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About Melinda

Environmental concerns are very important for Melinda’s practice as a whole and she strives to use responsibly sourced and reclaimed materials in her work, bringing together her visual content and the material substance of her creations in support of a sustainable nature-friendly approach.

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How It's Made

  • Step 1: Sourcing Reclaimed Wood

    I dig through scraps from my husband's woodworking shop to find the coolest wood combinations for each piece of jewelry.

  • Step 2: Cutting the Shapes

    Using a band saw, I cut out the jewelry shapes. Push sticks (upper left corner) guide the wood and keep my fingers safely away from the blade.

  • Step 3: Refining & Sanding

    I use a belt sander to refine the shapes and remove saw marks. The electrical tape protects my fingers - safety first!

  • Step 4: Slicing Thinner

    Next, I slice the shapes into thinner pieces using the band saw. Push sticks keep my fingers far from the blade.

  • Step 5: Sanding the Slices

    Back to the belt sander to remove saw marks from the freshly sliced pieces. Taped fingers are a must for this step!

  • Step 6: Hand Sanding 

    Each piece is hand-sanded with fine grit sandpaper to smooth the edges and remove any remaining imperfections.

  • Step 7: Applying Resin

    I apply the resin coating in my dust-free studio instead of the dusty workshop. Each side cures for 3 days. The resin highlights the natural colors and textures, making pieces look like glass or stone.

  • Step 8: Drilling Holes

    Using a drill press, I carefully drill holes needed to assemble the pieces into necklaces and earrings.

  • Step 9: Final Assembly

    The final step - assembling the wood pieces into wearable jewelry! Each piece is then tagged, photographed, and ready to share nature's beauty with you