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Treasures from the Sea Shore: Lake Michigan Sea Glass, Raw Abalone, and Making Art from Found Objects
Handmade pieces cut from Lake Michigan sea glass, raw abalone shell, and fossilized coral, plus how to turn your own found treasure into a custom silver piece.
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The Evolution of the Leaf Earring
Handcrafted from raw sterling silver right in my Southern California studio, these leaf earrings bring a piece of the earth into your everyday style. From the initial torch fire to...
Strippers, Spies, & 70s Vibes: Behind the Scenes of an Indie Film Shoot at Our Space!
Go behind the scenes of a retro 70s indie murder mystery shot right here in our space! From student filmmakers to major commercial productions like Hydro Flask, see why our...
Bench Breaks: Soldering Slumps and Dachshund Detours
When a tough soldering job hits a wall, the best creative solution is a quick midday walk with a sweet little local dachshund.
We're Moving Out of the Garage! | Summer Silver Workshops at the Gallery
Big news! My sterling silver ring band workshops are moving onto a gorgeous outdoor gallery patio in Oceanside starting this June.
From the Bench: Hand- Forging a Custom Sapphire Ring
A peek behind the jewelry bench at a custom-designed, hand-forged sapphire engagement ring made for a very special proposal.
The Strand Diaries: Art, Dogs, and New Beginnings | Stix & Stoned
A look behind the lens on the Oceanside Strand. See how a casual beach photography print became a custom housewarming gift for a local dog-walking client.
Desert Trails, Booking an Acting Gig, & Custom Father’s Day Keychains
We took a vintage Toyota truck out to the San Diego trails, celebrated a major acting booking, and cooked up the ultimate custom brass keychain at the jewelry bench just...
Custom Onyx and Silver Spoons
Styling Custom Onyx With Vintage Silver Spoons Showing off my pairing yesterday of a custom designed double oval cabochon ring alongside a vintage sterling silver spoon ring with a shield...
Vintage Film Postcards at Captains Helm
Vintage Film Postcards at Captains Helm We are officially offering our vintage film postcards at one of our favorite local cafes and vintage shops in Oceanside, Captains Helm. Looking for...