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  1. Fancy-Fin Reef Feeder, Plastiquarium piece #55 by David Edgar, Image 2.

    David Edgar

    Fancy-Fin Reef Feeder, Plastiquarium piece #55, 2004

    Recycled plastic

    15 x 28 x 3 in

  2. Collar by Robert Ebendorf, Image 2.

    Robert Ebendorf

    Collar, 1989

    Wood, paper, vinyl record

    12 x 12 x 3 in

  3. Bracelet by Robert Ebendorf, Image 2.

    Robert Ebendorf

    Bracelet, 1989

    Corian, metal

    8 x 8 in

  4. Stuffed Wall Hanging by Marcella Dyer, Image 2.

    Marcella Dyer

    Stuffed Wall Hanging, 1980

    Stuffed fabric, beads, shells, lace, embroidery, found object

    14.25 x 11.25 x 3.25 in

  5. Plate by Boris and Nancy Dudchenko, Image 2.

    Boris and Nancy Dudchenko

    Plate, 1978

    Stoneware

    10.25 inch diameter

  6. Cloisonne Ring by Valerie Dubac, Image 3.

    Valerie Dubac

    Cloisonne Ring, 1978

    Cloisonne enamel in sterling silver bezel set in sterling band

  7. Political Animal Doll by Lisa Drumm, Image 3.

    Lisa Drumm

    Political Animal Doll

    Stuffed and appliqued cotton, added found objects

    26 x 9 x 5 in

  8. The Frog and the Fly by Lisa Drumm, Image 3.

    Lisa Drumm

    The Frog and the Fly

    Stuffed, machine appliqued and embroidered, zippered mouth, jingle bell eyes; cotton print, velveteen, satin, felt

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About the artist

Robert Ebendorf

Robert Ebendorf was born and raised in Kansas and earned Bachelor of Fine Arts (1961) and Master of Fine Arts (1963) degrees from the University of Kansas. He received further training in metalsmithing in Norway through a Fulbright Fellowship (1963–64) and a Tiffany Foundation Grant (1966–67). Ebendorf was a professor of metalsmithing at Stetson University (DeLand, Florida, 1964–67), the University of Georgia-Athens (1967–71), the State University of New York at New Paltz (1971–89), and finally East Carolina University (1997–2016). He has also taught hundreds of jewelry and found-object assemblage workshops across the United States and abroad. Ebendorf has received numerous awards, including induction into the National Metalsmiths Hall of Fame (2004), a Master of the Medium award from the James Renwick Alliance (2005), and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of North American Goldsmiths (2014). Ebendorf is considered a leader in the studio jewelry movement.