IN Greensburg Salem Summer 2016 | Page 13

“I enjoy helping my clients think outside the box and come up with designs that challenge the norm and replace the everyday with something unusual,” says Nicklaus. bands that are more elaborate and personal than those found in a retail jewelry shop. Nicklaus creates many of these designs using Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology to make everything machine perfect. Others he makes by carving wax or assembling metal parts. “It really depends on what my clients are looking for,” says Nicklaus. The artist personally discusses design plans with his clients, designs the piece and then physically creates the item. “I enjoy helping my clients think outside the box and come up with designs that challenge the norm, and replace the everyday with something unusual,” says Nicklaus. Because he doesn’t have to outsource any of the custom work, he’s able ›ٙ