Today I recorded a video to demonstrate the basics of using a jeweler’s saw. I love teaching skills to others, but making a video has always felt so daunting. Once I got started filming it was way smoother than I expected…

Today I made a necklace and I let the metal guide me. The silver was a sharp piece with a few circles cut from its sides. I rounded its spikes and edges, then found a piece of copper with a…

Copper is a fun metal to work with. It’s soft after heating, but can be hardened to be pretty resilient. I love hearing the sound difference between hitting soft and hard copper. Its natural color has a wonderful warmth, but the variety of…

Throughout March I learned a lot about space and astrophysics. One of my favorite sources of learning has been the Cosmos show. It is hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson and gives an incredible look into our universe. The knowledge I’ve…

February was a great month of creating jewelry. I have some new made-to-order items in the shop and a few one-of-a-kind pieces. I’ve decided to start doing a monthly jewelry post to showcase my latest creations. Without further ado, here…