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Electroformed Jewelry Magic

Electroforming ~ what can I say ~ except that I am completely obsessed with this medium. It is the perfect way to take all of the beautiful treasures I collect from my journey’s and combine them with metal (copper) to create one of a kind, earthy, nature inspired creations. The process allows me to form metal where none previously existed. Imagine the possibilities!!

When I discovered electroforming it was serendipity and déjà vu all at the same time. You know, like when you meet a stranger and feel like you have known them for all time, all the while knowing it is the best thing EVER??  That’s how I felt when I learned what possibilities were available through electroforming. My design style has always been organic and pulls strongly from nature, so adding this to my metalsmithing just seemed like the natural thing to do.

To me, electroforming is alchemy.  I transform into a mad scientist jewelry artist witch…hmmm…. that sounds a little crazy…but completely accurate! While the process is partly scientific, it’s not entirely predictable which is where the magic comes in. Honestly, I never know exactly how a piece will will emerge from the electro-cauldron, so on top of being unpredictable, it is also very exciting. Like waking up on Christmas morning and running out to see what Santa left…pure magic…

Alchemy

Some would argue that alchemy is a silly way to explain this process but, here is Miriam Webster’s definition of Alchemy ~

 Noun    al·che·my \ˈal-kə-mē\

· 1:    a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold

·  2 :  a power or process of transforming something common into something special

·  3 :  an inexplicable or mysterious transmuting

Now, I don’t know about you, but doesn’t #2 seem to hit the nail on the head??? Combine that with #1 and  #3 And what do you have?  Electroforming

So, what is the scientific definition of electroforming? It is the intricate process of controlling an electrically charged chemical bath, and slowly depositing thin layers of metal (copper, silver, gold) from a cathode onto a conductive surface (anode), whether it be organic or inorganic material. This process is done slowly over a long period of time – depositing layer over layer, and generally takes from 12 – 24 hours just for the forming process. The entire process from start to finish for a piece can easily run into days!!

Now, that may seem like a long time, but when the reward is a finished product that looks like these beauties, I say it is well worth the time ~

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October Skies

Well, it’s a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
‘Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I’m trying to please to the calling
Of your heart-strings that play soft and low
And all the night’s magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush…

                                                       Van Morrison – Moondance

I LOVE that song. To me it completely embodies this season –

I look forward to the change of each season but my favorite season by far is autumn.

The crispness of the early morning air, the warm colors of changing leaves.

Something in the array of browns, reds, coppers, and golds mixed with the lingering green of summer just sings to my heart.

I look forward to the first rainfall – you know the one that washes away the last remnants of summer?

I love to walk through the woods just after that rain, when the leaves have begun to fall and crunch beneath your shoes. When the fragrance of clean air, bitter, composting leaves, and the sweet damp earth wafts around you like a warm sweater.

Fall in Taos by Stephanie Litjen-Huerta

Oh, and the smells – cinnamon, apple, pumpkin spice, cloves, yummy!

I embrace the chance to drink hot tea and enjoy warm pumpkin scones while I set up my fall altars and prepare the gardens for the first winter frost.

 

Surely, fall is the nature Goddess in all her glory, giving us one last burst of color before she dusts the earth with the cold twinkling stillness of winter.

Welcome back my friend.

Shall we dance in the moonlight giving thanks for your return?

 

 

☽♥☾   ☽♥☾   ☽♥☾   ☽♥☾

 

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The Unearthed Collection

The Unearthed Collection

Who doesn’t love searching for buried treasure? The mystery of how the journey will unfold, the allure of discovery, and the anticipation of what you will find!

That is exactly how I feel whenever I start dreaming up my next collection. Discovering new stone and crystal combinations, deciding which metal will best highlight those stones, allowing each to play off of the other, combining energies, that is the journey.

Unearthed embodies a very rustic earthy vibe. Each piece is reminiscent of an ancient relic that has been exposed to reveal its long hidden beauty. Dark, mysterious, and a bit gnarled by time, but powerfully magical. All unique and one of a kind treasures to adorn the body.

The collection offers both electroformed copper and hand forged sterling silver pieces. Unearthed by the Amethyst Moon

All pieces in this collection have an aged patina finish which adds to the dark earthy appeal.

Now, honestly, I didn’t go digging up the landscape to bring you these beauties, but it was a journey none the less. Each piece was buried, not in the earth, but instead, entombed in my heart and mind…waiting to be created.

I lovingly create these buried treasures to share with you ~ sending out a piece of my journey with each one.

 

Shop the Unearthed Collection

 

 

 

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GRAND OPENING!!

Shop the Amethyst Moon

Hello Friends!!

The shop will be having it’s Grand Opening event beginning on 7/15!!

There will be a new jewelry collection released that day as well.  Unearthed is a gorgeous collection of rings and necklaces that have the look and feel of a treasure that has been plucked from the earth herself. I am so excited to release this collection, I think you will fall in love with everything!!

Here is a sneak peek at a few of the earthy, nature inspired pieces that will be available…

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Have a beautiful day!!!