Hi! I'm B.

I make things.

I want you to buy original art, support human hands, and learn how things are made.

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Introducing

Wild Marigold Folk

Welcome to the Wild Marigold Folk—a handcrafted & hand-selected collection of earthy accents, nostalgic patterns, and free-spirited beauty.

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Treats under $25

Treats under $25

Artisan handmade rings curated by Barbara Bechtel for Soul Collective and Wild Marigold.

Rings

Let’s be friends!

Let’s be friends!

Lettie Lovendale

Lettie Lovendale

Gemstone Junkie

Gemstone Junkie

Charms & Options

Charms & Options

Earrings

Earrings

Bracelets

Bracelets

Necklaces

Necklaces

Artist Barbara Bechtel posed in room with mid century modern chair and framed prints on wall.

Original Art

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Studio Journal

How to Make a DIY Acrylic Wet Palette from Stuff You Already Have

How to Make a DIY Acrylic Wet Palette from Stuff You Already Have

|Barbara Bechtel
Tired of your acrylic paints drying out mid-session? Learn how to craft a high-performance DIY wet palette using simple kitchen supplies you already own—plus a secret trick to keep mold...

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We are all apprentices in a craft where no one becomes the master.

~Ernest Hemingway

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