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...

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...

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Waiting

 It occurred to me that I have never revealed my thesis work from my college days. Here is what I worked on during my final...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Standing Up

I couldn't find stands I liked, so I made some, instead:    

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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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