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”
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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”
Picture Perfect
When I was a kid, my mother had a pendant that – to me – looked like a desert scene. After seeing the first Star Wars movie, it became Tatooine to me, and I could almost see C3P0 and R2D2 making their way in the sand to the “building” on the left. Just a fewContinueContinue reading “Picture Perfect”
Sommelier Cups
Some of my friends in the SCA are brewers, or hang out with brewers who throw parties. SCA culture includes wearing large medallions to show off your awards and individual heraldry. I combined these two ideas to create tasting cups in sterling silver, with personalized imagery.
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”
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