I've recently become obsessed with hand-hammering rough crystals because they produce different shapes, and what I love most is matching them with various metal accessories based on their irregular shapes. I love this little crown 👑

#emergingcreator On September 10, my daughter Tina will move into her dorm at SCAD and begin a new chapter of her life. I’m proud of her and excited for everything waiting ahead—but honestly, as her mom, I’m also having a hard time letting go. While sitting at my worktable, I suddenly reali

This baroque pearl caught my eye. Its color changes with the light—sometimes a soft ivory, sometimes a golden hue, with hints of pink and green. Instead of setting it in a traditional setting, I hand-crocheted an irregular wire frame, like a tiny golden window crafted specifically for this pearl

The ring's initial form consisted of three different colored metal wires interwoven to create a sturdy base. Then, I hand-wrapped the band around this base, giving it a soft curve that perfectly conforms to the natural curve of my finger. I wanted a ring that was both striking and comfortabl

Today I experimented with gold-tone wire and freshwater baroque pearls. The wire was firmer than what I usually work with, so shaping every loop took extra patience—but I loved watching the pendant slowly find its own form in my hands. I wasn’t trying to make every loop perfectly uniform. I w

Hand-crocheted wire components paired with freshwater baroque mini pearls—my original design. #pearlaccessories #Lemon8Diary #HANDMADE

Seemingly free and interwoven, the design actually has a center, layers, and balance; pearls are always the main focus, while the metal wires resemble naturally growing branches. It's not about achieving neatness for the sake of neatness, nor is it about random tangling—but rather about conscio

I don’t make perfect copies. I create one-of-a-kind pieces. #HandmadeJewelry #BaroquePearl #WireCrochet #JewelryMaking #OneOfAKindJewelry

Not perfectly symmetrical—just naturally grown, one loop and one pearl at a time. #WireCrochet #PearlFlower #HandmadeJewelry #PearlJewelry #WearableArt