Shelleen got her start in the jewelry business making soldered charms for friends and family, so they hold a special place in her heart. She became completely addicted and cannot look at small trinkets without wondering what they will look like soldered. She uses her lumpy, bumpy soldering technique to transform everyday items into whimsical charms. She has soldered such things as recycled swimming pool tiles, keys, glass vase filler, vintage abalone shell buttons, marbles, game pieces, and chandelier crystals, microscope slides, and window glass.