Hey Grand Rapids! The we have arrived for @amidotorg the 2025 Annual Conference. Let the fun and learning begin!! ...

Lots of new finds at my latest @brimfield.antique.flea.market @brimfield_antique_show excursion! Love locks (over 100 years old!), cabochon, fun costume jewelry, and broken chain that’s easy for me to fix. I also found a cool sterling fork bangle! #makecicadatime ...

Last day of stone setting @baltimorejewelrycenter ! I know all of these things could be better but I am proud of all the new things I have learned and accomplished! These are my final pair of basket settings: sterling silver and Swarovski crystal! #makecicadatime #basketsetting #jewellery #jewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #earrings ...

Bird bling! Created using recycled floppy disc cores and powder coat. Eyes are flush-set cubic zirconia and marcasite. Finalizing with one last night of stone setting! #makecicadatime #jewelry #handmade #brooches #birdwatching #birds #blossoms @baltimorejewelrycenter ...

Almost done with my second attempt at basket setting! This time with prettier materials (sterling silver and Swarovski crystals) #makecicadatime #basketsetting #handmade #silver #earrings #jewelry #stonesetting #swarowski @baltimorejewelrycenter @molly_rose_jewelry ...

First basket setting is done! This was surprisingly less stressful and more satisfying than I imagined. Now I need to try setting a garnet in sterling for my next attempt!! #makecicadatime #basketsetting #prongsetting #jewelry #handmade #earrings @baltimorejewelrycenter ...

My latest tab setting is finished! I guess that makes 2 for project 2. This one is a convertible brooch that I made S hooks for. The pin findings purposefully have loops implemented into their design so that the hooks slide right on. Hand pierced copper with enamel and powdercoat, brass bezel tab frame. @baltimorejewelrycenter @molly_rose_jewelry #makecicadatime #pendant #brooch #vitreousenamel #powdercoated ...

Still figuring out how to properly flush set. This is a whole new skill in stone setting for me. Many more practice pieces to come but at least I got to practice my illustrative powder coating skills 😂 #makecicadatime @baltimorejewelrycenter @molly_rose_jewelry #stonesetting ...

Today is that kind of day! Friendship bracelets and coloring book style wood lantern with matching flower buttons. I can’t stand it! #makecicadatime ...

Tube-setting practice completed! It’s a reinterpretation of a cabochon I’ve had for a while. This dichroic glass was made by @artweardesigner and had the hole cut out for a neck cord. I decided to fill it with my tube set cz. The silver bezel setting is not my best but I’m pretty happy with the overall design. #makecicadatime @baltimorejewelrycenter @molly_rose_jewelry #tubesetting #cubiczirconia #dichroicglass #cabochon #pendant #handmadejewelry ...

This little blossom is custom designed for a special high school graduate and is is going home to be gifted from her parents tomorrow! So excited for her and all the class of 2025! Looking forward to seeing what she does next! This is one of my signature blossom designs in solid sterling silver. The stone is a petite opal cabochon. #makecicadatime #opals #botanicaljewelry #mayflowers #octoberbirthday #jewelry #handmade #handmadejewelry ...

I snail’d my graduate students today! Ha ha! #youvegotmail #yougotthis #yougotsnailed #makecicadatime #lapelpin #happygraduation ...

More fun finds on our second Brimfield scavenger hunt! Includes a sterling flower screw back earring, brass rose finding, art deco chain and 1905 Indian head penny. I also scored a lovely Smokey colored glass gem (tell me it’s not glass but it has to be since it was 3 for a dollar!) and lastly these sterling lovelies that are meant to be salt and pepper shakers. I am going to repair the tension on them and use them as spice holders for Havdalah! #makecicadatime #havdalah #sterling #antiquing #scavengerhunt #findings #antiquing #antiques #brimfield #brimfieldantiquesshow ...

Another successful scavenger hunt at this month’s Brimfield Antique Market! So many good finds! Sterling bee brooch, tiny vintage key, handmade recycled tin cars, a little glass gem (I’m going to reset), and my name in letterpress… #brimfield #makecicadatime #antiques #jewelry #antiquing ...

My Darwin pendant is coming together! I need to work on shortening the step bezel. Next will be a bail with a finch design. Then I’ll work on the tabs. I’m thinking of making a special custom chain for it too. Stay tuned! #makersgonnamake #makecicadatime #pendant #charlesdarwin #darwin #evolution #treeoflife @baltimorejewelrycenter @molly_rose_jewelry ...

Here comes project no. 2! Tab setting. I’m using a flat enameled piece I had made of Charles Darwin several years ago and just never did anything with. This will involve his famous Tree of Life sketch “I think” as he began to explore his theory of evolution and the origins of life. I will be doing some etching over the weekend to see if I can capture hop details on the wall of the bezel. If it works out, I might make a chain to go with it. #makecicadatime #charlesdarwin #evolution #finches #treeoflife #pendant @baltimorejewelrycenter @molly_rose_jewelry ...

I am pushing the limits of my bezel making skills. Project 1: bezel set ring…swipe for some progress shots. I still need to trim down the bezel wall before attaching my flower petals. #makecicadatime #handmade #silverring #botanicaljewelry #botanical #blossom @molly_rose_jewelry ...

My booth banner is finished!!! Just an hour on the sewing machine and my new pole system! The whole project cost about $29. It’s that time of year where I need to take updated booth pictures. What do you think? #makecicadatime #boothdesign #jewelryshow #craftmarket #craftshow ...

Cocktail ring in progress! This glass cabochon is something that I bought when I was in Europe probably about 15 years ago and it’s been sitting in my box forever and ever waiting for just the right idea and now I’m ready to make this into something that will match my newest cicada. #makecicadatime #glass #europeanvacation #viennaglamour #silverring #jewelry ...

Just some simple flower drops for today! #makecicadatime #flowers #blossoms ...

More beauty shots of this bat mitzvah name pendant. I’m just super pleased with how my first experiment with silver nitrate went after so many years of having not tried it in a while. The stone on this piece is pink tourmaline and the entire piece is solid sterling silver. Hoping that the new owner of this pendant enjoys it for a lifetime! #makecicadatime ...

Having fun playing with colors. Carved wood, brass and acrylic. #makecicadatime #jewelry #handmade #handmadejewelry #woodbeads ...