Alejandro

20Jun10

This necklace was a gift for my dear friend Jessica who just keeps earning gift after gift! She’s so passionate, it’s easy to think of fun things to make for her. We adore Lady Gaga, so when I thought to make her a gift inspired by the Lady, this necklace quickly came to mind. I [...]

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wings and things

09Apr10

I am always looking at jewelry. Most of the time it’s inspiring, but almost as often, it’s daunting. My skill level is sooooo basic. I’m still working up to what humans could do without most tools about 3000 years ago. So when I see superfantastic pieces made by the world’s most prestigious jewelers from a [...]

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pierced heart necklace

04Mar10

making chain is easy. tedious, but easy. you start with wire, wrap it around something round until you have a coil. then you slip off the coil and cut straight down the side making many rings. you have to close each ring, making sure the fit is perfect, both sides touching. then you can solder [...]

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herbs

28Nov09

starting with cilantro, inspired by my love of alexis and our love of vietnam kitchen…

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my most favorite necklace

02Nov09

i am still in love with this one! i’ve been trying a lot of different things lately, but look out, cause my inspiration for this week will be this beauty:

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amazonian breastplate

02Nov09

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Tags: amazon, breastplate, feathers, leather, necklace, studs, tribal

americana collar

01Nov09

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Tags: beaded, cobalt, collar, fringe, native, suede, tribal

vertical collage

31Oct09

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Tags: cluster, collage, junk, necklace

feathery silk fringe necklace

26Oct09

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the “everything” necklace

26Oct09

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