Bitter Honey Metals

Photos of jewelry, works-in-process, the studio, and my cats.

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On the bench today: a quick little freshen of the polish on this silver seahorse, before floating off to its forever home. 🔱 🔱 🔱 #seahorses #captivaisland #sanibelbeach #metalsmith #bitterhoneymetals #benchshot #handmadeeverything #snagmember #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #makemore #natureinspired #joyeriacontemporanea #schmuck #metalsmithsdoithotter #wearyourfriends #justsmithythings #handcraftedjewelry #jewelryisforeverybody #contemporaryheirloom #patternedjewelry #colorfuljewelry #sunshinestateofmind #tampa #tampamaker (at Tampa, Florida)

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Who doesn’t love hoops? Normally, my delicate ears struggle with big earrings, but these babies are light and easy to wear. It’s time to hit the studio - I have just one pair left. Check out my Etsy (link in profile) or DM me. 🐝 🐝 🐝 #metalsmith #bitterhoneymetals #benchshot #handmadeeverything #snagmember #etsyjeweler #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #makemore #natureinspired #giftsforgardeners #joyeriacontemporanea #schmuck #metalsmithsdoithotter #wearyourfriends #justsmithythings #handcraftedjewelry #jewelryisforeverybody #contemporaryheirloom #patternedjewelry #colorfuljewelry #sunshinestateofmind #tampagirl #tampamakers #savethebees🐝 #tampajewelry #bighoops #bighoopsdontcare (at Tampa, Florida)

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On the bench today: I’m doing a little bit of customization, making a one of my small seahorse necklaces (pictured here in bronze) ADJUSTABLE. I’ve found chain lengths can be a very personal thing, and I like making sure my jewelry is optimally wearable for the individual. After I reapply the patina to the chain and wax the piece, it’ll be in the mail and on to it’s new home. ☀️ 🌴 💎 #metalsmith #bitterhoneymetals #benchshot #handmadeeverything #snagmember #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #makemore #natureinspired #giftsforgardeners #joyeriacontemporanea #schmuck #metalsmithsdoithotter #wearyourfriends #justsmithythings #handcraftedjewelry #jewelryisforeverybody #contemporaryheirloom #liquidenamel #patternedjewelry #colorfuljewelry #seahorses #beachstyle #floridabeaches #madeinflorida #tampamakers #tampagirl #floridafashion (at Temple Terrace, Florida)

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Hey Miami! I’m at Wynwood Yards with jewels and a fun parasol - stop by, I’m here til 8 🌴 💎 ☀️ #metalsmith #bitterhoneymetals #benchshot #handmadeeverything #snagmember #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #makemore #natureinspired #giftsforgardeners #joyeriacontemporanea #schmuck #metalsmithsdoithotter #wearyourfriends #justsmithythings #handcraftedjewelry #contemporaryenamel #vitreousenamel #jewelryisforeverybody #contemporaryheirloom #liquidenamel #patternedjewelry #colorfuljewelry @renegadecraft #miamiboutique #miami🌴 (at The Wynwood Yard)

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Friends! I’ll be at the Miami Renegade Craft Fair this Saturday. Come down to the Wynwood Yard & check out the fun new items I’m bringing - like the hexagonal hoop posts pictured here and some enameled earrings I’ll share later. Any extras will find their way into the store next week. 🌴 💎 ☀️ #renegadecraftfair #renegademiami #savethebees #thewynwoodyard #etsyjewelry #metalsmith #bitterhoneymetals #benchshot #handmadeeverything #snagmember #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #makemore #natureinspired #giftsforgardeners #joyeriacontemporanea #schmuck #metalsmithsdoithotter #wearyourfriends #justsmithythings #handcraftedjewelry #contemporaryenamel #vitreousenamel #jewelryisforeverybody #contemporaryheirloom #liquidenamel #patternedjewelry #colorfuljewelry #etsyusa #etsymaker (at Tampa, Florida)

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I always get excited about a new idea - I bang out a few tests, some color samples, I do the project, and I store the samples. I come back later, thinking I’ll understand the few abbreviations scribbled on the back of a sample (if anything at all). I’m learning to be better about clearly labeling the samples, noting gauges and lengths for pieces, and my workflow will be much simpler for it. (at Tampa, Florida)

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I have a separate room for metalsmithing, why not an Instagram account? Follow me @bitterhoneymetals for works in progress, updates about fairs, and more. What would you want to see here?

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One of my favorite things about Florida is random tropical fruit in residential neighborhoods #familyouting #tampagirl #groundscoremango #finderskeepers

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Sometimes I go places, and sometimes other people take photos of me. Thanks for capturing me being awed by this truly remarkable set of rainbows @fatguyphotography #vermont #theclosestihaveeverbeentoarainbow

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The cabin has a side door that opens onto the woods. #bestdoorever #vermont #nonotthatjamaica

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I guess it isn't just a cat thing #ifitfitsitsits #helperdog #notmydog #patterndrafting #makedo

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Croissant, won't stop #sourdough #croissant #postgradschoollife #nocommercialyeast #someonecomehelpmeeatthese

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I was trying to put all my syllabi, handouts, rubrics, papers, etc. from my MFA into a binder, but I don't think this 3" fella is up to the task #postgradschoollife #ilovehandouts #productiveprocrastination #binders #ifyoureboredyoureboring

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I spent part of yesterday afternoon collecting cattails with @spurse01 for their experimental dinner this evening #eatyoursidewalk #rainraingoaway #cattails

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#thereifixedit #swingswing #handy #makedo #solsticeactivities #ohheyimadethedresstoo #metalsmithmakeroccasionalbaker

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Spent the afternoon loafing around #breadpuns #kneadisaymore #metalsmithmakeroccasionalbaker #postgradschoollife #bread #sourdough

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And one and two and three and four #youbetterwork #gravypaw #workitout