• MATERIALS •
SILVER
Silver, revered across cultures and time periods, is a timeless symbol of purity and protection, its gleaming surface reflecting not only light but also the deep-rooted beliefs and traditions of humanity. In folklore and mythology, it is often associated with lunar energies and divine feminine forces, embodying qualities of intuition, clarity, and emotional balance. In fact, it is capable of dispelling negative energies and promoting spiritual well-being. It serves as a steadfast guardian for those who wear it. Silver is the metal of the Goddess, the Moon, the night, the secret, the mysterious, the High Priestess, the female energy, the life force in its hidden aspect. Silver is second to Gold in its electrical conductivity, and it, too, harmonizes well with most gemstones. Where gold emanates an extroverted energy. Silver is introvert. Where Gold engenders self-confidence, Silver encourages self-containment and inward reflection. Where Gold blazes fiery Light, Silver is a mirror to the soul, the metal of moonlight. Silver works best with stones that enhance psychic abilities and or work to heal the emotional body. In fairy tales, Silver symbolizes the journey through the dark forest and the confrontation with mystery.is the symbol of the unconscious realm, the world of the soul from which the archetypal patterns of life arise. Silver connects one to the female, the Goddess polarity.it aids in exploring the deep inner realms of emotion and intuition.
CRYSTALS
Crystals Acting as gatekeepers and conduits for energy, crystals hold the potential to become personalpower pieces, adding in various states of awareness and goal achievement. Programming acrystal involves projecting intentions and desires onto it, then allowing it to amplify andmanifest those intentions. Establishing a relationship with crystals is essential, akin tocommunicating with them as sentient beings, understanding their unique energies and howthey can align with one's own.I find joy in teasing out the innate essence of a gem, rather than imposing upon it a shapedictated by my own whims. There's a magic in accentuating its natural beauty, allowing it toguide the creation process. Each gem whispers secrets to me, guiding my hands as if it were acollaborator in the artistic endeavor. I perceive them not merely as stones, but aspersonalities, each possessing its own quirks and charms, much like humans ourselves.
CERAMIC
Clay, like a wise grandmother, holds within its earthy embrace the essence of ancient wisdomand nurturing energy. Working with clay is akin to engaging in a playful dance with theelements of nature, as it yields to the touch of skilled hands, molding and shaping with a fluidity that echoes the ebb and flow of life itself.Porcelain embodies a delicate elegance and refinement, its translucent quality evoking visionsof pristine purity and ethereal beauty. Originating from fine-grained clay meticulously craftedand fired at high temperatures, porcelain possesses a luminous quality that captures anddiffuses light in a mesmerizing display.