New project – Rock
You know those Wedgewood beads I mentioned the other day? Well they aren’t actually the first unique supplies I’ve been given. I got these cute little chunks of rock from my friend Abby after I looked...
View ArticleOnce a Month Promise – February
I know I’m cutting this one right to the line but my (lame) excuse is that February has fewer days! Anyway, coral has been on my mind lately, as I’m on the hunt for a coral bridesmaid’s dress, so I’m...
View ArticleEtching
I’ve been itching to learn some new techniques to expand my jewelry designs so, with Christmas out of the way and more time on my hands I got started! I really wanted to pick up torch enameling and I...
View ArticleGilder’s Paste
I showed you the beginnings of a piece created with my newest skill – etching – the other day and I also told you there was more to the story. Well I wasn’t lying and I want to share the next stage in...
View ArticleEtching Filigree
As you know, I tried out etching the other week. I was pleased with the result and found it surprisingly easy so, of course, I decided to dive right in and try something a lot more challenging. I...
View ArticlePatinating
I’ve known for a long time that you can get copper to go green when it tarnishes – just like those old roofs. However I never knew how to achieve that effect in my studio so I started using Gilder’s...
View ArticleWork In Progress
Recently I’ve been sharing most of my behind-the-scenes images on my twitter and facebook streams via instagr.am. It’s much simpler and quicker to snap a picture on my phone and share it there and then...
View ArticleFrom Concept to Reality
I mentioned the other week that I’ve been featured and interviewed on IAMTHELAB a few times in the past. Well today I have more exciting news to share – Brett has asked me to be a regular contributor...
View ArticleWork in Progress
Here is another collection of behind-the-scenes photos from instagram, taken over the last month. Enjoy Annealing 2 copper cuffs My most popular necklace from last winter Work in progress Stud earrings...
View ArticleSterling Silver Posts on Earrings
I made this change a while ago but I guess I forgot to tell you about it! All my stud earrings now come with a silver-fill post instead of copper. I decided to make the change, not because there is...
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