My name is Jill Jandreau and I love metalsmithing. The sound of the torch, solder flowing from solid to liquid, the glow of hot metal, the meticulous sanding and polishing...

The word sucree is French for sweet or sugary. Growing up in Maine, my grandfather had a maple sugar camp which is called a sucrerie in French. I spent much of my childhood there playing in the woods with my cousins and eating maple taffy. It's influence on my life is significant which is why I named my jewelry collection Sucree.

It's important to me that I do no harm while pursuing this art. I use recycled metal and findings as much as possible. You'll see my nature loving spirit in the items I create. Birds, flowers, water, and movement provide endless inspiration.

To see what is going on in my studio or life, feel free to browse through my blog. You'll find works in progress, travel photos, and other insights into my personal and artistic life.