Studio notes and Musings

Stone Stories Part VII: Ocean Jasper

Stone Stories Part VII: Ocean Jasper

From bullseyes to evil eyes, and watery ripples and bubbles, Ocean jasper is colorful and busy and packed with interest. Multi-colored freckles and large concentric circles decorate these unusual stones...

Stone Stories Part VII: Ocean Jasper

From bullseyes to evil eyes, and watery ripples and bubbles, Ocean jasper is colorful and busy and packed with interest. Multi-colored freckles and large concentric circles decorate these unusual stones...

Out the Door Styles for Summer

Out the Door Styles for Summer

Summer break is here and either you're living in the same moment as me, or I'm going to trigger some... let's call it nostalgia.  I have fond memories of being...

Out the Door Styles for Summer

Summer break is here and either you're living in the same moment as me, or I'm going to trigger some... let's call it nostalgia.  I have fond memories of being...

The First Ring I Ever Made

The First Ring I Ever Made

In my studio is the first ring I ever made. It's not the worst thing you've ever seen, but it's not great. I remember showing it off to a co-worker...

The First Ring I Ever Made

In my studio is the first ring I ever made. It's not the worst thing you've ever seen, but it's not great. I remember showing it off to a co-worker...

Gentle Cleaning Methods for Your Jewelry

Did you know a few simple household ingredients can easily and safely clean just about any of your favorite jewelry pieces? Keep reading below for my favorite tips to keep...

Gentle Cleaning Methods for Your Jewelry

Did you know a few simple household ingredients can easily and safely clean just about any of your favorite jewelry pieces? Keep reading below for my favorite tips to keep...

closeup of hand-dyed marbled silk cloth in shades of sienna red blue and black

Introducing: Susan Marling of Marling Originals

I know from my own path into metalsmithing that there is much more behind the scenes of any craft than most people realize. I'm fascinated by the process that artists...

Introducing: Susan Marling of Marling Originals

I know from my own path into metalsmithing that there is much more behind the scenes of any craft than most people realize. I'm fascinated by the process that artists...

the author ziplining through pine trees

Playing in the Treetops

I hadn't imagined a ropes course in the trees as a metaphor for my business and life in 2026, but the parallels become clear when you're on a high wire....

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Playing in the Treetops

I hadn't imagined a ropes course in the trees as a metaphor for my business and life in 2026, but the parallels become clear when you're on a high wire....

2 comments