Welcome to my website! I am a self taught metalsmith who loves to work with sterling silver, copper and natural gemstones. I also try to incorporate materials like recycled guitar strings, guitar picks, wood, bone, and found objects. My goal is to create heirloom-quality one of kind works of art jewelry along with simple yet unique pieces for everyday wear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why the name Lemon? It’s all about attitude. Life is beautiful but sometimes it gives you lemons. I believe that a person’s character is determined by how they handle difficult situations. When life gives me lemons, I try my best to make lemonade. When life gives me beautiful gemstones and metal, I make jewelry. How … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions
Why Handmade and Why Me
Amazon, IKEA, Walmart, and big-box stores are popping up everywhere. Handmade goods are becoming more and more rare in our marketplace, as most items are factory produced, sometimes entirely by machines. Being handmade means so much more than simply being assembled by a person. In traditional silversmithing, the artist starts with metal (raw, sheet or … Continue reading Why Handmade and Why Me
Meet Laura
Hi, I’m Laura, a self-taught silversmith and beader from central Texas. Welcome to my very first blog post! I’m excited to have you follow along as I chronicle my adventures in silversmithing! Now, for a little backstory… Currently I live and create in Austin, TX however I grew up about 30 minutes south from here … Continue reading Meet Laura
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