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Ammonite fossils are shells from the Cretaceous* period. When they become opalized, it’s called ammolite. Below: a stunning ammolite specimen (not mine or my pic) 143.1 to 66 million years ago

Mookaite is an Australian jasper from the Mooka Creek.

The shank was made from a sterling silver butter spreader handle made by Gorham. The pattern is called buttercup and dates from 1899!

35th annual show by CMAG – the Creative Metal Arts Guild – and a number of others. Glass, pottery, woodworking, beads, printing, sculpture, gem faceting…. It’s an amazing show that I shopped at for years before joining the guild. And admission is 100% free! April 24-26 at the Oregon convention center.

The effect, when held up to a strong light, is glimpsing Bigfoot through the woods.

Sterling silver and quartz crystals, with tiny “on” buttons. The larger one swivels! Okay, so I originally made the all-silver ones as acupuncture needle pendants, but they are great for the more cost-conscious Jedi.

We’re getting married on the beach in Florida next week, just family, very low KEY (hahaha sorry not sorry!)

WOOT!! I got into Geek the Halls, an awesome nerdy craft show in Portland, Nov 29-30. Free admission, come check it out! Doubletree at Lloyd Center, both days 10-5. https://www.pdxguildofgeeks.com/geek-the-halls