Earth’s Children

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What does this porcelain doll and the Amethyst geode she nestles in have in common? They are both Earth’s minerals, born deep inside the earth millions of years ago! They are children of the earth, and her treasures!

It moves me to think of Enchanted Dolls as Earth’s children, while the ancient process of using heat to transform brittle clay into hard, translucent porcelain, makes me feel connected to our ancient origins.

Porcelain is combination of Feldspar rock and Kaolin clay, while the Amethyst quartz grows in igneous rock.

I think it’s a huge part of why I keep choosing to work with porcelain over other, more modern, epoxy based materials - there is an ancient, natural magic in it that goes back to the begining of time and the birth of our planet. It’s Earth magic!

 

Doll shoe pendants in Sterling Silver

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Doll shoe pendants in Sterling Silver. One has bright polish finish while the other one has silver black patina. Love how these turned out last month. This pair is sold, but I have a few more available at the store.

And if you’ve been waiting to order something custom for you or your Enchanted Doll, like a corset or a crown or shoes, I finally have a few open spots for custom accessory orders at the beginning of next month.

 

Forest Bathing

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Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing, also known as Forest Therapy or Shinrin-yoku, is an old Japanese wellness practice of spending time in a forest, to restore mental and physical health. Turns out there is a tangible scientific reason why being in nature makes us feel so good.

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Tiny Flowers

Been making lots of tiny flowers, from tiny glass beads, for a tiny flower crown. And I need many more, because I intend to overdo this crown. Moderation is just not my cup of tea, it seems. Creative impulse calls, and I have to answer.

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