B. Butters Silver

Braidie Butters

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B. Butters Silver is operated by myself Braidie Butters, I am a custom silversmith and engraver. I love working with customers designing and making custom pieces as well as creating one of a kind items that I offer for sale.

 

As a child I spent countless hours playing in my Dad's (Randy Butters) spur shop and occasionally worked on a few projects with my Dad's help. It was not until 2008 that I made my way back to Dad's shop where he taught me some basic fabrication skills and introduced me to engraving. At this time my Mom and I formed our jewelry business named B & B Sterling where we crafted one of a kind pieces of jewelry made from broken collectible china plates. These experiences created a foundation for me to build upon.

 

The summer of 2009 was a very eventful summer for me as that is when I decided to get serious about learning western bright cut engraving. Bill Lusk of Folsom New Mexico introduced me western bright cut followed by a formal class taught by David Alderson and Mark Drain of the TCAA. (Traditional Cowboy Arts Association)

 

Following the class I was fortunate to spend some one on one time with Dave in his shop in Twin Falls ID where he generously shared much of his knowledge with me. 

 

In 2012 I was selected as the first TCAA Fellowship recipient. The Fellowship allowed me to spend time with David Alderson, Mark Drain, Scott Hardy and a design workshop with Chuck Stormes. This experience proved to be invaluable to my career. Not only was I able to learn tremendous amounts, but I have made lifelong friendships.

 

I was honored to be chosen as the 2015 Winner of the Silversmithing, Emerging Artist Contest held by the TCAA.
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For more information on the TCAA Fellowship Program or Emering Artist Contests please visit their website at http://tcowboyarts.org/