Friday, April 18, 2008

This and That

Tiny Treasures
More rings.  I just finished 5 more and they are the sweetest little things ever.  I can’t wait to get them to my friend! Kayaking T&C
Kayaking - we have enjoyed it as a family in the past and thought since our babes are getting a little older and we have all these terrific bodies of water we should float, paddle, swim and enjoy them.  We bought 2 kayakes and figured there is enough room each for an adult, kid and dog or picnik basket.  We are really looking forward to Sparks Lake this summer.
 soccer M 1 goalie caleb
It’s soccer season and we are having so much fun!

Hope you all have a great weekend.

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Friday, February 15, 2008

Gold, Silver, Copper, Enamel

What have I been up to lately you ask? Peacock Blue Enameled Pendant Well, a little of this and a little of that. The pendant above is one I just completed yesterday. I am thrilled with it. It is made from a domed silver disc paired with a domed copper disc that has been enameled with peacock blue enamel. The little “stamen” in the middle is made from a fine silver ball. I think it is terrific and quite striking really. It is the first of many I’m sure. I have a series using these domed discs floating around in my mind and I’m anxious to get going on it. 

Oh, and don’t let me forget this little treat: Gold and Silver Chain Bracelet
I completed this on Monday and have been wearing it none stop since.  It is a bracelet made of sterling silver and gold filled wire.  It has such a nice weight and makes me feel very feminine and energetic.

I am loving my metal shop classes.  This last weekend I completed an intense enameling class.  It was so very fun and I developed another skill using color on metal.  You all know how I love color.  I am loving the enamels and all the different techniques you can use to create a lovely piece of art work/jewelry. 

Currently I am working on completing a sculpture that I will certainly show you in addition to a lost wax cast ring, a pair of earrings to go with the domed disc pendant as well as a bracelet to complete the set.  I can’t wait to show you how it all turns out. 

This is so fun!!!

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