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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The last of the new things for the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair, Urbana, IL, 10-4 Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd - rain or shine. Tumbled stone pendants - a few in Campitos turquoise and many in Sonoran Sunrise stone. A 2026 exclusive and when they are gone, they're gone. $60 - $95.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New jewelry work for this weekend's sale - rain or shine - August 1st and 2nd - 10-4 both days - The Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois. These are larger Fordite pieces made with substantial, heavy silver. Most have solid silver backs. They range from $195 - $310. I love the colors!

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New jewelry work for this weekend's in-person sale - rain or shine - August 1st and 2nd - The Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois. Pieces will be added to my website after the weekend. Forged sterling silver and salvaged auto body steel pendants. Each one of a kind. $85 - $150

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Had some great time off in New Mexico this spring (photo) and came back with new inspiration, a few gemstones, and lots of plans for the rest of 2026. I have one in-person event a month for the rest of the year where I'll be selling my unisex forged silver jewelry. Photos of new work coming soon!

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

1/3 - Welcome to 2026! 2025 was, well, it was a year. It was a challenging year for me. My jewelry business did not receive nearly the attention I wanted to give it thanks to other parts of life. But, new year, new focus. In spite of sky-high silver prices, I have ideas! I have new work planned!

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Does this qualify as an "unadvertised sales event"? I will be selling my jewelry along the river in Peoria, Illinois this weekend (like, TOMORROW) at the annual Peoria Art Guild sale! At Riverfront Park - entry fee of $10. Sept. 27, 10-5 and Sept. 28, 10-4. See you down by the river!

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Two stragglers to my site update last week. Smaller protective sterling silver najas! The thicker double crescent on the left is around 1" square: small but substantial. The one on the right is more delicate: a combined naja and dragonfly. Link in bio - click "naja pendants" on site homepage.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

How do I get into a group or starter pack here for jewelry artists? I thought I was in one at the end of 2024, then life happened, and now I can't seem to get any traction here with a new post. Ideas?

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

The website had been updated with new work! See comments for links to specific pages for each type of work. Snakes, Stones, and Protective Amulets!

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Sun snakes! Hand forged silver snakes basking in the bright circle of a sun. Available this weekend at the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, IL (10-4 both days) and added to my website after this event.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I will never stop making naja pendants.They are an ancient symbol of protection against the evil eye adopted by many cultures across history. I finished some nice heavy ones made from hand-forged sterling silver, as well as some that are smaller and lighter. For men, women, and everyone in between.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Just finished - a smaller-scale hand-forged sterling silver crop circle pendant that swings at an angle from the bail.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Finished! Rough slabbed Royston turquoise in full silver settings with cutaway backs to show the turquoise river. So glad to have this longstanding project completed.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Okay, it's been awhile! All those plans I had to really advance my jewelry business in the first half of 2025 were interrupted. But now it's time to get back to doing what I love in the second half of the year. Next up, the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois this weekend (August 2-3).

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Coming up soon! My next in-person sale. Part of the county-wide (Champaign County, IL) Boneyard Arts Fest weekend.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It's cold where I live. Too cold to solder in the garage, and life has been occupying every second with other things demanding attention. My 15 in-progress pieces are waiting and I can't wait to get to them in a few more weeks. Until then...

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Not the most complex or "showy" pieces I make, but I just love them. They can be worn by anyone, with anything. My "take the backroads" cuffs. I texture each one with my favorite hammer, shape it to size with a nylon mallet, stamp lettering inside and oxidize to accentuate details. Link in bio.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I posted earlier that my February 8th in-person sale is my first sale of 2024. Gah! Of course I meant 2025! Thanks for alerting me to that. I really did proofread that before posting…apparently not enough! Guess I’m wishing to go back to 2024.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I will be selling at this sale - my first in-person sale of 2024- with a great group of artists. Break out of the Midwest winter monotony - shop for some meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts for someone special AND for yourself because YOU deserve it! See you there!

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I'm so thankful for going over 200 followers here. Thank you! There has been a stretch of cold weather lately. Below zero. Soldering in an unheated garage is out, but it's supposed to be in the 40's this weekend! Up next? A limited collection of Royston turquoise pendants. (Very early stages here.)

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

It’s 2025! A year to make your mark! I’ll start by marking all of my one-of-a-kind jewelry with my own distinctive hallmark stamp. I’ll post more often with in-progress photos and video (I can get better at video, right?). Website link in bio - scroll to “follow along” & share your email for updates

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Even though the art advent calendar ended yesterday, here’s one more. A road cuff with the dotted line passing lane, a NM Zia sun, 4-directions terminals, and Royston turquoise stone. Love Royston turquoise - it looks like a river from the air. Happy Holidays! 25 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Fordite and silver pendant. Hangs in different directions depending on where chain falls in the ring. 24 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Didn’t get it done “in time” for the holidays? I’d argue it’s BETTER to receive a surprise gift out of the blue when it’s not a holiday. My website is open with U.S. Priority (or Ground Advantage with tracking for ear pins) included in the price. Be unique. www.redemberforge.com

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Asymmetrical silver cuff with Fordite. 23 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Started as two najas, ended in a new category of pendants - my cold-forged crop circle pendants. Sterling silver. 22 December 2024 #artadventcalendar #solstice

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Lariat style Sterling silver mid-century design necklace. 21 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Forged sterling silver retro style pendant with salvaged auto body steel. 20 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Sterling silver “bar” pendants with salvaged auto body steel from a vintage (l-r) Mercury Cougar, Chevy Impala, and Plymouth Valiant. Heavy/thick silver backing. 19 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Sterling silver bezel set Fordite pendant. 18 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Sterling silver and Fordite “bullseye” pendant with vintage motel sign design. 16 December 2024 #artadventcalendar #vintagemotel #vintagesign #fordite #metalsmith

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Sterling silver keychain (a bit dinked up from me using it) with Fordite from the now-demolished plant where the ‘67 Impalas were made, cut into the shape of the Impala. Commercially-available dog tags stamped with that info. 15 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Sterling silver Wendigo skull pendant. Skull cut and ground by hand from thick rectangular stock and horns forged from sterling silver wire and soldered together. Leather cord. 14 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Hand-forged Sterling silver modern concho hat band on gray leather strap with silver adjustable double ring closure. 13 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Hand-forged (hammered) longhorn naja - a reinvention of a traditional shape originally meant to protect from the evil eye. Sterling silver. 12 December 2025 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Sterling silver highway double center line road cuff with glass-covered fabric cabochons (cabs made by @squeevening.bsky.social ) made from screen-used costume material from a favorite TV show. 11 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Sterling silver pendant with Fordite from the now-demolished factory that produced the 1967 Chevy Impala. Stamped on the back with “1967”. Silver tube rivet 10 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I listed several dozen sterling silver ear pins on my site last night. Check them out if you are curious. redemberforge.com/product-cate...

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Sterling silver retro gas station cuff - cast station and forged double cuff meant to recall the center lines in the highway. Stamped inside with “refuel” as a reminder to take a break. 9 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

Hyper-realistic and detailed retro gas station cast in silver sitting atop a silver double cuff bracelet.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

A very liberal take/variation on the ancient naja (evil eye protection) symbol. Cold-forged from sterling silver round and square wire, parts silver soldered together. 8 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

A naja pendant in sterling silver with crescent shaped center and a “V” shaped vertical element. Made by hand with a hammer from sterling silver and uneven surfaces and hammer marks are visible. Oxidized with black oxidizing chemicals then polish after oxidation for a satin finish and vintage look.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Sterling silver cuff bracelet with salvaged auto body steel from a 1957 Chevy Bel Air. 6 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Handmade for a friend (who is also the best dog mom). Wide forged sterling silver cuff bracelet with dog teeth (removed during a necessary medical procedure). Overarching silver piece to protect the teeth from impact. 5 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A silver pendant with parts of it forged (shaped with a hammer) and a piece of salvaged auto body steel from a 1961 Plymouth Valiant. Inspired by the design of mid century modern motel and diner signs. Soldered together, metal attached with a tube rivet. 4 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

Silver pendant with forged (tapered with a hammer) center spike and mid century modern design inspired by mid century motel signs. Featuring a red-orange piece of salvaged auto body steel from a 1961 Plymouth Valiant cut with a hand saw in a mid century arrow shape and attached with a single tube rivet. Surrounded by small open squares of silver.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

A large cuff bracelet I made for myself with a cool piece of (we think) Corvette Fordite I received for my birthday. Hand forged sterling silver. 3 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

Sterling silver cuff bracelet with a double stacked band, hammered texture, and large Fordite “stone” - layers of car paint from old car factories shaped like a gemstone. Handmade one if a kind.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Sorry all - of course I forgot to post the day so here’s a redo. A cold-forged sterling silver naja pendant I made. 2 December 2024 #artadventcalendar

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

“Officially” announcing on Cyber Monday, but my new jewelry website is ready, at long last. It’s up and hopefully everything is functioning. www.redemberforge.com I welcome anyone interested to sign up for my email newsletter (on site’s homepage) Goodbye Etsy fees!!!

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Three of my cold-forged sterling silver 4-directions naja pendants. Handmade protective symbols for everyday wear.

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Red Ember Forge Jewelry @redemberforge.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Sterling silver double cuff with Fordite and a hidden message (take the long way home).

Sterling silver textured cuff bracelet with black and white Fordite “stone”.

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