Notes from the Workshop
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Read more: I’m in love!
I’m in love!
So my sister takes me out pen shopping on Saturday, right after the pair of us went to a rock show and spent loads on slabs – but that’s another story. Anyhoodle, after buying slabs, we went for coffee and a snack so I wouldn’t have low blood sugar and do one of my famous…
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Read more: Testing 1 2 3
Testing 1 2 3
Yes, this is a test post, and since Blogger isn’t working right today, I’m using this to post my handwriting sample. I hope. If I can do this right. So lemme see . . . this would be a sample of my handwriting when I’m trying very hard to be legible. Below that is my…
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Read more: Hello world!
Hello world!
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The Courage of Color
When most people think of chainmaille, they envision silver—cool, metallic, traditional, reminiscent of knights and history books. However, modern chainmaille, the kind we weave ring by ring, presents a completely different narrative. It bursts with color, exudes expressiveness, boldness, and for many, that boldness can feel a bit intimidating. We encounter this scenario frequently: someone…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
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The Velvet Zebra 