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Color on Metal #1 – Part 1

November 29, 2022December 3, 2022 Natalie Hanson

Here are some of the samples from my Color on Metal class last Saturday. The first photo (featured image) is copper with a stamp on it; a slow, gentle heating turns the metal purple. You can also achieve wonderful yellows and oranges, like the instructor samples below: But Saturday we mostly focused on blues and… Continue reading Color on Metal #1 – Part 1

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Return to Lillstreet

November 29, 2022December 3, 2022 Natalie Hanson

For the first time since before the pandemic, this weekend I traveled into Chicago to take a class at Lillstreet Art Center. It was great to be back in this creative, welcoming community art center! 💕 I am taking two classes, but the one on Saturdays is a quick four-week class called Color on Metal.… Continue reading Return to Lillstreet

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Settings & hollow forms

November 25, 2022December 3, 2022 Natalie Hanson

I’ve been enjoying the slow unfolding of this project - I hope you have too. ❤️ The settings and hollow forms are now complete. The next step will be to connect them together!

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Labradorite bracelet – work in progress

November 24, 2022 Natalie Hanson

Last weekend I puttered around my shop, and I enjoyed the change of pace - the slow unfolding of this project was a pleasure. In this series of pics, you’ll see that I prepared the settings for the Labradorites, and then I shaped the hollow form frames to match the stone shape. I settled on… Continue reading Labradorite bracelet – work in progress

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Working in batches

November 18, 2022 Natalie Hanson

I have not been super motivated to metalsmith in the past week or so. Some of it is because I have been trialing new drugs to manage my health conditions, and that has been a bit of a roller coaster. But the cold has also been a factor - I have to get myself mentally… Continue reading Working in batches

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Bracelet planning

November 18, 2022November 22, 2022 Natalie Hanson

In the past few weeks, I’ve been feeling a little restless about the projects currently on my bench. Maybe it’s post-partum after the launch of Tiny Treasures? I was experimenting with producing work in batches, but I found that focusing too much on streamlining my work has taken some of the joy out of what… Continue reading Bracelet planning

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Clean bench!

November 7, 2022 Natalie Hanson

By the end of a weekend in the shop, it usually looks like something exploded at my bench! 🧨 I enjoy wallowing in the mess when I’m working, but when I need some time to plan and prepare, the chaos can be super distracting. I think this crowded feeling is because of the bonzai. I… Continue reading Clean bench!

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Tiny Treasures is live!

November 4, 2022November 5, 2022 Natalie Hanson

Over the summer, I made lots of big pieces. In the Groovy Summer collection, most of the silver discs in the earrings were 1.5” across. I love that look, but I realize it’s not for everyone. So, I thought it might be fun to change things up. Over the past few weeks, I have been… Continue reading Tiny Treasures is live!

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Copper henna cuff

November 4, 2022 Natalie Hanson

I had some fun testing new pattern plates in my rolling mill, and this beautiful copper cuff with a henna design was the result. In my shop now!

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New packaging

October 28, 2022 Natalie Hanson

I’ve only been metalsmithing for two years, with a break in between due to health setbacks. I love the creative part, of course. I also really enjoyed working with Meg Harrop at Lemon & Birch on my brand - I love how my logos and makers mark turned out. This week I’m jazzed because my… Continue reading New packaging

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View from my bench

October 22, 2022 Natalie Hanson

After a week of chilly 30F weather 🥶, we’ve got a beautiful weekend (75F) ahead. ☀️It such a pleasure to be in the shop when a warm breeze blows through. The view from my bench is a bit different at the moment. A friend gifted me these gardenia bonzai, and they will spend the winter… Continue reading View from my bench

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Big Band Ring

October 16, 2022 Natalie Hanson

Just finished another fun virtual class with Francesca Watson (@jewelryinstructor on Instagram) at The Makery Arts (@makeryarts). I just love how a bunch of scraps become a chunky silver ring - with a little time and patience, of course. ❤️💎😍

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