What do you do when Life says, “Hold my beer….” Well, unfortunately I found out last year when I fell and broke both my legs. In many ways, though, it turned out to be a positive thing.
Read MoreI’m beginning to explore mandalas and the concept of Sacred Geometry. It’s very exciting to think about reproducing these in silver!
Read MoreThis is the second half of my post about my trip to Florence, Italy for the Metalsmiths in Florence workshop. I mention some of the beautiful sites we saw and experienced.
Read MoreI had the chance to attend a workshop in Florence, Italy, organized by Ciao Monica. We learned to alloy gold, how to use the jeweler’s saw for fine, detailed filing, and how to use gravers to produce a Florentine finish.
Read MoreAfter almost a year away from my blog, I am back and ready to share some personal struggles and some incredible opportunities I’ve had this year. Hopefully my sharing can help others realize that the struggle is real.
Read MoreAs I continue to strive to reach the vision I have for my jewelry, I keep trying out new techniques. These projects compare how chasing and repousse on a very small scale looks compared to engraving and sculpting.
Read MoreWhile I’ve been absent from both social media and my blog, I’ve been busy trying to focus my business and my direction. I’m very excited about my upcoming new work!
Read MoreShow season is over and now it’s time to get back into the studio with some new ideas!
Read MoreWhile classifying gemstones is a course in and of itself, this article attempts to give you a brief introduction into some of the terms you might encounter while shopping for stones.
Read MoreThis has definitely been a year for the record books. So much has happened around the world, it’s difficult to wrap one’s head around the fact that all of it happened in one calendar year.
Read MoreI love working with my customers on custom pieces! There’s nothing more rewarding than to have the customer so happy and hear the words, “It’s just want I wanted.” I put a lot of effort into each piece, making sure that it is exactly what the customer had described to me, but the reward is worth the effort.
Read More2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. The uncertainty, the fear, the unrest, and no end in sight for it all. Unfortunately one of the many casualties of the year was art shows. While there are some still slated to happen in fall, artists are getting daily notifications of more decisions to cancel shows.
Read MoreWelcome to my blog! This entry describes a bit about my blog.
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