Making Jewelry from Cactus Skeleton
Lost wax casting is an ancient and intricate art form that has been used for centuries to create everything from stunning sculptures to intricate pieces of jewelry. While this method is...
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The Symbolism And Spiritual Meaning Of Cactus
Desert flora are one of the reasons I love living in Tucson. It turns out that these seemingly ordinary plants hide a wealth of symbolism and spiritual meaning. There are...
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Making Jewelry from Cactus Skeleton
Lost wax casting is an ancient and intricate art form that has been used for centuries to create everything from stunning sculptures to intricate pieces of jewelry. While this method is...
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Inspiration: My father's jewelry making
Two of the questions I'm frequently asked are: "How did you get started making jewelry?" and "What are your inspirations?" Although I didn't start making jewelry until my late 20s, I...
A tribute to my dad
...and how he influenced my jewelry making. My father passed away at the end of June 2022. I will miss so much; most of all, I will miss experiencing...
What Is Lost Wax Casting?
One of the questions I'm frequently asked is: "How do you make jewelry out of prickly pear cactus?" The process I use is lost wax casting. It’s a time-honored jewelry-making...