process

foraged and formed in Philadelphia

Jewelry is created in small batches in my small home studio. Dictated by the seasons, natural objects are carefully handpicked throughout the city. The foraged material is then preserved, sealed, and coated with conductive paint. During the process of electroforming, the piece is submerged in a electrochemical bath while copper is slowly transferred and deposited onto the object’s surface. This encases and permanently preserves the piece in copper. The electroforming process typically takes 24-72 hours to ensure a strong plating. To finish, pieces are darkened with patina to bring out details and left unsealed to showcase the ever-changing beauty of copper. Care and love are involved in every step.

Sustainability is also a huge focus in during production. I use recycled copper as the source metal and reuse all leftover scraps. I also use sustainable practices such as closed-loop systems to ensure I am using precious resources such as water in the most efficient way possible.