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Unisex jewelry, hand-made in Maine https://linktr.ee/Catbates
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Cleft Cuffs - getting these beauties listed on my website soon!

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Exclusive hand-braided color for one of my wholesale accounts!

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First time running the torch hands-free! Def a "first-draft" set-up, but it functioned beautifully. Reduces fatigue & allowed me to leave the flask in the kiln till pour-time 🕺

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Cleft Cuffs - sprued up & ready to invest!

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Finally rebuild the fire place!

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First try looked good, but the chalk cover didn't close fully sooooo.... try again! #climbing #rockclimbing #diy #sewing #chalk #chalkbag #pitdoor #madeinmaine #maine

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Special order Tr2.1 complete! Sand cast shibuichi with 18k lining. #sandcasting #wedding #weddingring #groom #handmadejewelry #madeinmaine #jewelrydesign #jewelry #artisan #unisex #style #fashion #maine

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The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.

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Sand cast Shibuichi TR2.1 with 18k lining- ready for final tumble & patina! #sandcasting #madeinmaine #shibuichi #catbatesjewelry #ring #bridal #handmadejewelry #jewelrydesign #mensjewelry #mensring #mensstyle #unisex #unisexjewelry

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Makin' a chalk bag for my sweetie - shhh, don't tell! Just need to hand-stitch on a belt loop, and it will be ready for climbing! #rockclimbing #chalkbag #sewing #handmade #madeinmaine #maine #diy

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Window trim finished & walls painted. Floor gets re-finished next week :) #renovation #diy #interiordesign #architecture #maine #loft #exposed #greenbuilding #rvalue

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Adding gold lining to one of yesterday's sand cast shibuichi bands! #18k #sandcasting #jewelrydesign #ring #band #madeinmaine

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Sizing on the #unimat - next up, adding the silver lining; stay tuned, that'll be in a few days :) #sandcasting #jewelrydesign #metalsmithing #mensjewelry #madeinmaine #maine #lathe #ring

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#sandcasting #madeinmaine #jewelry #ring #alternativebridal

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#casting #sandcasting #jewelrydesign #jewelry #jewelrymaking

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Sand molds are packed,, weighing out the metal... #sandcasting #ring #jewelrydesign #jewelry #madeinmaine #maine #shibuichi

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MOLARIS 02/005 - lostwax cast from shattered wax. Each on is unique, you can see the full batch on my web site catbates.com #madeinmaine #jewelrydesign #jewelry #necklace #pendant #maine #molar #tooth #necklace #lostwaxcasting #handdyed #handmadejewelry

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This is absolute 🐎💩 "Neither department has said Khalil is accused of giving material support to Hamas, or of any other crime." www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

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Tabling renter guides at the local hardcore show! #maine #biddefordmaine #mulligains #renterrights

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Molaris 02/004 Die extruded, shattered, lost wax cast. Hand-dyed nylon cord #lostwaxcasting #madeinmaine #maine #jewelrydesign #jewelry #necklace #pendant #tooth #horsegirl #bonejewelry #handdyed #brass #casting

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Barn loft build out continues.... #renovation #diy #carpentry #painting #maine

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Molaris 01/033 shipped out today 😽 #madeinmaine #maine #lostwaxcasting #jewelrydesign #jewelry #tooth #bone #bonejewelry #unisex #handdyed #shibuichi #mensjewelry #style

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Finished SOUVINER clasp, ready for leather thongs. Bee & Rose motif designed by my mother Daphne, magnetic hardware originally designed in collaboration with @hollowsleather.bsky.social #leather #jewelrydesign #jewelry #artisan #leatherjewelry #bracelet #magnet #bee #rose #memory #sweet #maine

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#activism #affordablehousing #rentersrights

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SOUVINER bracelet clasps, ready for assembly. #jewelrydesign #jewelry #madeinmaine #bracelet #collaboration #craft #art #artist #style #fashion #magnetic

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MOLARIS 02/002

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MOLARIS 02/001 - lost wax cast brass, available now

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In other news, shout-out to my fave, Angelica Jardine for an incredible performance at the #arnoldstrongmanclassics, and big shout-out to Inez Carrasquillo for taking first! #angelicajardine #inezcarrasquillo

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Mr. D's stack - fresh hand-spun cotton cord on the pelican clip, and a limited-edition Oarlock Cuff, sand cast brass, designed in collaboration with author Douglas W. Milliken

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Had the pleasure of visiting Racecar Jewelry in RI last friday; they pour most of my lost wax castings, and have been an asset to my business for more than a decade! #lostwaxcasting #jewelrydesign #jewelry #artisan #handmade #art

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The screens at the Department of Housing and Urban Development were playing this video this morning

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