Sharon Rose, LAc, MSAOM

PacNW

I love living in the Pacific NorthWest! Inspiration is all around me, and there are gorgeous local stones to use! Beach finds, as made by nature. No human interference needed. Some beach pebbles just scream to be mounted “as is.” This bold, rustic ring is available ($50). The agate below is translucent, and catches theContinueContinue reading “PacNW”

Mobius magic

A Mobius strip has only one side… if you trace your finger along it, you will come back to the starting point! I took advantage of this concept by stamping a musical round on one. “Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream… merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream…” and you’reContinueContinue reading “Mobius magic”

Libyan Desert Glass

Libyan Desert Glass or Great Sand Sea glass is an impactite, found in areas in the eastern Sahara, in the deserts of eastern Libya and western Egypt. It’s formed when the heat of a meteorite strike melts the surrounding sand, and pairs well with copper. Above, I added a Mookite jasper dangle ($140). Below, an Oregon agate ($120). I made the one belowContinueContinue reading “Libyan Desert Glass”

Gathering of the Guilds

Every year, the Gathering of the Guilds show is an amazing showplace. Talented makers bring their unique best – it’s a massive outpouring of talent, and admission is FREE! I’ve been attending (and buying) for years, but this is my first time as a presenter! Wood, glass, ceramic, and fiber artists will have booths, alongContinueContinue reading “Gathering of the Guilds”

Heartbroken

A sudden divorce left me hurt and adrift… Art therapy to the rescue! By the time I finished these 4 pieces, most of my anger had dissipated. A year later, I’m now happily living my best life. 🙂 I believe the 6th stage of grief is “Recovery and Growth!” $75 each.

Halloween!!

My favorite season, decorated with delightful creepy crawlies! Carnelian “candy corn” earrings, with and without silly dangles. Rainbow obsidian witch! Hypersthene spider!

Consent

A dear friend gave me some faceted glass gems to play with. They were practice pieces, made by a family member who had been teaching himself gemcutting, using discarded traffic light glass (they were being replaced with LEDs). These two pieces – named “Consent” – were quickly born. One went back to the family, andContinueContinue reading “Consent”

Christmas jingles

I made this pair of sturdy mistletoe hairsticks for someone who wanted to be eminently kissable at a holiday party. The holly hairpin was destined for a similarly festive updo. From a pair of vintage sterling silver spoons, I made THREE pairs of earrings! Check out the amazing detail in the candlestick atop the mantel!ContinueContinue reading “Christmas jingles”

Secret Backstories

Many of my pieces have detailing on the back. I leave it up to the new owner to keep it secret, or share the full story with their friends. The images are either hand-sawn by me, or come from antique sterling silver spoons. Some I would consider reversible! “Dear” family “Lovebirds” with cedar: This oneContinueContinue reading “Secret Backstories”

Fidgets for ADHD folks

I was enjoying lunch with a friend when the topic turned to a stressful one. As he talked, he systematically shredded the corner of a finger. I resolved to give people a healthier (and prettier) way to “stim” – spinner rings and pendants meant to be played with. The brass necklace provides a unique textureContinueContinue reading “Fidgets for ADHD folks”