Ep 106: David Forshee - Opals, Small Spaces, and the Beauty of Figuring It Out
David Forshee is the jewelry and lapidary artist behind David Forshee Jewelry.
Working with mixed metals, opals, and gemstones, David creates pieces that often begin with the stone itself. In our conversation, we talk about the early years of learning a craft, the pull of beautiful materials, and the many “figure it out as you go” moments that shape a maker’s path.
David shares how he first found jewelry making, what led him into cutting stones, and why opals have become such a meaningful part of his work. We also talk about small studio spaces, favorite tools, inherited tools from family, and what it looks like to build a creative practice in the fullness of everyday life.
It’s a warm conversation about curiosity, family, stones, tools, and the beauty of still being in the middle of becoming.
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