The Making of a (Scrimshaw) Mermaid
Scrimshaw, the technique of hand-engraving + inking illustrations into shells, gemstones and other materials, dates back to whalers of the late 18th century; scrimshanders of yore created their hand-etched pieces...
Cleaning Out My Closet
While home on Nantucket for a wedding last weekend, I decided to help Momma B out and clean my room. This meant a great deal...
A Timely Change
I thought the natural evolution of the Cable Bangle was very interesting. Here are images from when they were first finished to after a couple...
Fish Bones
To help with a *ahem* future design, I had my dad dry out a fish skull and send it to me. I thought it was...
Scalloping at my Bench
I took this photo of my dad opening scallops several Christmases ago, and it has always stuck with me. Among the many other pieces...
Aunt Julie's Pearls
My Aunt Julie had some pearls kicking around (no big deal), and upon seeing my Small Bud Earrings, she decided to have me turn her...
Harvard Museum of Natural History
What an exciting venue! A room dedicated to creepily life-like glass flowers, another room of gemstones, and just a whole new wave of inspiration. My...