The Kinesthetic Creative - Weaving a Life of Compassion and Connection

Cosmic Unicorn color palette graphic with seafoam, light blue and lilac swatches. The graphic is framed with a light blue cgi chainmaille mesh design

Cosmic Unicorn Color Palette - Dreamy, Iridescent Jewelry

Shiny pastels combine into an iridescent shimmer in the Cosmic Unicorn color palette, a customer favorite. This colorway originated from a fan comment. I’d posted an image of a tapered stainless st...

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March Madness Color Palette Showdown!

Update: Congratulations to the winner - Seashell!Thank you to everyone who participated! It's March Madness time ... but in color! This battle of the hues features all the color palettes I've showc...

Seashell color palette graphic by Rebeca Mojica with champagne, seafoam and light blue swatches. The graphic is framed with an seafoam cgi chainmaille mesh design. Beneath the swatches are images of chainmaille jewelry made in this palette

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Seashell Color Palette - Subtle Iridescent Shimmer

With champagne, seafoam and light blue, the seashell palette is soft and serene. I came up with this palette while weaving a neutral-color bracelet. One of my champagne rings fell, rolled and lande...

Caribbean color palette graphic by Rebeca Mojica with lime, aqua and blue swatches. The graphic is framed with an aqua cgi chainmaille mesh design. Beneath the swatches are images of chainmaille jewelry made in this palette

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Caribbean Color Palette - A Splash of Paradise

Lime, aqua and blue combine into a refreshing tropical paradise in the Caribbean color palette. When creating this palette, I closed my eyes and tried to remember what it was like spending childhoo...

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My Top Reads for 2024: Sci-Fi, Science, LGBTQ+ Stories & More

If you've ever wondered how many audiobooks a professional crafter can listen to, the answer is ... a lot! As a chainmailler who spends hours a day working with my hands, plus my daily walks to the...

Flame color palette graphic by Rebeca Mojica with gold, orange and red swatches. The graphic is framed with an orange cgi chainmaille mesh design. Beneath the swatches are images of chainmaille jewelry made in this palette

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Flame Color Palette - Fire Up Your Style

The Flame color palette combines gold, orange, and red for an unmistakably fiery look. This energetic combination is perfect for those who identify with fire signs, or anyone who simply wants to ma...

Ice Queen color palette graphic with ilver, light blue, lavender, azure, blue and purple swatches. The graphic is framed with a icy blue cgi chainmaille mesh design

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Ice Queen Color Palette - Frosty, Regal Hues

The chilly Ice Queen palette features silver and blue shades to represent ice, with a splash of purple for royalty. This colorway came about while developing a kit for Blue Buddha Boutique's tutori...

Collage featuring 25 pieces of Rebeca Mojica jewelry, with the words Thank You beneath a statement bib scalemaille necklace in orange, red and violet

2.5k Pieces Of Jewelry Sold Last Year: Thank You for an Incredible Year!

When my year-end report showed 2,555 pieces of jewelry sold and shipped in 2024, I had to pinch myself. I knew I’d been a busy weaver, but that large—and nice-looking!—number was a surprise. I’m ov...

Rocker Chic color palette graphic with silver, light grey, light blue and lilac swatches. The graphic is framed with a hot pink cgi chainmaille mesh design

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Rocker Chic Color Palette - Rebellious Pink & Black

Rock on with this bold combination of hot pink, violet and black! The Rocker Chic color palette captures the energy and unapologetic attitude of rock ’n’ roll. Shown in the collage, starting fro...

Snow Fairy color palette graphic with silver, light grey, light blue and lilac swatches. The graphic is framed with a light white cgi chainmaille mesh design

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Snow Fairy Color Palette - Ethereal Winter Hues

The Snow Fairy color palette, with its soft and gentle hues, was inspired by a piece of clothing I saw: a dramatic floor-length felt coat in a grey and silver gradient with hints of light blue and ...

wintermint color palette graphic with light blue, aqua, sage and teal swatches . The graphic is framed with a light teal cgi chainmaille mesh design

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Wintermint Color Palette - A Breath of Fresh Air

Inspired by minty wintergreen breath fresheners, this color palette combines light blue, aqua, sage and teal for a crisp, refreshing look that feels like a breath of winter air. Blue and green are ...

A large apartment building is at the right foreground, with a fire erupting on the hillside behind it. The photo is taken at night with a long exposure, making the fire very bright

Wildfire Crisis - Part 2: Places to Donate to Help Those Affected

The recent wildfires in Southern California have been devastating. Many people have reached out asking how they can help. If you're in a position to contribute financially, your support is needed ...

Wildfire Crisis - Part 1: Ways to Help Without Donating Money

My Experience With The California Wildfires & Things You Can Do It's a surreal experience to see flames erupting on the hillside behind your home. That was my reality not just once, but twice t...