GaleForce Design Jewelry is 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!
Every fall, trees put on one of the most familiar seasonal displays of the year. Green leaves shift into shades of yellow, orange, red, purple and brown, sometimes all on the same tree. It can …
Celebrate seven years together with the traditional gift of copper. Learn the meaning behind this anniversary tradition and find handmade copper jewelry gift ideas.
Some jewelry is designed for a single purpose. My Double Leather Wraps give you a little more freedom. My handmade double leather wrap bracelets are designed to wrap comfortably around your wrist twice, creating a …
Because it’s a flower I have always appreciated, the dandelion has been part of my logo from the very beginning of GaleForce Design Jewelry…
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 …
