In The Studio

Monday Maker’s Minute: Fresh Stones, Fresh Insp...

Happy Monday! I ’m buzzing with excitement because look what just arrived in the studio — a stunning new batch of stones from Jeff at Stone Shapers Designs! These beauties...

Monday Maker's Minute: Creating a Nature-Inspir...

So, here’s the thing — one of the parts of jewelry-making that still trips me up sometimes is taking good photos once a piece is finished. I want the jewelry...

Chains, Clasps & Connections: The Unsung Heroes

When people admire a piece of jewelry, it’s usually the stone, the texture, or the overall design that gets the spotlight—but the elements holding it all together? Those are the...

Monday Maker's Minute: Tronex® Update

My new Tronex order arrived, and it’s official—I’ve gone full fan girl. This batch included the bent nose pliers, heavy-duty razor flush cutters, and round nose pliers. And yes, they’re...

Monday Maker's Minute: What’s a Flex Shaft & Wh...

If you’ve ever seen a tool hanging like a mini ceiling fan in a jewelry studio, odds are it was a flex shaft. And let me tell you—I’d be lost...

Monday's Makers Minute: Cleaning Up for Spring:...

Spring has officially hit Vermont, and with it comes the annual urge to declutter everything—including the studio. I’ll admit, my bench gets… well loved over the winter. Tools pile up,...