Restoring a 30-Year-Old Motorcycle Jacket Back to Life

Some projects that come into my workshop are more than just repairs.

This motorcycle jacket belonged to a gentleman named Glen, a longtime rider who had been wearing this particular jacket for around 30 years. It had seen decades of riding, weather, wear, and life. By the time it came into my shop, the leather was heavily faded, dry in many areas, and showing significant signs of age throughout...

Wood… or Leather?

The Story Behind CHUMA SERIES I

At first glance, most people think the buttons are wood.

That reaction has become surprisingly common whenever I share these layered pieces — buttons, pendants, clasps — handcrafted from leather and shaped entirely by hand.

But they are not wood.

They are leather.

And the story behind CHUMA SERIES I begins with remnants.

The Leather

Years ago, I was commissioned to create custom leather mic stand covers for country music...

A custom leather necklace inspired by transformation—hand-braided from fine leather and woven around African Turquoise stones. This behind-the-scenes story reveals the challenges, breakthroughs, and artistry behind a one-of-a-kind commission.

The Story Behind Three Custom Cremation Bracelets for a Family

A Cremation Bracelet Story: Three Generations, One Memory

Several years ago, a young man named Nik contacted me with a deeply personal request.

His family had recently lost someone very important to them...

From Raw Copper Wire to Wearable Art: Inside My Spiral Earring Process

Every finished piece of jewelry begins somewhere.

For my Arial Spiral Tassel Earrings, that beginning is a length of raw copper wire.

What looks effortless when worn takes intention, heat, pressure, patience, and a practiced hand.

Here’s what that process looks like inside my studio.

Forming the Spiral