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Melanie Merenda

@creatures_virtue

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✨making tooth jewelry in AVL NC✨ @tracksidestudios375art
Next Class ~ beaded plants 11/7
⤵️Tooth jewelry info and class sign up⤵️

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I know it’s crazy to being talking about Christmas already, but if you’re planning on sticking tooth jewelry in some stockings this December, you MUST place your order by October 31 👻🦷🎁

Santa’s teaming up with the tooth fairy on this one
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#witchyvibes #customjewelry #memorialjewelry #catmom #christmas taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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Would you do this with your bestie’s teeth?
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#customjewelry #witchythings #gothgirl #memorialjewelry #catlife #toothjewelry taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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I don’t wanna tell y’all how long it took me to get this voiceover sounding ok 😆

This project was such a fun challenge! At first I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to recycle her gold with the tools I have available, but I’m happy with the solution I arrived at.

I also love that she wanted to incorporate this little pebble her dog brought her. It’s a tiny detail that makes the ring extra special 🐾

Solid 14k yellow gold band, with sterling silver settings

I’m currently taking custom orders for August. If you have an idea you’d like to bring to life, let’s chat!
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#customjewelry #witchyvibes #memorialjewelry #dogmom #catmom taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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PSA: if you’d like your stockings stuffed with teeth this holiday season, you must place your order by October 31st 💀🎁🦷

My November bookings are full, and December is filling up fast, so if you know you’ll need something by Christmas now is the time!
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#customjewelry #memorialjewelry #witchyvibes #christmas #doglover taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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EDIT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th 😅
I’m teaching a beaded plant making workshop on Saturday November 7th @tracksidestudios375art in the @riverartsdistrictasheville!

Bring something cute you’d like to use as a planter, or choose from some of my favorite thrifted finds. We’ll be stringing beads all afternoon, and by the time we’re done you’ll have your own sparkling beaded plant to hang in your window ☀️🌱✨

Thanks @awallphotography for these photos of the pop up workshop I did last month @mana.fest2026 ✨ I had so much fun, and I’m excited for this next one!

You can sign up on Trackside’s website, or peep the 🔗 in my bio!
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#riverartsdistrictasheville #artclass #beadwork #upcycling #exploreasheville taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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Yes, you can send me your human bestie’s tooth as well 👯

Citrine and dog tooth commission from earlier this week 🧡

I’ve got a few custom spots left for November, hmu and let’s make something!
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#Customjewelry #memorialjewelry #witchyvibes #dogmom #bestie taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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ManaFest has been years in the making, and to have seen it come to life is magical ✨✨ Throwing a music festival is a surreal experience, and honestly much more work than I could’ve anticipated. I’ll be catching up on sleep for a while 🥱

So many people were involved, and I’m just blown away by how kind and generous everyone has been with their time. An incredible community has formed around this event, and I’m grateful to have been involved in its planning.

I’ve been putting most of my creative energy into making jewelry for the last 14 years, and it’s been really nice to work in some other mediums, and have it be so well received. Thank you everyone who came and interacted with my art. Whether it was stopping by the Philosopher’s Stop for a cup of tea, participating in my beaded plant workshop, or making a new festival fit for yourself at the free boutique, I appreciate y’all so much 🥲

Thank you also to @awallphotography and @rheneydazephotography for coming out and capturing ManaFest so beautifully with all your photos 💕

Excited for next year! ✨✨ taken in Anderson, South Carolina by @creatures_virtue

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I’ve been having so much fun with these thicker more organic designs I’ve been getting to work on lately 😍😍 keep em coming

This baby tooth birthstone ring is hand carved and cast in 14k yellow gold. Then set with an Australian opal, two rubies, a London blue topaz, and an amethyst.

Got a few spots left for November orders, hmu and let’s make something!
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#Customjewelry #babyteeth #memorialjewelry #witchyvibes #gothgirl taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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✨Wow, we’re still fucking unpacking 😮‍💨

We’ve been to all sorts of festivals, because we love dancing, and music, and people.

Eventually, it became a dream to bring that home with us, and do it in our own way. We love music and dancing and being kind toward each other, and we know other people do too.

Manafest is our attempt at throwing a party, nay, a festival, we’d want to hang out at, and dance at.

For our first big party, it turned out better than we anticipated (a little bit ;))

Thank you to everyone who helped us. Throwing a festival is a huge undertaking, and so many skilled individuals came together to make this happen.

Manafest would not have been possible without the help of our dear friend @mindgoblin_official. Thank you for helping us bring all these people together, and for all your work organizing the renegade stage.

To @pyro.possum and all the flowmies ❤️‍🔥 Y’all went above and beyond, appreciate you bringing the heat.

@rheneydazephotography @awallphotography thank you both so much for coming out and capturing ManaFest with all your amazing photos

We’re excited to shared what we’ve got in store for next year ✨ taken in Anderson, South Carolina by @creatures_virtue

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Two puppy canines and a tiny Australian opal set in sterling silver. This yin yang inspired design is one of my favorites ☯️
I’ve got a few custom spots left for November! If you’ve got some teeth, hit me up and let’s make something :)
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#Customjewelry #memorialjewelry #dogmom #witchyvibes #opal taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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I brought my silver stacking ring workshop to the @galleryflatrock this weekend!

Over the course of about 2 hours students learned introductory silver smithing skills, and everyone went home with 2 rings they made themselves 💍💍

Follow me to stay up to date on my class schedule, or reach out if you’d like me to bring a class to you!
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#workshop #artclass #jewelrymaking #asheville #artgallery taken in The Gallery at Flat Rock by @creatures_virtue

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Would you do this with your bestie’s teeth??

This customer wanted something classic to pair with a silver and aquamarine ring she wears daily. We landed on my split shank design, and added a tiny Australian opal 🩵

Currently taking orders for October, hmu and let’s make something!
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#customjewelry #catlover #memorialjewelry #witchyvibes #gothgirl taken in Trackside Studios at 375 Depot by @creatures_virtue

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