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Sandcasting, a technique that uses sand molds to shape molten metal, has ancient origins but also a strong presence in the American South and Appalachian region. American craftsmen have adapted sandcasting techniques for personal and community use s...

Inspired by an ancient myth, Babystone Earrings carry the magical energy of standing stones into wearable form, the extra cool ones with a big hole at the top! Legend has it that passing a baby through the hole of a standing stone seven times would...

Acorns nourish both body and soul. They are seeds of strength, carriers of future forests, and, for many, symbols of resilience and nourishment. For me, they hold a lot of meaning. Whenever I’m out walking, I find myself searching for the perfect o...

Sanguinaria canadensis, pierced found Acrylic, repurposed chain , reclaimed brass wire, 2025 Sanguinaria Canadensis is a bold necklace inspired by Bloodroot, a fleeting spring ephemeral that completes its life cycle in the brief window between frost...

Quercus spilth, Sandcast Aluminum Bronze, with Sterling Silver and Brass, 2025 At its core, Quercus Spilth is a meditation on resilience, transformation, and the hidden beauty in discarded materials. This sculptural necklace is cast from reclaimed ...

While researching Irish standing stones, I discovered one in Glencolumbkille, an ancient pilgrimage site etched with intricate carved squares. The pattern struck me like quilt blocks—geometric, rhythmic, rooted to the traditions of my family and his...

Touchpoint is a series of over twenty sculptural light switch plates and outlet covers, permanently installed at the Lamar Dodd School of Art and the Thomas Street Art Complex at the University of Georgia. The work transforms ordinary household fixt...