blacksmithing

details from my adventure in metal manipulation at the crucible forge in oakland california.
images: my anvil and tools, the forge studio, punching a hole, tool collection, tapering the rod, the results.

ambrotype

8x10" ambrotype self portrait
2008

french jewelry caskets

antique french gilt ormolu beveled glass jewelry caskets

making sandals

details from my adventure in bespoke sandal making with rachel corry of rachel sees snail shoes in san francisco, ca.
images: sample sandals, patterns, tracing pattern, adjusting back strap, fitting sandals, gluing pieces, the finished product. 

(special thanks to gravel and gold for hosting the workshop)

daguerreotype

antique french daguerreotype in a paper mâché case with mother of pearl inlay

honey harvesting

details from my adventure in honey harvesting and bee wrangling with golden harvest beekeeping in redwood city california.
images: examining the hive, firing up the smoker, subduing the hive, returning the comb, bees going about their business, fresh honey.