Sinner as I often do as I network about. This particular show i happened to be attending was that of one of my local favorites- The Sin City Sinners. The man began to laugh at what a dedicated groupie I was. “HOLD IT!” I said… and with my rock fingers upon my heart- as
Nixon-ish as I could manage- I belted out my motto- ” I am not a groupie!”

Let’s get that straight. I am in love with rock and roll. I know more actual history than most groupies care to pretend to learn to get down band member X’s pantaloons. Although I admit that night I was in a bit more of a party mood. How could I not be with Sylvain Sylvain HIMSELF not 10 feet from where I stood- What a Doll … pun intended! To be quite honest though, I attend these events for the love of my rock and roll and the purpose of networking. I do not date people simply because they are in a band or to say that I did. Not that i’m better than a “groupie” – it’s just not my style. Mz. Sinner existed before I knew this band did. So did Suzy Sins Studio. It is for this reason that as I stumbled upon the Ovation at Green Valley Ranch about 3 months ago- that I fell in love with them on sight. They kick ass by the way and if you love rock like I do- you’ll love the Sin City Sinners. Check them out on my friends page for show times and info on their upcoming CD.

My  second issue that night came  when I was giving the man an example of my work to show him just why I had fallen in love with the band the way I did and just what Mz. Sinner and the studio were all about. These items were a  couple guitar pendants custom made for clients who would be there that night to make payment on them and wanted to see their babies. The man asked me where I got my blanks, and how many at a time I had made. Another thing to get straight my dear… YES- I make these. I actually, with my own two hands, a torch and fresh milled silver- construct everything you see in my portfolio from scratch. Verily I say unto thee- I am a full metal alchemist! I make drawings for my clients and construct them out of nothing. I have the sawed finger tips and torched flesh scars to prove it. You can not imagine the intensity at which I produce. What blood, sweat and tears go into every piece. Every piece sold carries with it a piece of My very soul.

So there you have it. Just for the record. Say it with me now….

YES! Mz. Sinner Made that. NO! She is not a groupie!

Keep it hardcore!