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"Now peace, you say

Is all that you ask

But self-respect
is a separate task"

Marlena Shaw

Hearts. Consider jewelry to be a token of intention or an expression of love that keeps you moving forward with your goals and vision for experiencing joy and happiness. As jewelry hits the body, makes noise, and radiates it's precious metal or gem energy it offers a connection to all you wish to give and receive. That's powerful stuff!  #sagexoxo, Melissa Shop the Favorites Collection.

Bigs Stone No. 1 Shrinky is a recreation of one of my favorite pendants inspired by tree bark, made for an auction fundraiser. I’ve made this piece a few times for commissions using sterling silver and white sapphire, but never using Shrinky Dinks®! I was surprised that this shrink plastic version used the same tools, methods and mandrels as I use in metalsmithing, however this time I traded my hammer for a heat gun! This piece was up for auction on October 6, 2018 at Surel's Place, an artist in residence program in Boise, Idaho. Post auction: I am thrilled to know the...

“First air of autumn up your nose.” * First lines to a song. First lines in general. First of each season.  I like to draw on metal. The Spirit Balance Pendant is a hand-engraved wearable sketch in sterling silver. The graphic on the Spirit Balance pendant is a simplification of my Mandala of Innate Intention. The four quadrants represent four distinct seasons divided by solstices and equinoxes. The outer triad represents Ayurvedic "seasons" Vata, Pitta, Kapha. This piece is Available.   Spirit Balance Graphic highlighting the Atumnal Equinox Quadrant Honoring the Autumnal Equinox — The graphic is a simplification of my Mandala of...