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...

Popcorn String!

 I had been wanting to add popcorn into my work, and finally discovered how! Allow me to introduce you to my newest item: the Long...

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Three Little Eggs

 I recently made a grandmother three little eggs. Each is for a grandchild. One is Yellow Gold, one is Rose Gold, and one is Silver....

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Branch Necklace

 Coming soon is my thesis-inspired Branch Necklace in Sterling Silver. It is off to be plated, so check back in a couple weeks to see...

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Store Warming Gift

My dear friends, Rachel and Meredith, have opened a beautiful lingerie shop in Harvard Square, Boston, called Forty Winks. I gave this to them as...

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New Little Egg

 A new dainty necklace with a spark of color:

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Gumball Rings

    Here is a fun accessory for spring, now that the weather is turning so delightfully sunny. As we start embracing the color in our...

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Littler Pods

 These earrings have just been added to my Flora Collection:  

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Wax Carving

    Here is a photographed sequence of steps in the wax-carving process. Some photographs may seem redundant, but in reality there are about one to...

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Tiny Shell

 Allow me to introduce the start of a new line, inspired by the ocean. My relationship with this vast, blue thing is slightly different from...

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