Saturday, April 23, 2016

Oak Leaf Pendant in Progress


I am working on another custom order necklace:  Oak leaf pendant on chain. 
I made a template of a leaf, traced it on copper sheet and cut it out, sanded and shaped it.

I love the look of the leaf as it is (the finish I mean).  I achieved this by annealing and lightly sanding the leaf.  Unfortunately, I will not be keeping the look for this project.  We're going for something much cleaner and shinier.  You'll need to stay tuned for the end results!

After doing all of this work, I realized I had to make the smaller version of the leaf... and I needed to cut down the size.  Not a big deal, but it gave me a bit more work.  

I'll have to post the smaller leaf so you can see the new, smaller version.

Happy Crafting all!

Friday, April 22, 2016

Progress on New Leaf Pendant


Progress on a pendant I'm working on for custom order.

Sterling Silver Leaf that I cutout.  I will be fusing the silver to the copper plate.

Next I'll need to to make and solder a bezel to the plate and prepare a bail.  


Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Blood Moon Earrings Featured in Etsy Treasury


My Red Moon Earrings are featured in this beautiful treasury collection!
To view this treasury in all its beauty, click here.





Sunday, April 3, 2016

Friday, April 1, 2016

Hipster Midi Ring



I Love my new Midi Ring!  The texture is fantastic and the patina is gorgeous!
This ring is perfect for stacking!

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Five Free Beading Tutorials in Time for Spring






Spring is just around the corner and it's time to refresh our handmade jewelry stock!!  I'm sharing with you this amazing sale on Swarovski Crystal beads.

Swarovski Crystal jewelry is always a winner for any handmade jewelry design!

You will be excited to have these gorgeous Free tutorials as well!  Enjoy!

Create the following designs with Swarovski Bicone Beads, On Sale Now Here!





Butterfly Wings Double-Strand Bracelet
This is a very versatile bracelet that goes just as well with formal or casual wear. Its whimsical butterfly design captures the attention of everyone that sees it.
Triple Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This beautiful set utilizes three different colors of Swarovski bicone beads to create an eye-catching progression of color.
Collar-Style Chainmaille Necklace and Earring Set
Learn how to create this intricate chainmaille set utilizing Swarovski crystal and gold-plated brass paddle pins.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
This stunning statement necklace features Swarovski bicone crystals and antiqued gold-plated steel focals.
Double-Strand Swarovski Crystal Necklace and Earring Set
Showcase the stunning sparkle of Swarovski crystal with this necklace and earring set.









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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Spinner Ring, New Creation


My latest spinner ring is hand forged from pure copper and is about 1/4" wide with a nice sterling silver braid as the spinner.  I also make this ring in a wider design which is really nice if you prefer the wide band.  This spinner ring is lightweight and comfortable.  The best part about copper rings is that they get more awesome looking with time.  The more they oxidize, the more rustic they look!  

Another great thing about this ring is that it's totally unisex.