The Ornate Wilderness of Life

In progress on the bench.

A treasury of handmade items inspired by the Summer Heat https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjA0ODZ8MjcyMjA1NTAwOQ/summer-heat-in-yellow-orange-red

Going to make some stud earrings with these repurposed elements after I texture them.

Working on this ring to practice bezel making and stone setting

Doodling with fold forming. Not going to finish this out, but like the visual.

Maybe a Christmas ornament?

Itty bitty aluminum hook, for hanging a lightweight necklace or piece of fiberart? I’d mount it with a bronze boat nail for color contrast.

Too many projects to choose from, so I’m banging on aluminum strips instead.

What’s that fossil in the back, trilobite? I can’t remember…

My little bamboo thicket.

Looking out over the Mississippi

Feriole Park, Prairie du Chien, WI

Tile on entry floor outside of restaurant. (at Fort Mulligan’s Grill & Pub)

Look what I found hiding on my book shelves.

Basic spring style pinstem with a hook to catch it in.