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what’s up, i’m sam 👋
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💍 creating magical jewelry @starmi.studio

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That’s a wrap for term 2/3 of my Diploma in Fine Jewelry with @jewellersacademy!

Challenges came up, curses were shouted, problems were solved yet we pushed through to the finish line.

Between moving into our first home this term, finishing moving out of our last rental, and putting together this studio from scratch, i’m proud of this work that I completed in my new space! ✨

#finejeweler #diplomadiaries #jewellersacademydiploma

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October was a full spectrum of life — in the most human sense.

The month began in what I’d call creative equilibrium — that rare sweet spot where my environment, to-do lists, and dopamine all aligned. I birthed new work, followed through on school projects, and felt that flow every artist chases.

Then it got cold. I moved my bench back inside, which of course meant reworking the entire studio setup (again).

As surely as the moon rises and fades, I retreat when my creative energy is overused or not restored. And just as the moon pulls the tides, so does Grief — quiet and powerful, demanding stillness before equilibrium returns.

This year brought loss that wasn’t on my bingo card — two funerals for little ones who never got their chance to grow, the loss of my Grandmother, and another family member entering hospice. Even when grief isn’t directly mine, it still carves lessons into me: Presence. Gratitude. Community.

In these darker days, I’ve been regenerating — slowing down, recharging, and contemplating how I want to show up online.
As someone who builds brands and teaches others how to navigate social media, it’s strange to feel no motivation to exist there myself. But that’s the paradox of the creative cycle, isn’t it?

For now, I’m recuperating, reimagining, and planning.
✨ Stay tuned — the next chapter is in the works.

1️⃣ Won first place for my provincial printmaking piece, Affluence
2️⃣ Kitty demanded bench cuddles
3️⃣ First project in gold
4️⃣ & 5️⃣ Stone setting in progress
6️⃣–7️⃣ Collet project coming together
8️⃣ Broke an opal on a repair 😭
9️⃣–1️⃣1️⃣ Sand-cast experiments (shields + hand-carved ring)
1️⃣2️⃣ My Mimi and Addi — grateful for time with those I have
1️⃣3️⃣ Me at 16, peak princess era 👑

#OctoberReflections #CreativeEquilibrium #ArtistJourney #GriefAndGrowth #StudioLife #JewelryArtist #Printmaking #SlowSeason #CreativeRest #AuthenticArtistry #MindfulCreation #StarbornAtelier

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A look back at May/June, time flies by when you are living la vida loca with the people you love!! 👽🌀💜

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“Isn’t that just a hobby?”
Sure—if your hobby involves fire, molten silver, and turning ancient dreams into wearable spells.

The website is officially live.
Step into the myth: handcrafted rings, relics, and rituals await you. 🔗 is you know where!

#StarbornAtelier #JewelryWithLore #HandmadeJewelry #Silversmithing #WebsiteLaunch #SupportSmallBusiness #WitchyJewelry #WearableMagic #CraftedNotCopied

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11|14|2024 A million little moments led to this one 💍✨ Can’t wait to spend forever together ❤️

Pinch meeeeeee!

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Baby arriving March 2025✨♓️

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In March my partner & I took our first beginning jewelry class at @metalartsguildga and I have been hooked ever since.

The creative journey is really so special and a crazy thing to witness. In the last 10 years, i’ve worn many hats…

🧢 A photographer
🧢 A Printmaker
🧢 A undergrad student
🧢 A freelance photographer
🧢 A social media manager
🧢 A social media agency owner
🧢 A painter
🧢 A bookish business owner
and now…
🧢 A metalsmith ✨

All of these things may seem unrelated to each other, but each step in the process has led me to the next, better, more fulfilling role I get to play. I remember meeting a local creative jewelry maker when I was in college and thinking, ”Wow. You can do this for a living??” And I guess then, that seed was planted.

It’s amazing coming to a full circle moment, and yet, this is just the beginning!

I can’t wait to share what I’ve been making, and take you all with me on this journey, if you’ll have me, of course! ✨

#atlantasmallbusiness #bookishmerch #bookishart #atlantaartist #atlantajeweler #bookishjewelry

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✨I want a clear summer sky✨

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NEW DATE!

After careful consideration, Science Gallery Atlanta has decided to postpone the EcoCommunity Fair to Saturday, June 15th. Thank you for your understanding and we will see you in June!

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Up next! 🌿🌿
Join us on May 11th for the EcoCommunity Fair! Featuring Atlanta area nonprofits working toward a greener future and local artists selling their sustainable products, this event has something for everyone! Register at the link in our bio!
#atlantaartists #sustainability #sgaresilientearth

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laugh until I cry

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