Samantha Erickson is in motion. Standing over several small molds, she is mixing up her next batch of resin base with a light blue dye and flecks of holographic glitter. When the right combination of ingredients is ready, she’ll carefully pour the viscous and ropy resin into each small mold. She might add a few crystals or a small charm—perhaps a dolphin or an octopus—and, when the resin has had a few hours to set up, the water-inspired pieces are ready for the next step.

“I start with the resin piece and work out from there,” says Samantha. Next, she’ll wrap wire around the resin base. She lets each shape inform the twists and layers of wire, before adding a chain to finish out the new necklace. “I call them my ‘homemade resin creations,’” she laughs. “By combining different colors, reflective pieces like the glitter, and using gemstone or teardrop shapes, many of my necklaces closely resemble natural gemstones, like amethyst, sapphire, or emerald.” Each pour produces a unique set of custom jewelry. The finished product might be opaque, sparkly, or translucent, wrapped in silver, gold, black, or rose-gold wire.

Samantha also incorporates vintage jewelry into her customized creations. “I love to find old jewelry, take it apart, and repurpose the pieces into my art,” she says. Her booth at the Starbuck Vintage & Artisan Market will also be stocked with found metal charms, an eclectic collection culled from estate and garage sales. The Starbuck artisan officially operates under Rainbow Grace Designs and showcases her artwork on Facebook.