Heirloom jewelry, re-constructed
These were my most recent custom orders. The lady who commissioned me had inherited some beautiful… [more]
dovetail
I recently had the pleasure of creating custom pendants for the band Dovetail. They were a gift, marking… [more]
wild flowers
Nature holds messages for us... Ever since I was a small, fatherless child, I've struggled with… [more]
how do you grow?
So I've been observing the beauty of trees more recently. Usually though, it only happens when I'm… [more]
Another journal excerpt..
I wrote this last night... "I can't decide what I wish to cry over more: the beauty of the hazy sunset… [more]
Metalsmithing
dovetail
I recently had the pleasure of creating custom pendants for the band Dovetail. They were a gift, marking the release of their … [Read More...]
Indiaventures
I got to visit India! I went to tour a silver jewelry factory in Jaipur, which is in the northern part. That means that it's … [Read More...]
Jewelry Gallery
Who Invented Jewelry?
I designed this set with inspiration from plastic beads. Plastic beads that I bought from a thrift store. Beads that were sold … [Read More...]
A few of my older designs…
Well, even though I made these years ago, I still like them. Maybe it's because these images just look so darn good. And once … [Read More...]
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Heirloom jewelry, re-constructed
These were my most recent custom orders. The lady who commissioned me had inherited some beautiful costume jewelry from her grandmother, and wanted Mother's Day jewelry she could pass along to other ladies in her family. I absolutely l-o-v-e repurposing old jewelry, especially with such special meaning to the wearers. So fun! All 5 of these necklaces contain heirloom elements; mostly pins, … [Read More...]
dovetail
I recently had the pleasure of creating custom pendants for the band Dovetail. They were a gift, marking the release of their first album, entitled "Mount Karma," which released on 3-24-12. (This is what I stamped on the pendants) Dovetail's music is an eclectic mix of indie, pop, and rock 'n' roll. Cool stuff. Anyways, the lovely sister of two of the bandmates commissioned me to design pendants … [Read More...]
wild flowers
Nature holds messages for us... Ever since I was a small, fatherless child, I've struggled with believing that I am loved. I've felt broken. Messed up. Incapable. Unable to do anything right. Yes, yes I know that's "silly." From the outside looking in, it would seem that I really have no excuse to possess such a problem. I've always been loved-on, doted on, praised by my family and … [Read More...]
how do you grow?
So I've been observing the beauty of trees more recently. Usually though, it only happens when I'm in the car, driving home from work, or to a gathering of some sorts, or to volunteer, or to do something. I wish I just did nothing more often. And by nothing, I mean that I would sit contemplatively and quietly, and have time to see all my thoughts and lay them out on the ground, or project them … [Read More...]
Another journal excerpt..
I wrote this last night... "I can't decide what I wish to cry over more: the beauty of the hazy sunset behind the silhouette of leafless trees, or the fact that I could see a similar sight every evening but just don't make the time to... And if my heart is so achy over missing out on these passing beauties, then how will I feel one day when realizing all the missed opportunities to stare at … [Read More...]
