My Button Jewelry

ABOUT

MY BUTTON JEWELRY ®

STEVEN'S OBJECTS of ART

THE TRACIAK COLLECTION ®

My name is Steve Tracy. I am a silversmith artist and a member of the Michigan Silversmiths Guild. I create custom jewelry and THE TRACIAK COLLECTION of Eggs.

MY BUTTON JEWELRY TM

MY BUTTON JEWELRY is a new and unique jewelry accessory item which I created for Men and Women. This new jewelry easily slides onto and securely rests behind a shirt/Blouse button. The ladies jewelry can also be worn as a pendant.

How MY BUTTON JEWELRY is worn

The large loop at the top easily slides onto and securely rests behind a blouse/shirt button. The ladies jewelry can also be worn as a pendent. The average size is 1 2" wide by 2 1/2" Tall. We offer a variety of items to choose from. We carry fully assembled pieces, kits and wires (to make your own special designs).

The Men's Tie Holder attaches in the same manner as the ladies jewelry and the tie is easily slid through the slot. They are 3 8" across and will work well on all conventional ties.

MY BUTTON JEWELRY is handmade using Sterling Silver.

It is simple, versatile and non-destructive to fabric.

STEVEN'S OBJECTS of ART

The Eggs

When I was younger Easter was my favorite Holiday; because I could color the eggs any way I wanted. Throughout the years my decorating skills have gradually improved. When I was in my late teens I was introduced to the fabulous eggs of Peter Carl Faberge. After see those eggs I started embellishing plaster eggs with paint and Rhinestones. In my quest to create more elaborate eggs I wound up taking several Metalsmithing courses at Siena Heights University. There I was able to build on the knowledge and skills I had already developed to create THE TRACIAK COLLECTION of eggs.

An egg is my canvas to create any theme I desire. I get great enjoyment from creating a piece of art, first on paper, imagining all the ways to decorate it and what might be hidden within, then I begin the exhilarating journey of creating a masterpiece. To date I have created nineteen (19) different TRACIAK eggs. I learn more about my craft with every piece of art I create. Go To Siena Heights University website:

More stuff

More fund raising for Tecumseh CIS with a little help from The TRACIAK Collection August 2008. The latest egg called "Many a Splendid Things" Egg was donated for this very worthy cause. Read the Article:

5 of The TRACIAK Collection eggs will go on display and sale at the end of February 2008, at The Toledo Museum of Art collectors Corner store.

November 2007 The Bird Bath Egg was delivered to the Whitehouse to be presented to President George Bush and 1st Lady Laura Bush.

6 of THE TRACIAK COLLECTION eggs will be on display at Detroit Artists Markets (DAM) Holiday show Nov 9th thru Dec 22 2007.

THE TRACIAK COLLECTION is now Trademarked - October 2007

5 of THE TRACIAK COLLECTION eggs will be on display at Eggleston Jewelers in downtown Tecumseh, MI September 21st thru October 6th 2007. The WINTERGREEN egg along with 17 other artists artwork will be entered in a silent auction October 6th, at Adams Park (next to the Police Dept.) to benefit Tecumseh's (CIS) Community In Schools. "An Art Affair" This premiere artshow will be held in conjunction with the IDIDIT Car Rally.

3 of THE TRACIAK COLLECTION eggs are on display at the Bank of Lenawee in Adrian, Michigan. September 10 - 15 2007, part of the Art-A-Licious festival.

2 of THE TRACIAK COLLECTION eggs have been chosen to be included in the 47th ANNUAL GREATER MICHIGAN ART EXHIBITION at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art in Midland Michigan. From September 15 to November 4, 2007. I also won a Juror's Recognition AWARD for my artistry in this exhibition. Go to the Alden B. Dow Website:

3 of THE TRACIAK COLLECTION eggs have been chosen for the Governor's Residence Michigan Artist Program. They are on display in the Governor's residence Library until July 2008.

In mid August I taped my first radio interview with Joe Ann Steele. She has a long running program (15+yrs.) on WLEN radio Adrian, MI, that airs every Saturday morning at 7:40am

MY BUTTON JEWELRY is now Trademarked - August 2007

In early August I taped my first TV show (Go to Stuvision-ontv95) about my eggs. The show should air sometime in September. (Me setting up for the taping).

I was awarded an exhibition at the University of Michigan Hospital (Gifts of Art) Feb 19th 2007 thru April 18th 2007. Located in the main lobby gallery, just west of the main hospital entrance.

July 28th 2006 I had one of my eggs in the 88th Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art. The exhibition ran through September 3rd 2006.

July 2006, (2) of my latest egg creations were displayed and for sale at the Biddle Gallery in Wyandotte, Michigan. Go to the Biddle Gallery: Removed in December 2006.

March 2006, (3) of my Faberge style eggs were on display and for sale at the Toledo Museum of Art, Collectors Corner Store. Go To the Toledo Museum of Art website: Removed December 2006.

I exhibited (3) of my eggs at the 3rd. Biennial Jewelry & Objects show at the Ann Arbor Arts Center May 27th - June 25th 2005. On June 3rd I won my first Award from the Michigan Silversmiths Guild for my artwork. I also received an invitation to lecture and demo at Kendall College of art and Design in Grand Rapids MI., which I accepted and did in November of 2005. Go To Michigan Silversmiths Guild Gallery Photos:

My premiere exhibition of a few of my special works of art (Eggs) occurred March 15th thru April 8th 2005 at Eggleston Jewelers, downtown Tecumseh, Michigan. Just in time for Easter! Go To Eggleston Jewelers website:

The first feature article about my egg artwork appeared in the Tecumseh Herald on January 13th 2005. Go To Article:

Even more stuff

I am a Board of Directors member of the Michigan Silversmiths Guild.

I am a member of the Enamelist Society.

I am a member of the Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce.

MY BUTTON JEWELRY: For the Ladies

This new jewelry makes a great and thoughtful gift for all occasions.