Discover Creative Outlets

I usually do every single pair of earrings as an individual post but honestly these little studs are so small and quick to make I just decided to batch them a bit. I know I am lazy, I should separate them out cause content. But I don't want to. I am not a blog writer, I am a jewelry maker. So you get to see all the studs together. Plus if I was a reader I wouldn't want to see a million posts about nearly identical studs. I would be way more excited about the big pieces. Or ma

I have made two pairs like this before, a silver and gold pair that I kept for myself, and a blue and gold pair that sold at the last convention I went to. I wanted to make something that had a little nod to valentines day! I don't do much that is really holiday themed, but a couple pink pieces here and there is easy enough. I don't know that I personally like these as much as the previous pairs, but also I am not a pink person. So I am definitely biased. Should I make anothe

So I did a pink black and gold commission and I said I usually wouldn't pair those colors together. I sorta forgot about this one. But in my defense on that one the gold and pink were in the back and the black was the belly so it does have a whole different vibe. Honestly I like that vibe a lot better. It just looks more elegant than this one. But this one is a bit more powerful, feels like a more fierce dragon. They are both great takes on the same color palette and I learn

I made the tiger's eye twist earrings and I wanted to do it again. I don't have too many of this style of bead, the oblong ones. But I did have a string of these chrysoprase ones. And I had this gorgeous green luster beads that matched it perfectly. I love the look of the round pearls above the teardrops. Overall I think these came out well and I might need to get some more oblong beads so that I can make more of this style!

Red dragons always sell well, and this guy was no different. I was excited to use this picasso red instead of a translucent red. It does get tedious to always be using the same colors. But that being said I definitely think that this can be added to my repertoire as a solid color choice! And of course he had to have a gold belly! Maybe I will try one with a red belly, see how that tone on tone looks. I have been enjoying that style a lot recently.

This earthly stone is the perfect stone to use if you wish to feel grounded. Tigers eye will make you feel spiritually protected and help you to take a step back and tap into your deeper levels of consciousness. By wearing Tiger's eye or simply having it placed centrally in your home as an ornament, this stone will boost your self-confidence and make you feel like you can achieve anything you set your mind to. This beautiful fiery-looking stone is said to combine the energy o

I told you tone on tone was a win! I really love this muted gold and I definitely didn't get enough of it. I will have to remedy that with my next order. But, how amazing are the subtle hue shifts in this gold? They just give the scales so much depth and visual interest. I only have a translucent gold now but I will absolutely be getting more of this, the translucent is fun, but solid colors are where it is at!

I saw a pair of gorgeous luna moth earrings online and I knew I had to make my own! I used a lot of their design. (I don't know much about these moths.) But I did make a few changes to make it my own. I can't say it is my design, but I can say they are my earrings. I love these, I think the variegated green was the right call, luna moths are a bit more dainty, a bit lighter of a color, but I think the darker green fits my style really well! What other things should I try to

This bracelet sold so quickly! But then, red and green dragons always do. I usually give green dragons gold bellys, but this time I am really happy I went with green. It just makes this dragon feel very saturated and I love the way the slightly translucent beads reflect the greens around inside the dragon is just so rich. Sad to see him go, but happy to have one be so loved that it went so fast!

The Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone, while the ancient Egyptians saw it as a symbol of the night sky. Since the earliest of times, Lapis Lazuli has been associated with increasing strength, courage, royalty, wisdom, intellect and truth. One of the most famous uses of the stone is in the death mask of King Tutankhamen, where it is inlaid with turquoise and carnelian in bright gold. One of his successors, Cleopatra, was reported to use gr

It is the time of commissions, I am getting so many and I love it! This customer wanted a mix of dark and light purples. So I took my "Rainbow" black bag and sorted out all the purples and then mixed them with this lighter fuchsia to accomplish the look. Was it worth it to individually color sort a bag of iridescent black beads? Yes. Do I already have another commission requesting that I do so but this time for blue beads? Also yes. Do I feel crazy? Maybe. Is sorting beads th

Often referred to as the "Stone of Endurance," red jasper is a popular choice for those seeking physical and emotional resilience. This vibrant gemstone is thought to possess grounding energy, which aids in stabilising and balancing one's life. It is believed to enhance focus and determination, making it an ideal companion for challenging projects or personal endeavours. Red jasper is also linked to increased physical strength and vitality. It is thought to support the circul

People are so creative! I wouldn't have ever thought to put gold spots on a pink dragon, nor would I have thought to have such heavy contrast with a black belly like this. But as always, the customer is always right in matters of taste. And they were right! I absolutely love how it came out! It is just so striking. I am ordering a different shade of gold and then I may just have to make another one!

Since my drop earrings were so popular I decided to try to make a drop necklace. It is super simple and delicate and I have since added an extremely delicate silver chain to it. I love how it came out, I almost think it would have been better without that blue border but I regret nothing. This is one of my cheaper necklaces simply due to its ease of manufacture. Honestly I think it is beautiful and a good nod toward the minimalism of today's jewelry. The bead in the center is

I love making these dragon bracelets, and I get a lot of custom commission requests for them these days. This one was for a customer who needed an extra large size. I usually make them to fit 6-7 inch wrists, this one needed to fit an 8 inch wrist. No problem! But the only hold up was I had to find something to test the fit on, since obviously my wrist wouldn't work. The only thing I had on hand ended up being a pint of titos (the pros of beading in a liquor store) which happ