Meet the Maker

ABOUT THE ARTIST 

 *Click the photo above to read my interview with Voyage Magazine about the Mystic Metalsmith's story*

Fáilte, a chàirdean. Is mise Abigail, na làmhan agus an cridhe air cùl na h-ealain. (Welcome, friends. I am Abigail, the hands and the heart behind the art).

I was born and raised in Michigan on a small family farm that very much inspired my dreams and aspirations in life. I grew up wild and free, surrounded by nature and called to nurture my artistic voice from a young age.

I am a self taught metalsmith and trained herbalist with a focus rooted in honoring ancestry and living seasonally and sustainably.

I utilize my platform to re-claim the old, earth honoring ways, and share that wisdom with you all which may show up as Ancestral Remembrance Sessions & Adornment, Rooted in Ritual women's circles, drummimg or song, and sharing education about traditional life-skills like herbalism, gardening, bread making, folklore, and storytelling in my Ancestral Skills blog.

I thank you for connecting with me and supporting me along this path I walk. I am truly honored to share my heART with you.

 

 

 

  

 

 MISSION + ETHICS

My goal is to create unique & memorable wearable art to honor your heritage, special moment, passed over loved one, or healing journey. Whether it be alternative engagement jewelry inspired by nature, or a simple but meaningful piece, I am grateful to be able to bring these pieces to life for you all.

Within my business, I choose to be as environmentally and ethically conscious as possible. I source my recycled precious metals from a fair-trade USA based company, and my ethical gemstones from small USA family owned businesses who operate their businesses the same way.

None of the stones I use in my designs are man-made, dyed, or otherwise synthetic. I re-use and recycle packing materials I receive from suppliers and scrap metals, with the goal of using all self recycled metals to be as sustainable as possible. I use home grown or ethically foraged herbs and flowers in my orders, sustainably wildcrafted flora in my apothecary, and all of my jewelry boxes are made from recycled cardboard with recycled cotton inserts. As of December 2021, 1 tree is planted for every sale from my website. I do my best to learn and do better for the Earth!

   

 

 

 

 

INSPIRATION 

Something that has always come so effortlessly to me. I am a well of inspiration that often over flows when I connect with my Gaelic and Germanic heritage, share a vulnerable moment with another, witness a majestic forest, or hear a bird's song. The magic this life has to offer us never stops astounding me.

Many of my designs are my interpretation of some of nature's most beautiful offerings - like mountains, flora, & fauna. And some of my most potent creations come to life after solitude in the wilderness.

My creations are imbued with symbology and inspiration from the seasons, esoteric arts, nature, ritual, lore, mythology, & my Scottish and German ancestry. I have practiced tarot, runecasting, and other forms of divination and ritual for years now and feel the deep connection that has grown within imparts a special layer of magic within my practices and offerings.

Everything that you may receive in this space has been brought to life with so much gratitude and the intention that we may remember who we once were, so we regain balance and purpose. May they serve you well.

 

Mòran taing, many thanks, for showing up and sharing this space. 

- ☾ Abbi, The Mystic Metalsmith