GaleForce Design Jewelry is handmade copper jewelry inspired by the wild places and wildlife I love. These organic pieces are for people who feel most alive outdoors. They’re made for folks who don’t follow trends; they follow the pull of the outdoors.
I handcraft each design using acid etching, fire, and traditional metalsmithing techniques.
This ain’t your granny’s jewelry, unless she’s got a wild streak!
Before I ever worked at a jewelry bench, I learned to read fire and understand how heat behaves as a wildland firefighter. On the fire line, you are never just watching the flame in front …
This is a common question in jewelry studios, especially home studios. After patina work, there is often a small amount of used liver of sulfur left over, and it is not always clear what to …
The dandelion has been part of my logo from the very beginning of GaleForce Design Jewelry. I’ve always been drawn to them, though not for the reasons I’m about to share. For me, dandelions have …
How unexpected connections in artisan jewelry can create deep, personal meaning for those who find beauty in the most surprising pieces.
I recently had the opportunity to be part of VoyageDenver’s Life & Work series, where I shared more about the story behind GaleForce Design Jewelry, what inspires my designs, and what it’s like creating and …
The name GaleForce Design Jewelry has roots in both nature and strength. A “gale” is not just a word for strong winds. It’s a precise measurement that carries history, symbolism, and imagery that resonate deeply …
I’ve got some exciting news to share! My work is now available at Lupine Gallery in Gunnison, Colorado. Lupine Gallery is a brand new gallery that opened in April. It already feels like a space …
Liver of sulfur is one of those materials that most jewelers hear about early on, but it can feel a little mysterious at first. It smells odd, it reacts fast, and it can feel intimidating …
I’m really excited to share that GaleForce Design Jewelry is now available at One10 Gallery in Frederic, Wisconsin. This gallery is known for its thoughtfully curated mix of art, fine craft, and handmade work from …
The Giant Copper Boulder of Michigan: A Story of Time and Ice Imagine walking through the forests and hills of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, metal detector in hand, hoping to find something unusual. In 1997, two …
