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How to Find the Perfect Engagement Ring
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Picking out an engagement ring is tons of fun … but also pretty overwhelming! So much emotion and excitement rides on this one decision that selecting the right ring can feel like an impossible task. What if it’s too flashy? What if he wanted something chunkier? What if she flat-out HATES it? Fear not, Nearly Newlyweds! I’m here to help! I’ve worked with hundreds of couples to select or custom-design their dream rings, so I’ve learned a thing or two about how to narrow the field. I’ve got a series of questions—almost a decision tree—that will guide you toward...
Playing with Pearls for a Gallery Show at Aaron Faber
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How I Push Past Creative Blocks and Find Inspiration
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Challenge of the New: Creating My Origami Line
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It always fascinates me to hear artists describe sudden flashes of inspiration, or ideas for new work that appear fully-formed in their minds. I’ve been lucky enough to experience this creative kismet a few times, but generally design concepts incubate in my brain for a good long time before emerging, ready for execution! This was definitely the case for my new Origami collection. I let the idea simmer for several years before I even began tinkering with drawings. I have always been inspired by paper art, both folded and cut. Taking a flat sheet of metal and turning it into...
How I Work: Making a Custom Diamond Wedding Ring!
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