Welcome to the Artful Otter

ArtfulOtter.com is the home of fine enamel jewelry hand-made by artist Pamela Wilson. Pam operates the Artful Otter studio with her husband, Kevin Wilson, out of their home on beautiful Lake Wylie in Tega Cay, SC. The Artful Otter specializes in the creation of beautiful enamel jewelry incorporating various techniques such as basse-taille, cloisonné and sgraffito on copper and fine silver.

All of our enamels are individually handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces.  Enameling is a very demanding medium which requires an understanding of the alchemy between ground glass (enamel), metal and fire.  No matter which technique you use, the heat of the kiln or torch orchestrates a dance between the metal and enamel, both moving and expanding at different rates. Once fired, the enamel piece resembles nothing like you intended; the colors develop as the piece cools, slowly revealing the color, texture…and the magic.

We love custom orders, whether you have your own design in mind or want to customize the colors in one of our existing designs.  Wholesale orders are also welcome. Please call or email for details.

About Pam Wilson

For summer vacation one year, my husband, Kevin and I took an enamelling class at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC.  During that week we were completely awe-struck and inspired by endless possibilities of fusing metal and vitreous enamel.  Within a month’s time we had assembled a studio in our home on Lake Wylie in Tega Cay, SC and Artful Otter Enamels was born.  Since the beginning, I have specialized in the creation of beautiful enamel pieces that convey a passion for the color and movement of transparent enamels on fine silver and copper, incorporating various techniques such as basse-taille and cloisonné. Read more...