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A few months ago, I started experimenting with bronze wire in addition to the steel. And the result is my new shift collection. After test wearing (and LOVING) these pieces for months, I’m excited to make them available to you!
First up is the Maya necklace! (Click on any image to be taken to the shop.)
Both necklaces are now available in the shop! (And more shift collection pieces coming soon!)
Pin ItAfter another furious few days in the studio, I finished two new necklaces (and tweaked one of the originals) for my newest collection, fringe. These necklaces are on their way to Arizona to be part of an exhibition at the Mesa Arts Center.
What do you get when you take my signature leaf shape, make it a little more round, and make it out of thick gauge gold-filled wire?
You get the swoon-worthy new droplet rings!
I’ve been dreaming of a ring this shape for a while now, and when I accidentally ordered the wrong size gold-filled wire, it seemed like fate was telling me it was finally time.
I’ve been wearing a stack of three of these rings ever since, and they are a joy to wear. The little point adds visual interest without being too, well, pointy. The thick material makes them incredibly comfortable (and you won’t have to worry about distorting the shape). And every person who’s seen them immediately asks for some of their own!
The droplet ring is also incredibly versatile – you can wear it alone, stack it with rings you already have, or do what I’ve been doing and wear a stack of three!
Now available in my online shop!
Pin ItAfter a lot of looking (mostly at details in fashion and textiles) and thinking, and a furious few days in the studio, I finally put together my first few ideas for my new fall collection:
Yesterday I arrived in London, and today we went to the Museum of London. This gem of a museum tells the history of the city (starting from pre-history and heading up to the present day) through artifacts. While there, I became OBSESSED with the Pleasure Gardens, a room featuring fashion from the 18th century. I love seeing 18th century fashion in person (you can’t beat that kind of opulence) but what pushed this exhibition over the top was when I realized that the hair on all the mannequins was made of WIRE! 18th century fashion + beautiful forms in wire – I could have stayed there all day!
Pin ItOn Wednesdays, I drive to Maryland to teach an Intro to Metals and Jewelry class at Towson University. This is what my typical Wednesday looks like, complete with lots of rain. (Why must it always rain on Wednesdays?!?)
This video was also a chance to test out my new camera before I leave for London. It has an interesting feature where you can set it to shoot a short video every time you take a picture, and that’s how I made this video.
{Part of the Video a Day Challenge}
Pin ItOne of the best parts of doing a trade show is getting to see your entire collection on display! Here’s what mine looked like at the Buyers Market of America Craft last week:
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Pin ItA large part of my Wednesday is spent driving to Maryland and back. Fortunately, my drive down this week involved a pretty beautiful sky.
{Part of the Video a Day Challenge}
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