Stick up for yourself, son.

I am back in school, and already things are pretty crazy.

Since this is my last year, I get my own work space.

It is essentially a closet that I share with two other (awesome) people.

I am excited to have my own space and my own bench and my own cluttered corner.

Don't let this photo fool you. It really is a closet.

I finally finished the project I've been working on since the beginning of the summer.

Here are the wax pieces I made in June, before casting or anything else fancy:

Here's a photo of the components a week or so ago:

And here's the finished brooch:

I'm pleased with the way it came out.

As an unforeseen bonus, it makes wonderful noises

when you wear it and the pieces clink together.

I also finished up some of the rings I cast over the summer.

Here are the waxes from June:

And here are some photos of the finished ring:

I've been working on several other projects,

including a series for my senior portfolio.

I'll have photos of those soon.