Aha!
It is always wonderful when you have an “Aha” moment about your work, and that is what happened to me earlier this week. I had been working on making these fun silver bezels. I knew I wanted to pour resin in them, as I am teaching a resin class next month and wanted to experiment … Read more
Working through the U.P. Winter
With this being the first winter my husband and I have spent in the Upper Peninsula, we have survived more snow than either one of us has ever seen. Walking through the yard is quite a challenge, as the snow is past my waist in areas, so it’s more like crawling through the yard. But … Read more
At my work bench finishing up..
To continue where I left off a few weeks ago, I am posting the final stages of the making of the birch cuff. The finishing process included cutting holes for the stones, soldering bezels to the piece, riveting all the layers together and finally setting the tiger’s eye stones in place. The final piece has … Read more
At my work bench…
As part of my Kickstarter project a few months back I had sketched up some designs that I hoped would be part of my new line of jewelry. One of these designs was a bracelet inspired by the beautiful birch tree. The design itself has been updated and the piece has been in the works … Read more
In the U.P.!!!
In wilderness, searching for inspiration to create beautiful jewelry. I really could not ask for a better place to find inspiration to create new work. There is so much to see and explore that it has taken quite a bit of discipline to keep from wandering outside when there is work to be done. But … Read more
Jewelry and Gardening
Since my show in Indie I have been back in the studio focusing on my Kickstarter rewards. The last week involved fabrication quite a few raindrop earrings, writing thank you cards, gift wrapping and shipping things out. Next week I will be working on making the last half of those pieces. I have also been … Read more
Art Fair & More
I have been slacking on updating my blog lately as I have been super busy creating pieces for this weekend’s event. So if you want a chance to check out my work in person, along with a bunch of other great art, music and food come visit the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange in Indianapolis. It is … Read more
Earth Friendly Jewelry
Being a metalsmith, there is always the underlying thought of what it takes to produce the materials I work with. Obviously mining and processing metal and stone can be damaging to the environment, not to mention dangerous for the workers. And while I am not an expert on it all, I try to do my … Read more
Two Weeks to go..
So I only have 14 days left to reach my fundraising goal on Kickstarter. I would love all the help I can get so please take a minute to check it out and also help spread the word. For those who make a pledge I am offering my handcrafted jewelry as shown here. It’s … Read more
