GaleForce Design Jewelry is handmade copper jewelry for those who feel most alive outdoors. Crafted in Colorado, my designs carry the texture and rhythm of the wild places I love. These organic pieces are for people who feel at home where the trail turns quiet and the air smells like rain. They’re made for folks who don’t follow trends; they follow the pull of the outdoors.
This ain’t your granny’s jewelry, unless she’s got a wild streak!
Jeweler’s saw blades are one of those things that seem simple until you actually have to choose them. The numbering feels backward, there are a lot of options, and it’s not always clear why you’d …
If you’ve ever worked with metal or been curious about the process of transforming raw materials into beautiful jewelry, you may have come across acetylene gas. This fascinating compound plays a crucial role in the …
When I first started working with metal, I remember staring at all the tools out there and wondering what I actually needed. Over time I learned that the jeweler’s saw is really the heart of …
The cardinal has carried meaning for a long time. Different cultures have their own way of seeing it, but the theme is usually the same: connection.
When most people think of copper, they imagine small, shiny nuggets tucked into rock. But some copper is far from ordinary. Near Lake Superior, a 19-ton slab known as the Lake Copper was discovered, one …
Annealing is one of the most essential steps in jewelry making, and having the right tools makes all the difference. When it comes to the basic supplies for annealing in metalsmithing, a few key items …
When you’re deep into designing and shaping metal, the right tools aren’t just helpful, they’re essential. Over the years of building GaleForce Design Jewelry, I’ve tested countless tools and supplies to find what truly works …
Hidden in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula is a copper wonder that feels like the earth showing us its raw strength. At the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum in Houghton, you can stand in front of the …
I’m excited to share that GaleForce Design Jewelry—my line of handmade copper jewelry—is now available at Mountainkind Breckenridge. This welcoming shop sits in the heart of Breckenridge, Colorado, and celebrates art, adventure, and community in …
Creating precise holes in metal is one of those small details that can make or break a jewelry design. If you go straight in with a drill bit, it’s easy for the bit to skate …
