Spark & Twig
@sparkandtwig.bsky.social
Gwendolyn the Metalsmith 🔥 Creating jewelry using traditional tools and techniques. Made with recycled or ethically sourced metals and stones. Often incorporating rescued elements and found objects 🌿
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Beginning Friday Nov 28, I’ll be giving away 100 small items, shipping via first class letter for free.
In return, I’ll be asking the volunteer recipients to make a direct donation to The Trevor Project.
I may lose followers in the process, but I hope not.
#LGBTQ+ #Pride #TrevorProject #100Sparks
In return, I’ll be asking the volunteer recipients to make a direct donation to The Trevor Project.
I may lose followers in the process, but I hope not.
#LGBTQ+ #Pride #TrevorProject #100Sparks
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Beginning Friday Nov 28, I’ll be giving away 100 small items, shipping via first class letter for free.
In return, I’ll be asking the volunteer recipients to make a direct donation to The Trevor Project.
I may lose followers in the process, but I hope not.
#LGBTQ+ #Pride #TrevorProject #100Sparks
In return, I’ll be asking the volunteer recipients to make a direct donation to The Trevor Project.
I may lose followers in the process, but I hope not.
#LGBTQ+ #Pride #TrevorProject #100Sparks
Also we inoculated these maple logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. With any luck, they’ll start producing in 12-18 months and will continue providing food for several years. Selling jewelry isn’t paying the bills these days, but mushrooms we can eat
November 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Also we inoculated these maple logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. With any luck, they’ll start producing in 12-18 months and will continue providing food for several years. Selling jewelry isn’t paying the bills these days, but mushrooms we can eat
Tiny baby blue oyster mushrooms. First time growing
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Tiny baby blue oyster mushrooms. First time growing
The wood in New Hampshire can be so scary this time of year!
October 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The wood in New Hampshire can be so scary this time of year!
Finally putting my studio back together! Metalsmith tip for those with limited space and commitment issues: Bolt your rolling mill to a piece of wood, then clamp that to the workbench. Can be moved when needed
October 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Finally putting my studio back together! Metalsmith tip for those with limited space and commitment issues: Bolt your rolling mill to a piece of wood, then clamp that to the workbench. Can be moved when needed
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"I want you to know that, whether or not you find that role that you’re supposed to play, your life does matter, and that every single day you live, you make a difference in the world. And you get to choose the difference that you make."
Dr. Jane Goodall leaves behind her last words
Photo: Katherine Holland In the place where I am now, I look back over my life. I look back at the world I’ve left behind. What message do I want to leave? I want to make sure that you all understand ...
janegoodall.ca
October 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
"I want you to know that, whether or not you find that role that you’re supposed to play, your life does matter, and that every single day you live, you make a difference in the world. And you get to choose the difference that you make."
I have a small collection of quality vintage bits — glass, stone, metal — that I’d like to send out into the world to inspire other artists and makers. Stay tuned. Details to come #mixedmedia #assemblage #art #upcycle #treasure #ecoartlove #artyear #artsky #destash
October 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I have a small collection of quality vintage bits — glass, stone, metal — that I’d like to send out into the world to inspire other artists and makers. Stay tuned. Details to come #mixedmedia #assemblage #art #upcycle #treasure #ecoartlove #artyear #artsky #destash
You guys, I’ve had no luck conditioning my rawhide mallet. I’ve beat it on concrete corners, soaked it in warm water, filed, and even scored it with a utility knife to help break the shellac but it’s still hard as a rock and mars my metal. Anyone have any tips or success stories to share?
September 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
You guys, I’ve had no luck conditioning my rawhide mallet. I’ve beat it on concrete corners, soaked it in warm water, filed, and even scored it with a utility knife to help break the shellac but it’s still hard as a rock and mars my metal. Anyone have any tips or success stories to share?
Found a feather
September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Found a feather
Our firstborn launched out into the world this week. My heart needs to learn how to be a parent of an adult
August 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Our firstborn launched out into the world this week. My heart needs to learn how to be a parent of an adult
My workspace. Selective focus and moody lighting to hide the 90 year old water-damaged walls
August 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
My workspace. Selective focus and moody lighting to hide the 90 year old water-damaged walls
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The best way to help beneficial insects is to provide high-quality habitat. This also creates a very pretty place for you to live. Please do your bit to support the essential animals at the base of the ecosystem.
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm
Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once, from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution.
theconversation.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The best way to help beneficial insects is to provide high-quality habitat. This also creates a very pretty place for you to live. Please do your bit to support the essential animals at the base of the ecosystem.
Sweet woodruff. Woodland native. Edible. Took a chance and bought a few half-dead plants from a local nursery at the end of last season, steeply discounted. Quite pleased now
May 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Sweet woodruff. Woodland native. Edible. Took a chance and bought a few half-dead plants from a local nursery at the end of last season, steeply discounted. Quite pleased now
As a student, I was always told that you couldn’t fuse sterling, but this is going okay so far
April 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As a student, I was always told that you couldn’t fuse sterling, but this is going okay so far
Found this a yard sale last summer. Didn’t know what it was. But I do now. Though I still don’t totally understand how it works
April 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Found this a yard sale last summer. Didn’t know what it was. But I do now. Though I still don’t totally understand how it works
Working extra hours at my other job, so haven’t made anything super exciting to share lately. But I cut and sized these waxes last night to send to an old friend who dabbles in subtractive methods of sculpture. He'll carve them, and I’ll be sand casting them in about 6 weeks
April 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Working extra hours at my other job, so haven’t made anything super exciting to share lately. But I cut and sized these waxes last night to send to an old friend who dabbles in subtractive methods of sculpture. He'll carve them, and I’ll be sand casting them in about 6 weeks
Witch hazel is in bloom here in New England. A welcome splash of color during mud season
March 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Witch hazel is in bloom here in New England. A welcome splash of color during mud season
This was a little tricker to bend than I expected, but it turned out well (whew) and the recipient was very very happy
March 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This was a little tricker to bend than I expected, but it turned out well (whew) and the recipient was very very happy
Not mine. Mystery metal, likely toxic. It was my friend’s daughter’s favorite ring, so I’m going to recreate it in sterling silver
March 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Not mine. Mystery metal, likely toxic. It was my friend’s daughter’s favorite ring, so I’m going to recreate it in sterling silver
Linocut print from @nicetriangle.com The typeface is rich with history, the “brugletters” (bridge letters) of Amsterdam. The lantern, to me, is a beacon and a reminder #bethelight
March 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Linocut print from @nicetriangle.com The typeface is rich with history, the “brugletters” (bridge letters) of Amsterdam. The lantern, to me, is a beacon and a reminder #bethelight
Faceted moonstone set in sterling silver
March 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Faceted moonstone set in sterling silver
Don’t let the lovely light fool you, the water is only 38°F today #BlueskyArtShow #Sunlight
March 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Don’t let the lovely light fool you, the water is only 38°F today #BlueskyArtShow #Sunlight
Sneak peek! Just in. From a couple of rockhounds / lapidary artists working in and around California. Wonderful, passionate peeps @squalidglobe.bsky.social and @optimisitcnihilism.bsky.social Thanks so much! I can't wait to build settings for these #ethicallysourced #jasper #agate #cabochons
March 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Sneak peek! Just in. From a couple of rockhounds / lapidary artists working in and around California. Wonderful, passionate peeps @squalidglobe.bsky.social and @optimisitcnihilism.bsky.social Thanks so much! I can't wait to build settings for these #ethicallysourced #jasper #agate #cabochons