Handmade Intentionally
Functionality and beauty are equally prioritized.
Shop Altar Tools
let me turn your ideas into form
your old gold into something relevant
your bond into a commitment
or memorialize someone you love
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Studio practices are carefully considered for their impact on human and environmental health.
Think of the intricate beauty of a beloved tended trail in the woods with a well worn footpath, and a hand hewn creek crossing here and there, wild and varied herbaceous plants abundantly dotting the near views, and big old trees holding sacred space overhead… versus a pale concrete path making a wide arc through a public lawn, bright green non-native cultivars of grass mown short and sprayed with chemicals to keep any herbs out.
On instagram, dream analysis, and fireworks, and reclaiming our attention and rooting it firmly in the here and now where we can affect positive change in the world.
An altar is a system for spiritual work, consisting typically of a specialized table, shelf, or cabinet, upon which items are placed for their symbolism and metaphysical value depending on the beliefs of the altar maker.
I make jewelry and metal objects because I want these beautiful things in my life that I can’t seem to find or afford anywhere else, plus it fulfills a need for a life’s purpose, and ultimately, finishing a beautiful piece of jewelry is deeply satisfying.
"Altar Metals is truly unlike any jewelry I have ever owned.
Lilla is truly an alchemist in every sense of the word. As someone who takes what I wear very seriously, I feel most jewelry to be lacking in having any real soul. But Lilla’s work is unlike most jewelry— I immediately felt the heart centered energy coming off of it. “Sacred” is really the only word that feels like it does justice to the metaphysical power I feel wearing Lilla’s creations. The custom piece that Lilla made for me was a work in the Divine & unlike any object I have ever owned. I cannot say enough about how unique, powerful, and magical Altar Metal’s work is. Thank you Lilla for putting your work into the world.
- Seth Budai
"Working with Lilla to make my engagement ring was a delight. She was patient and caring to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. She provided many drawn options so I knew exactly what I was getting before the order. We were so pleased with the outcome ! It’s meaningful to have such a unique handcrafted piece for our special union. It was also heartwarming to use the extra gold to sculpt into unique pieces for my mala, which also holds deep spiritual significance to me."
-Carolina
"Wanting to honor the memory of my late grandfather and transmute his legacy into an expression of who I am, I asked Lilla to craft an elephant ring for me using the gold from a medallion he used to wear daily. I felt held by Lilla in the way they held ceremony with me around melting it down, and I felt seen in the way they incorporated their craft into my vision, as they devised a practical design. The result is stunning - I get compliments on it frequently. My grandfather would have loved it."
-Josh
