Ancient Roman Roots

I love living history, and have been portraying a 50BC Roman matron since 2013. I researched clothing, food, daily, life, and jewelry… I’d been making wire adornments since high school, so I started there. (by the way if you’re curious about the security earwires or history of this style, see my paper here) …but IContinueContinue reading “Ancient Roman Roots”

Ukrainian Fundraiser

I made three pieces and auctioned them off, donating the proceeds to Doctors Without Borders operating in Ukraine. These sunflower earrings… And these pendants, meant to symbolize the bright spirit of the Ukranian people against the dark backdrop of war (one on all brass, one in blackened silver and brass). All together I raised $365.

ATTN: Treehuggers

I recently completed a commission for the wonderful Finn Grim, featuring a ceramic Pelican and his “blasted and eradicated tree” heraldry on the back. Due to a screw-up, I made two! The other one is now available at a steep discount. It can stay eradicated, or I can cut it out further to make aContinueContinue reading “ATTN: Treehuggers”

Spoons, Interrupted

Above: Garnet floral spoon pendant $80. Horizontal necklace with amethyst $120. Why spoons?Many reasons…First, think about a wealthy home in the late 1800s- early 1900s. You may recall scenes in books or movies where “the silver” was mentioned, either because a desperate servant ran off with it, or because the household fell on hard timesContinueContinue reading “Spoons, Interrupted”