October - 2017

Three ways to bezel set a stone

Starting at the end, here’s a finished brooch. It’s made from etched sterling silver with an aquamarine cabachon, a phrenite faceted...

This one is finished and ready to mail out! It’s made from 20 individual pieces of silver, and has a nice springy clip on the back. After...

Fabrication on this piece is done! Everything on the front is soldered down, and all details have been added. The clip is also soldered...

Close to done! Calvin’s facial features are now soldered down, and the lines of his shirt were incised with an exacto knife- I wanted...

This afternoon, some details like the tiger stripes were added, and I started soldering. Hobbs’ facial features are soldered down, and I...

It’s been a little hot here: My studio is off the back of our house, so my usual time to work is during the kiddo’s afternoon nap, or...

Bit by bit! There are still a few small pieces to cut out (paw pads, the wagon handle and Calvin’s arms) and some etching to do for...

A very cute pair of sterling silver stud earrings, and silver necklace to match.

Mixed media on wood panel: heat transfer, water colors, acrylic, faux gold leafing. 2017

This one is heading out in the mail tomorrow, and over the last couple days I did a total overhaul on the strings. It required stripping...

Here we go! It’s a start- this piece is detailed, but fairly easy in terms of construction. I’ll cut out all the necessary pieces to...

I've been looking forward to making a commissioned tie clip, based off this Calvin and Hobbs illustration . I did a tie clip with a...

This was incredibly challenging, between the multiple processes used, the scale and the construction hurdles. Hopefully it will be...

These strings are no joke to put on. They're made of 28 gauge fine silver (some will be 18k, they're not on yet). On the scroll (left)...

Here is is, a few big steps closer! Clean up (see those splotches on the back?), stone settings and strings are up next, but the assembly...