Hello my name is Mariana and I am an A&S Junkie! I am still searching for the 12-step program - though not very diligently. My local group, the Barony of Tir-y-Don feeds the junkie every Thursday so I really see no hope in sight.

My current passion is with Enameling and metalworking. My first love was pewtercasting with soapstone molds. In between I have found an affection for lampwork beads, wireweaving, inkle loom weaving, knitting, and silk painting.

I have served my barony as Chronicler, Seneschal, and Chatelain. Autocratting is also very high on my list of must do's in our society.

You may find me at Atlantia's Holiday Faire merchanting as "Going Medieval" where I share the first fruits of my arts. Below are handouts from classes I have taught. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Mariana's Work

Baltic Region pendants from 16 gauge copper sheet	Cloisonne Golden Dolphin Medallion	Tudor Style Ruby & Lapiz pendant Fine Silver setting	Roman Style necklace with Fine Silver enameled clasp
Enameled Cloisonne Early Period Bird of Prey	Very Early Period Style Carved Lapiz Signet Ring	Fine Silver Loop-in-Loop necklace	MINI Loop-in-Loop link made with 26 gauge Fine Silver
Tir-Y-Don's Enamelled Coffer Winning piece at 2010 Kingdom A&S Interbaronial Champion Competition	Baroness' Award of Courtesy Hand engraved	Enameled Opal Badge Dry sifting with a template	Coral Branch badge Enamel, Hand engraved
Pewter Token from hand carved soap stone mold	Pewter Cinquefoil Button from hand carved soap stone mold	Pewter Norse Warrior from hand carved soap stone mold	Pewter Valkyrie from hand carved soap stone mold
Handsewn Linen Drawstring bag with lampwork bead pulls	Pewter holly leaves token from hand carved soap stone mold	Pewter "Spike" Coins from hand carved soap stone molds
Sterling Silver Wire Weave 2 necklaces and a bracelet	Amethyst Caged in Sterling Silver	Wool Woven Trim in personal heraldic colors

Class Handouts & Documentation

Loop in Loop Class handout, Summer 2013
Loop-in-Loop chain Necklace Documentation
Enameling Handout - UPDATED June 2012 -
Documentation for the Enamelled Coffer
Enameling through Period
Pewtercasting - a "how to"

Autocrat

2008 Tir-y-Don Baronial Birthday
2009 Tir-y-Don Baronial Birthday
2010 Kingdom Arts & Sciences (Co-Autocrat)
2010 Summer University (Co-Autocrat)
2011 Kingdom Arts & Sciences
2012 Tir-y-Don Baronial Birthday & Investiture
2012 Fall Coronation of Vladimir & Kalisa

Awards and Recognition

Opal (Atlantia): March 24, 2007
Whelk (Atlantia, Tir-y-Don): October 25, 2008
Coral Branch (Atlantia): February 28, 2010
Swan & Cygnet (Atlantia, Tir-y-Don): March 6, 2010
Pearl (Atlantia): May 28, 2011

2010 Winner Interbaronial Championship Competition at Kingdom A&S
2012 Winner "Best Use of Ruby" at Ruby Joust