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!

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!

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

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

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. ❤️💎😍

I spent the afternoon in my shop, listening in on a virtual class with Francesca Watson (@jewelryinstructor on Instagram). I really value the time spent learning in community. 💕 And the outcome was this sweet Gazing Bowl Ring. Francesca offers a free monthly class as an extension of the studio she owns and operates near Austin, Texas.… Continue reading Gazing Bowl Ring

Patterning metal is one of my favorite activities in the shop. Here, I am working with my rolling mill. I am doing some experiments in copper before I work in silver. I am loving how these barrettes turned out! If you are interested, you can watch the unveiling of these patterned sheets on my Instagram… Continue reading Copper experiments

I had a wonderful, productive weekend in my shop, and I look forward to sharing more of the beautiful outcomes with you this week. For me, Groovy Summer evokes the 1970s, including flowers and bright colors. The hollow form earrings with the orange flower at the center (which I posted a week or two ago)… Continue reading Groovy Summer – sneak peek!

Richard Salley offers a comprehensive online course on etching copper and silver - I recommend it! I bought it in the Fall of 2020, along with all the necessary materials. But my health deteriorated shortly after that, and I never got around to trying the techniques. I am working on a collection concept that has… Continue reading Etching experiments

It was a beautiful weekend, and such a pleasure to be in the shop! Among other things, I finished these hollow form earrings with silky ruby. It’s getting easier and faster to make the hollow forms, and I’m really enjoying incorporating them into my work.