Knotted Silver Chain Maille Earrings with Drops

I made these over the weekend, and barely had them posted before someone snatched them up. Fortunately, I can make more, either with London blue topaz as pictured, or your own favorite stone. Made to order: Cloud Cover Kinged chain Continue reading Knotted Silver Chain Maille Earrings with Drops

Do your keys need a friend?

Dress up your keychain with a bit of chain maille. The silvery ones are ultra-light aluminum, so even a “bulky” style won’t make holes in your pocket. And of course, sometimes it’s our zippers that need dressing up instead: Or Continue reading Do your keys need a friend?

Protecting Copper Jewelry (or the Horrors of Green Skin)

Copper bracelets

Copper reacts to an array of chemicals, why copper cookware is always lined in another metal. This is great when I’m applying patinas, because I can get beautiful colors, but less fun when it’s involuntary. I often refer to copper—and Continue reading Protecting Copper Jewelry (or the Horrors of Green Skin)