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Imaginaries are creations of from classic stories, memories and images from our childhood. When I was a child I often escaped into the land of Alice, Fairies, Gnomes, and Hobbits. I want to recreate some of that magic in my jewelry and dolls. I use copper, brass and silver as well as found materials in my work. My robot dolls are fantastical assemblages that evoke memories in anyone who remembers not only the things they are recycled from, but the childhood memories that come floating to the surface when you encounter them. Illustrations are from fairy tales and well known books. Many pieces have vintage optical lens pendants. The lens magnifies the image and it looks great. I hand bead most of my necklaces with handmade beaded chain or custom mixed seed beads. If you would like a different chain, let me know. We can mix and match or I can make up something special.

I recently have added some of my mini robot dolls to the site. I love collecting old mini tins! I have piles of them, so I decided to upcycle them so they could go to good homes. I was originally thinking Christmas ornaments- what a fun tree that would be! Enjoy taking a look.