Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Crystal Pendants

I always enjoy custom orders because they force me to think outside the box and that's when the best ideas come. One of my clients brought me some lovely, Crystal point Clusters of various sizes so that I would make pendants for her grand daughters. When I sat at the bench and began cutting to separate some of the nicer Crystal points, the clusters fell apart leaving me with many little Crystal pieces. At first, I was a bit frustrated because things were not going too well with the project. But after some pondering, I came up with the idea of making little, sterling silver flowers with Crystal Clusters as the flower centers. I used Resin Epoxy for this design. I suggested making a different flower for each grand daughter and I personalized it by engraving the back with each one's initial. My client was very pleased with the end result! It's funny how custom orders push the borders of creativity and enables you to create something new and unique. I will be growing on the idea of this design for some of my future designs. I'm already working on something interesting and can't wait to share!

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Sale

Whenever you see a handmade item on sale, know that this is a big deal-
Why do I say this?  Because artisans are usually a one man show.  You get to see the finished product which doesn’t always seem like a big deal because they seem to make it look like it’s so easy, but the fact is that the finished product is the result of many, many steps.  This is without mentioning the costs for material and all of the time put into design, sketching, measuring, choosing the right materials, putting the finishing touches (that’s a large part), taking pictures, writing up a listing in order to put it for sale, thinking of and purchasing packaging, paying for  the costs of running your own studio (electricity, heating, lights, etc…), and taking the time to advertise it on the web…  Ouff!!  I’m out of breath!!  There’s a lot involved when you’re an artisan!
Support artisans in your community, buy handmade!  :)
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Friday, November 28, 2014

Pocket Vase or Wall Vase







Gorgeous, fused glass wall vase or pocket vase is perfect for welcoming your visitors and friends when they enter your home.  Add your favorite dried flower arrangement or add some beautiful colored, fresh flowers; the vase holds water.











Thursday, November 13, 2014

Gold, Post Earrings are Featured!

Shimmering, flecks of copper, wrapped in a swirl of gold wire - post earrings!

I am so please that my little, gold earrings are featured on this beautiful blog!




Wednesday, November 12, 2014

The Royal Bangle Bracelet

This little gold and silver bangle reminds me a beautiful crown, and so I decided to name it:  Royal Bangle.  Royal bangle has beautiful, 14 k gold filled, twisted, diamond-shaped with a touch of sterling silver.  Lovely little bangle!


Sunday, November 9, 2014

Gold Jade Bangle Bracelet

This awesome, 14 k gold filled bangle with gorgeous green Jade and black crystals will make head turns!  This certainly is an eye catcher ladies!  Want to see more bangles and bracelets? Click here.


Saturday, October 25, 2014

Arrowhead Bracelet for Guys

I designed this rustic, arrowhead copper finding to add to my black leather bracelet.  I've been slowly working on designing more jewelry for men.  This is one my latest bracelets for men (could easily be worn by woman as well):