Itty bitty leaves
Part of a larger project I’m working on – can’t wait to share more! It continues to amaze me how just a little bit of regular practice has improved my sawing skills. So rewarding. 💕
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Work in progress
I made a few more open shank rings last weekend. It’s amazing to me how much faster (and more neatly!) I’m producing things than I was at the beginning of the summer.
New texture plates
It’s been months, but I finally got around to bolting my rolling mill table down to the concrete floor. One of my favorite techniques. 💕
Flush setting practice
Flush setting is a technique where you embed the stone in metal so it is – wait for it – flush with the surface of the metal. It’s typically done with smaller stones so the ...
Sapphires
Gradually working up the courage and skill to work with smaller stones and gems. These are 4 mm sapphires from @rosecutselect. I am equally thrilled and terrified to set them! Stay tuned …
Homemade donuts
Covid has resulted in all sorts of weird supply chain issues. One of those has been the disappearance of our usual gluten-free muffin mix from the grocery store. While we wait for case to arrive ...
Neighborhood beauty
I’ve been trying to get out of the house and exercise a little more regularly. The area around our home is so beautiful it is a pleasure to be out and about!
Lilies
I think playing Animal Crossing has given me a new appreciation for lilies! They have all just burst into bloom around the neighborhood, and I just love the variety of color when I’m out for ...
Love in the neighborhood
I enjoy stumbling upon these little painted rocks when I’m out for a walk in the neighborhood!
Mandala rock
I always seem to appreciate mandala designs. Someone had a lot of patience in hand painting this one!
Cherries
Cherries are my very favorite fruit … and although life during the Covid-19 pandemic is not a bowl full of cherries at the moment, it’s still a pleasure to enjoy the season!
Happy rocks
There is a small group of families that paints rocks and puts them around the neighborhood. The designs vary a lot but they always make me smile when I’m out for a walk.
First peony!
First peony of the season!
Full bloom
Our crabapple is in full bloom.
Homemade latte
A beautiful homemade latte, made with cashew milk. A super special thing for me, since it’s been about six years that I could have coffee or nuts on a regular basis. I made the cashew ...
Testing textures
Just finished testing some more steel texture plates.
More texture plates
More homemade steel texture plates. The vinyl resist is off, though I have to remove the rust. I can’t wait to try them!
The azaleas
Our purple azalea is just about to burst into bloom. The white one is a bit further behind, but coming soon.
Playing with patterns
Last winter I patterned these four pre-cut copper discs in a rolling mill. Yummy, right?! I *really* want to do basse taille (an enameling technique where you reveal some of the metal) on them, but ...