Wood and Glass Necklace

This is my jewelry. It is a work in progress. My intention for this site is not only to share the pieces I make, but to document some of my process making them, both for my own reference and to share with others. I have learned a ton from visiting blogs and websites and watching…

Last week, I learned that the marketplace that has hosted my website since 2023 is closing on March 23rd. I am deeply saddened by the news, as I wholeheartedly believed in and supported goimagine’s vision. I’m heartbroken that a project focused on philanthropy and community building struggled and ultimately was unable to survive in today’s…

Sometimes I find myself gravitating toward similar colors or combinations, so I decided to direct that into creating a few collections. This is a first for me, because I generally go into the creative process without much of a plan. I may have a vague idea or sketch, but usually, I just let the beads…

I struggled today with wire work on top of my lack of creativity, but I endeavored to persevere! This is more in keeping with my Summer Series idea. I am waiting impatiently for a few more strands of tiny beads as well as some cool focals I ordered last week. Below is today’s effort.

A couple of weeks ago, I upgraded to a Pepetools Oval Cabochon disc cutter and finally used it! This cutter was not cheap, but so worth it. The oval cutters I had been using were decent, but limited in how I could use them. There are so many possibilities with this cutter! For my first…