Latest issue Jul 1, 2025

July Newsletter

Hello friends!
First, because these items are timely: If you are in the San Francisco or East Bay area, there is a brand new summer art fair July 6th at the Crucible in Oakland, where I will be selling brand new chainmail and pendants. And "The Gray Area" exhibit is on display at ACCI Gallery in Berkeley through July 13th, this black and white necklace is part of the show. Come visit, see art!

The San Leandro Cherry Festival was last month and it was amazing! My best show to date, and I loved seeing familiar faces (I have regulars now??) and vibing with my people. Truly, this one-day show restored my confidence. If the national news is making you sick to your stomach lately, go find yourself the nearest town fair, church festival, farmer's market, or art walk. Be outside, meet people, stroll, buy from a local artist! Reconnect with the goodness in your community.

ALSO now through July 23rd is an especially good time to purchase from Etsy!
For a limited time, Etsy has reduced the fees they charge to artists. You get hand made art, and your favorite artists get to keep even more of the money. Be sure to use (and share!) this link: https://katjewelrydesign.etsy.com

Things Completed

🦑 In June I made FOUR ammonite pendants! (and I keep calling them squids)
💎 I made a gemstone bracelet for myself 😲 (and talked about it)
🌟 My new welder got a workout making a tiny ring and a twisting bracelet

Things In Progress

🦑 More Ammonites with more Amusing Artifacts
⛓ More delicate chainmail, more chunky chainmail
🌞 Hot weather is here, and so perhaps some stone cutting?
🌴 And a little vacation at the end of the month!