I’m beginning to explore mandalas and the concept of Sacred Geometry. It’s very exciting to think about reproducing these in silver!
Read MoreI have figured out how to use a combination of engraving and sculpting to replicate the look of chasing and repousse but on a much smaller scale, achieving details that I wasn’t able to get with just chasing.
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 MoreI have been working to incorporate my new engraving skills into my work, trying to figure out exactly where it fits. I made the same pair of earrings, one using chasing and repousse and another with engraving, to see the difference side by side.
Read MoreAfter a year and half of studying and practicing, I am very excited to be incorporating hand engraving into my work!
Read MoreI just love when ideas and techniques come together so organically, like they are just meant to be!
Read MoreThe iris signifies wisdom, hope, trust, and valor. I wanted to pair that with the word “Believe,” since I think you need to have hope and trust in order to believe in something.
Read MoreThis box clasp is one of the projects from Stage 5 of the Silver program at Jewellery Training Solutions. It just so happens I was working on a new bracelet that was screaming for a box clasp, so the timing was perfect!
Read MorePeople love rings, but I’ve always been hesitant to make them. I like small, but to make rings, one has to work very small. And, since most of my work focuses on chasing and repousse, I really hadn’t figured out how to make them and stay true to what I do.
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