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Polished Bay of Fundy stones from the artist's collection

Bay of Fundy Stones: A Field Guide to the bay's...

Agate, jasper, quartz, mysterious green stones and tidal treasures—explore the remarkable geology of the Bay of Fundy through the eyes of a New Brunswick rockhound and jewellery artist.

Bay of Fundy Stones: A Field Guide to the bay's...

Agate, jasper, quartz, mysterious green stones and tidal treasures—explore the remarkable geology of the Bay of Fundy through the eyes of a New Brunswick rockhound and jewellery artist.

branded coffee cup surrounded by wire wrapped jewellery pieces

How to Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals

Learn how to cleanse and charge your crystals using smoke, sound, selenite, and moonlight. Simple, safe methods that actually work.

How to Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals

Learn how to cleanse and charge your crystals using smoke, sound, selenite, and moonlight. Simple, safe methods that actually work.

an overflowing basket of crystals and stones

✨ How to Choose a Crystal That Matches Your Energy

Choosing a crystal that matches your energy starts with tuning into your intention, trusting your intuition, and noticing how your body responds when you hold a stone. Warmth, tingles, calm,...

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✨ How to Choose a Crystal That Matches Your Energy

Choosing a crystal that matches your energy starts with tuning into your intention, trusting your intuition, and noticing how your body responds when you hold a stone. Warmth, tingles, calm,...

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New Year Intentions for Creatives: Gentle Beginnings and Small Miracles - Mother Of Metal

New Year Intentions for Creatives: Gentle Begin...

Discover where Mother of Metal is headed in 2026—weekly affirmations, mindful handmade jewelry, custom work, and a gentler, more intentional way forward.

New Year Intentions for Creatives: Gentle Begin...

Discover where Mother of Metal is headed in 2026—weekly affirmations, mindful handmade jewelry, custom work, and a gentler, more intentional way forward.

Spirals: The Ancient Symbol Woven Into Our Jewellery (and Souls)

Spirals: The Ancient Symbol Woven Into Our Jewe...

If you’ve hung around Mother of Metal for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve got a thing for spirals.  They sneak into my Palm Portals, wind around...

Spirals: The Ancient Symbol Woven Into Our Jewe...

If you’ve hung around Mother of Metal for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve got a thing for spirals.  They sneak into my Palm Portals, wind around...

Spiral Symbolism in Jewellery: Meaning, Energy, and the Story Behind Palm Portals - Mother Of Metal

Spiral Symbolism in Jewellery: Meaning, Energy,...

Each spiral is hand-forged from the inside out, so the flow is intentional, rooted at the centre, and radiating with purpose. Anchored around the middle finger, they adorn the hands...

Spiral Symbolism in Jewellery: Meaning, Energy,...

Each spiral is hand-forged from the inside out, so the flow is intentional, rooted at the centre, and radiating with purpose. Anchored around the middle finger, they adorn the hands...