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What Do Tofu and Jewelry Have in Common?

tofu makingWhen I visited where Bridge tofu is made in CT, I was surprised to find see that my favorite tofu had a lot in common with the eco-friendly jewelry I make. Read on to find out more!

 

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Making Ethical Jewelry with Recycled Precious Metals: How and Why

When I decided to make jewelry making my career, I knew that in order to be happy I would have to create my business in alignment with my personal values. Creating jewelry that is eco-friendly was my top priority. Thankfully a company I was introduced to through...

 

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Handmaking Chain using a 5000-Year-Old Technique

Hand weaving chain using a 5000-year-old technique is one of my specialties, and it is quite a process. I've created this blog post with many pictures so you can see and read about all the steps involved!

 

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Handmaking a Banner for your Craft Business

I've always wanted a banner for my booth at craft shows, which would ideally describe my work to passersby while enhancing the look of my booth. See step-by-step instructions on how I made my own eco-friendly banner out of fabric from my wedding!

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Handmade Upcycled Ring Display

In getting ready for my first show this spring, I realized that I wanted to have a new ring display for my new line of "Elemental" minimalist geometric rings. So I made one! Using all materials that I had on hand, I got to work and came up with this ring display...

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Maine Tourmaline

Just yesterday I finished handcrafting another round of jewelry for the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum (MMGM), which will be opening in Bethel, Maine later this year. The tourmaline that the MMGM sent me to work with is so beautiful! These were all mined at the same quarry, the Dunton Mine in Newry, Maine.

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Studio Tour, part 1

I thought share some photos with you to show you some of my most essential tools and equipment for hand making jewelry in my studio.This is where I do my soldering. 

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