butterfly cup

recent work that involves layering techniques, stains and glazes. stoneware, approx. 4″ tall

:-)

The kiln gods were benevolent and the potters in the land grew rich….or at least pleased! stoneware with a variety of experimental layers

embedded

I continue to make these slender rings embedded with 25 tiny cabochons because I still love them. They are great alone or stacked with other rings, the band glows with the color of the gem set in it

to have and to hold

the best part of my job is making personal, meaningful jewelry. wedding rings; sterling silver and 14k palladium gold w/ diamonds

stacked

create your own textural stack with wormwood, granulation and simple polished silver, available in all sizes

raw sapphire studs

raw sapphires embedded in pure silver, approx. 10mm wide x 5mm deep

ammonite necklace

a pristine ammonite pendant in sterling silver, 20″ ‘wormwood’ linked necklace

soap dish

I’m making soap dishes for my favorite store in Sugar Loaf, Rosner Soaps. stoneware, approx. 7″ x 5″

sapphires in silver

Usually sapphires are cut into hundreds of facets to reflect light and treated with heat to become familiar colors. These are raw crystals embedded into a silver ring allowing you to examine the natural beauty of this amazing material.

carnal carnelian

brass & antique carnelain, 20″

big, bold, beautiful brass

these came out great but my beloved hammer handpeice is now in the hospital. Wowza is brass hard…. from left: old carnelian, cone shaped green tourmaline, ammonite

tulip bowls

besides wearing my favorite glaze combination of the moment, these tulip bowls rock for a number of reasons- easy to hold, shows the glaze nicely and stacks really well. 4.5″ h x 5.5″ w

snake ring

sterling silver & ruby snake ring

wrapping sterling silver snake with textured scales and tiny ruby eyes

meet Suzy

Suzy's Head by j.hengen

I love a project that is cathartic…. stoneware, hair & keshi pearls head is 2.5 X 2″ mounted on a wooden pedestal

shrunken heads

Head by j.hengen

what? you never wanted a shrunken head? betcha wanted to shrink one once though… head is 2.5″ X 2.5″ stoneware, hair mounted on wooden pedestal

notes to self

'notes to self' charms by j.hengen

I’ve paired tiny reminders with a stone of meaning. Perhaps this could help? ranging in size from 12mm – 20mm

polka dots

circle tea bowl, stoneware by j.hengen

It just hit me that I must have a thing for circles…. This is a tea bowl using a number of layering techniques. Approx. 4″ x 3″

jewelry jars

ceramic jewelry jars, j.hengen

I can’t seem to stop making these little mosque inspired jars for jewelry. Perfect for throwing a few earrings inside and your rings on top before hitting the sheets or for making a gift of jewelry extra special. approx 2″ x 3″

oil burners

ceramic essential oil burner, j.hengen

In addition to tealite lanterns, I’m making a series of oil burners. Fill the little bowls on top with water & a few drops of your favorite essential oil and soon your entire home will smell amazing. approx. 4″ x 5″

devil in the details

incised stoneware mug by j.hengen

Incised circles oxidized, washed, wax resisted, dipped in 2 glazes, wiped and now for sale. I am pleased with how jewel like this mug became. stoneware, 3.5″