🖤 Big moves, big dreams!
I’m starting to pack up for the move to 20 E Bridge Street in Spring City—a new (to me) artist studio space filled with potential @springcitymillstudios

This gives a peek behind the scenes: what’s boxed up, what’s on deck, and the furniture that’s ready to roll.

It’s a little chaotic, a lot exciting, and just the beginning of something amazing! Stay tuned as the space comes to life. 💫

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Gratitude, sunshine, and space to just breathe.

The weather was amazing, the pace refreshingly slow. I soaked up time with family—both in person and virtually—shared love with the amazing women in our life, made space for a new project, and gave myself the gift of simply being.

So thankful—and so glad I allowed myself to table all the things, just for the day.

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are you enjoying your weekend? The skies here have cleared and I’m so enjoying all the changes going on around us.

Our yard was planted with so much thought (former homeowner then my DH). We go from snowdrops (white) to daffodils (yellow & white) to all the purples.

We have 2 different lilacs, allium, some purple bell flower (from my sister @_tanya_michele and my nana) and the most recent addition - hydrangeas (thank you SB💜).

This round of color will soon give way to peony pinks then the annuals and a few later blooming perennials.

Oh how I love this time of year!
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Wishing all the special Moms a wonderful Mother’s Day!

#tamarahonaman
#floweringgarden

Ready for a day of creativity? Join @SandraLupoDesigns and me for a fun day of resin and wireworking to create your own `𝗦` 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽.⁣
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We`ll be hosting this workshop at 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗳𝘁, 𝗡𝗝 - hosted by 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗻𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 program. ⁣
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𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 & 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 6/7, 10-3:00. ⁣
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We`ll be bringing all you need to create the pendant, including tools available for your use. ⁣
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All information can be found through the parks & rec website. ⁣
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𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 5/14 𝗮𝘁 8:00 𝗮.𝗺. ⁣
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Suggestion is to register for an account ahead of time then visit the site as soon as reg opens. There are limited seats and this is the only jewelry workshop being help during their summer program. ⁣
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Hope to see you there!⁣
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#resinart #resinjewelry #handmadejewelry #wirewrap #pendants #sterlingsilver #jewelrydesign #nunndesign

Progress on this iteration of earrings (originally designed as a project for my upcoming book.) Can you see the difference in the two earrings at the end?

Firing ✅
Pin finishing ✅
Tumble polish ✅

Next up. Some @jooltoolusa polishing
Radial disc (started with blue thanks to all the other polishing done so far, then progressed thru green) ✅
Special magic yellow buffing wheel ✅

Now the bronze is shining and gleaming like gold ✨

A little more finishing work then these are off to @studiojsd in Grand Haven, MI where I will teach this and other projects week of 6/16. Looking forward to seeing you there!

#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrymaking
#metalclayjewelry

Ready for a day of creativity? Consider joining us!

@sandralupodesigns and I will be co-teaching a resin and wire working workshop at Thompson Park, Monmouth County, Lincroft, NJ on 6/7/2025.

Sandra and I will guide you in working with 3 different resins, using open back bezels (@nunndesign bezels shown here) then creating the ‘S’ Pendant using sterling silver wire.

visit the Monmouth County Parks website (starting on 5/9) to view the summer catalog for all details.
@monmouth_county_parks
Registration opens 5/14 @8:00 a.m.

#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrymaking
#resinjewelery

Thank you to all who asked how you can order something you saw displayed during a recent in-person event. My site is stocked with all the things with a few pieces highlighted right here. (Trying the shopping from a reel option out for the first time so I hope it works okay for you!) you can always visit my website for a complete offering. (Link in bio) www.tamarahonaman/myshopify.com

I truly appreciate your interest in my work and your support. If I can get something in the mail for you tomorrow, so you have a gift for someone special, be sure to let me know in the comments or via DM.

#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelrymaking

Do you make and sell your jewelry? It’s been a minute since I’ve exhibited for real, so I’m kinda starting over.

If you’re updating your display, I’m happy to share one new piece I feel is working (so far!) in case it might help you.

I had new “business cards” made that I planned to use specifically for hanging earrings and maybe pendants on/from.

I pulled out these punches I’ve had forever (like 10+ years, really). I actually bought them from the inventor herself, at a Bead Fest show (if memory serves me).

I’m missing the 4th in the series (small hole punches) so need to track that down. I see the punches are now available on amazon! (Check out @easy_earring_cards

I sat down one night and gave the punches a whirl. Then tried out the earrings and pendants to see if they would really work out okay on the card and with the cut outs.

I then carefully placed all the cards, with pieces in place, into my travel trays. Day of the show I got the cards set up and feel like they did the job.

The cards really held up to the trauma of stowing and travel and they did well when being picked up and put back into place by customers.

I noticed a few “scratches” on a few of the cards but know they were from me! And I noticed some impressions made by more textured pieces - likely caused from stacking while stowing.

All in all 👍🏼

I have some earrings and pendants that are too long for the cards to be displayed in the wooden racks you can see I used this past weeksend. I’ll remedy that by punching a hole at the top of the card and hanging them on a rack next time.

On to the next challenge…

Have a tip to share? I’d appreciate anything you have to offer. 🩷

#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelrymaking