Red Ember Forge Jewelry
@redemberforge.bsky.social
Cold-forged, unisex, sterling silver jewelry. https://www.redemberforge.com Themes of adventure, road trips, and ancient symbols with salvaged vintage auto body steel, Fordite, and mid-century modern, retro design. Insta: @redemberforge
The last of the new things for the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair, Urbana, IL, 10-4 Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd - rain or shine. Tumbled stone pendants - a few in Campitos turquoise and many in Sonoran Sunrise stone. A 2026 exclusive and when they are gone, they're gone. $60 - $95.
August 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The last of the new things for the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair, Urbana, IL, 10-4 Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd - rain or shine. Tumbled stone pendants - a few in Campitos turquoise and many in Sonoran Sunrise stone. A 2026 exclusive and when they are gone, they're gone. $60 - $95.
New jewelry work for this weekend's sale - rain or shine - August 1st and 2nd - 10-4 both days - The Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois. These are larger Fordite pieces made with substantial, heavy silver. Most have solid silver backs. They range from $195 - $310. I love the colors!
July 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
New jewelry work for this weekend's sale - rain or shine - August 1st and 2nd - 10-4 both days - The Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois. These are larger Fordite pieces made with substantial, heavy silver. Most have solid silver backs. They range from $195 - $310. I love the colors!
New jewelry work for this weekend's in-person sale - rain or shine - August 1st and 2nd - The Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois. Pieces will be added to my website after the weekend. Forged sterling silver and salvaged auto body steel pendants. Each one of a kind. $85 - $150
July 30, 2026 at 1:32 AM
New jewelry work for this weekend's in-person sale - rain or shine - August 1st and 2nd - The Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois. Pieces will be added to my website after the weekend. Forged sterling silver and salvaged auto body steel pendants. Each one of a kind. $85 - $150
Had some great time off in New Mexico this spring (photo) and came back with new inspiration, a few gemstones, and lots of plans for the rest of 2026. I have one in-person event a month for the rest of the year where I'll be selling my unisex forged silver jewelry. Photos of new work coming soon!
July 13, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Had some great time off in New Mexico this spring (photo) and came back with new inspiration, a few gemstones, and lots of plans for the rest of 2026. I have one in-person event a month for the rest of the year where I'll be selling my unisex forged silver jewelry. Photos of new work coming soon!
1/3 - Welcome to 2026! 2025 was, well, it was a year. It was a challenging year for me. My jewelry business did not receive nearly the attention I wanted to give it thanks to other parts of life. But, new year, new focus. In spite of sky-high silver prices, I have ideas! I have new work planned!
January 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM
1/3 - Welcome to 2026! 2025 was, well, it was a year. It was a challenging year for me. My jewelry business did not receive nearly the attention I wanted to give it thanks to other parts of life. But, new year, new focus. In spite of sky-high silver prices, I have ideas! I have new work planned!
Does this qualify as an "unadvertised sales event"?
I will be selling my jewelry along the river in Peoria, Illinois this weekend (like, TOMORROW) at the annual Peoria Art Guild sale! At Riverfront Park - entry fee of $10. Sept. 27, 10-5 and Sept. 28, 10-4.
See you down by the river!
I will be selling my jewelry along the river in Peoria, Illinois this weekend (like, TOMORROW) at the annual Peoria Art Guild sale! At Riverfront Park - entry fee of $10. Sept. 27, 10-5 and Sept. 28, 10-4.
See you down by the river!
September 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Does this qualify as an "unadvertised sales event"?
I will be selling my jewelry along the river in Peoria, Illinois this weekend (like, TOMORROW) at the annual Peoria Art Guild sale! At Riverfront Park - entry fee of $10. Sept. 27, 10-5 and Sept. 28, 10-4.
See you down by the river!
I will be selling my jewelry along the river in Peoria, Illinois this weekend (like, TOMORROW) at the annual Peoria Art Guild sale! At Riverfront Park - entry fee of $10. Sept. 27, 10-5 and Sept. 28, 10-4.
See you down by the river!
Two stragglers to my site update last week. Smaller protective sterling silver najas! The thicker double crescent on the left is around 1" square: small but substantial. The one on the right is more delicate: a combined naja and dragonfly. Link in bio - click "naja pendants" on site homepage.
August 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Two stragglers to my site update last week. Smaller protective sterling silver najas! The thicker double crescent on the left is around 1" square: small but substantial. The one on the right is more delicate: a combined naja and dragonfly. Link in bio - click "naja pendants" on site homepage.
How do I get into a group or starter pack here for jewelry artists? I thought I was in one at the end of 2024, then life happened, and now I can't seem to get any traction here with a new post. Ideas?
August 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
How do I get into a group or starter pack here for jewelry artists? I thought I was in one at the end of 2024, then life happened, and now I can't seem to get any traction here with a new post. Ideas?
The website had been updated with new work! See comments for links to specific pages for each type of work. Snakes, Stones, and Protective Amulets!
August 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The website had been updated with new work! See comments for links to specific pages for each type of work. Snakes, Stones, and Protective Amulets!
Sun snakes! Hand forged silver snakes basking in the bright circle of a sun. Available this weekend at the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, IL (10-4 both days) and added to my website after this event.
August 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Sun snakes! Hand forged silver snakes basking in the bright circle of a sun. Available this weekend at the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, IL (10-4 both days) and added to my website after this event.
I will never stop making naja pendants.They are an ancient symbol of protection against the evil eye adopted by many cultures across history. I finished some nice heavy ones made from hand-forged sterling silver, as well as some that are smaller and lighter. For men, women, and everyone in between.
August 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I will never stop making naja pendants.They are an ancient symbol of protection against the evil eye adopted by many cultures across history. I finished some nice heavy ones made from hand-forged sterling silver, as well as some that are smaller and lighter. For men, women, and everyone in between.
Just finished - a smaller-scale hand-forged sterling silver crop circle pendant that swings at an angle from the bail.
August 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Just finished - a smaller-scale hand-forged sterling silver crop circle pendant that swings at an angle from the bail.
Finished! Rough slabbed Royston turquoise in full silver settings with cutaway backs to show the turquoise river. So glad to have this longstanding project completed.
August 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Finished! Rough slabbed Royston turquoise in full silver settings with cutaway backs to show the turquoise river. So glad to have this longstanding project completed.
Okay, it's been awhile! All those plans I had to really advance my jewelry business in the first half of 2025 were interrupted. But now it's time to get back to doing what I love in the second half of the year. Next up, the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois this weekend (August 2-3).
August 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Okay, it's been awhile! All those plans I had to really advance my jewelry business in the first half of 2025 were interrupted. But now it's time to get back to doing what I love in the second half of the year. Next up, the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair in Urbana, Illinois this weekend (August 2-3).
Coming up soon! My next in-person sale. Part of the county-wide (Champaign County, IL) Boneyard Arts Fest weekend.
March 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Coming up soon! My next in-person sale. Part of the county-wide (Champaign County, IL) Boneyard Arts Fest weekend.
It's cold where I live. Too cold to solder in the garage, and life has been occupying every second with other things demanding attention. My 15 in-progress pieces are waiting and I can't wait to get to them in a few more weeks. Until then...
February 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
It's cold where I live. Too cold to solder in the garage, and life has been occupying every second with other things demanding attention. My 15 in-progress pieces are waiting and I can't wait to get to them in a few more weeks. Until then...
Not the most complex or "showy" pieces I make, but I just love them. They can be worn by anyone, with anything. My "take the backroads" cuffs. I texture each one with my favorite hammer, shape it to size with a nylon mallet, stamp lettering inside and oxidize to accentuate details. Link in bio.
January 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Not the most complex or "showy" pieces I make, but I just love them. They can be worn by anyone, with anything. My "take the backroads" cuffs. I texture each one with my favorite hammer, shape it to size with a nylon mallet, stamp lettering inside and oxidize to accentuate details. Link in bio.
I posted earlier that my February 8th in-person sale is my first sale of 2024. Gah! Of course I meant 2025! Thanks for alerting me to that. I really did proofread that before posting…apparently not enough! Guess I’m wishing to go back to 2024.
January 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I posted earlier that my February 8th in-person sale is my first sale of 2024. Gah! Of course I meant 2025! Thanks for alerting me to that. I really did proofread that before posting…apparently not enough! Guess I’m wishing to go back to 2024.
I will be selling at this sale - my first in-person sale of 2024- with a great group of artists. Break out of the Midwest winter monotony - shop for some meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts for someone special AND for yourself because YOU deserve it! See you there!
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@redemberforge.bsky.social
TOADAL Eclipse of the Art Pop-up
Sat.Feb. 8, 2025
10am - 4 pm
Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL
toadallyawesome.art
#artpopup #champaignurbana #artmarket #jewelryartist #artjewelry #jewelrydesigner
January 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I will be selling at this sale - my first in-person sale of 2024- with a great group of artists. Break out of the Midwest winter monotony - shop for some meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts for someone special AND for yourself because YOU deserve it! See you there!
I'm so thankful for going over 200 followers here. Thank you! There has been a stretch of cold weather lately. Below zero. Soldering in an unheated garage is out, but it's supposed to be in the 40's this weekend! Up next? A limited collection of Royston turquoise pendants. (Very early stages here.)
January 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I'm so thankful for going over 200 followers here. Thank you! There has been a stretch of cold weather lately. Below zero. Soldering in an unheated garage is out, but it's supposed to be in the 40's this weekend! Up next? A limited collection of Royston turquoise pendants. (Very early stages here.)
It’s 2025! A year to make your mark! I’ll start by marking all of my one-of-a-kind jewelry with my own distinctive hallmark stamp. I’ll post more often with in-progress photos and video (I can get better at video, right?). Website link in bio - scroll to “follow along” & share your email for updates
January 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It’s 2025! A year to make your mark! I’ll start by marking all of my one-of-a-kind jewelry with my own distinctive hallmark stamp. I’ll post more often with in-progress photos and video (I can get better at video, right?). Website link in bio - scroll to “follow along” & share your email for updates
Even though the art advent calendar ended yesterday, here’s one more. A road cuff with the dotted line passing lane, a NM Zia sun, 4-directions terminals, and Royston turquoise stone. Love Royston turquoise - it looks like a river from the air. Happy Holidays! 25 December 2024 #artadventcalendar
December 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Even though the art advent calendar ended yesterday, here’s one more. A road cuff with the dotted line passing lane, a NM Zia sun, 4-directions terminals, and Royston turquoise stone. Love Royston turquoise - it looks like a river from the air. Happy Holidays! 25 December 2024 #artadventcalendar
Fordite and silver pendant. Hangs in different directions depending on where chain falls in the ring. 24 December 2024 #artadventcalendar
December 24, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Fordite and silver pendant. Hangs in different directions depending on where chain falls in the ring. 24 December 2024 #artadventcalendar
Didn’t get it done “in time” for the holidays? I’d argue it’s BETTER to receive a surprise gift out of the blue when it’s not a holiday. My website is open with U.S. Priority (or Ground Advantage with tracking for ear pins) included in the price. Be unique. www.redemberforge.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Didn’t get it done “in time” for the holidays? I’d argue it’s BETTER to receive a surprise gift out of the blue when it’s not a holiday. My website is open with U.S. Priority (or Ground Advantage with tracking for ear pins) included in the price. Be unique. www.redemberforge.com