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Finally some new metalworks

May10

Well there is one really good thing about the warm days we have had in the Pacific Northwest, besides that wonderful sun and heavenly warmth!  It means I have been able to dip my toe into the Copper creation pool earlier than normal.   Yes, I broke out the torch, set up the table and firing easel and went to town on these bits of copper… each one is only 6″x6″ but grouped they are wonderful, if I do say so myself… Only one is up in my shop so far, but the rest will be there soon…  Here is a preview…

6x6 copper radiating sphere 2 6x6 ODE to WCB 1 6x6 tides 3 6x6 tulip 1

Copper Treasures Collection

Apr10

I was perusing jewelry on Etsy as I am prone to do on a pretty regular basis.  I love handmade, mine and that of others…  I found so many yummy copper pieces that I just could not resist picking my favorites.  So here is what I came up with, and I am so tempted by the copper flower earrings.   In fact, I was tempted by many creations in her shop.  Here is the collection, enjoy the beauties!!!

 

CopperTube Pink Coin Pearl - Multi strand Necklace Set  Juliet Jewelry Design

Dangle flower earrings, handmade earrings, metalwork, copper jewelry Copperry fields

Mariposite Green Stone Shiny Pyrite Freeform Cut Custom Pendant Wire Wrapped, Wire Wrap Pendant, Weave Woven Designer Artisan Copper Jewelry Telaformos

 

Metalwork Earrings, Fold Form Jewelry, Hammered Copper Earrings, Copper Jewelry, Tribal, Rustic, Earthy, Rust  Willow Creek

 

Sterling silver Necklace, Frog jewelry, Labradorite necklace, Art to Wear,Copper necklace, Handmade Lauren Bileks Jewelry

Copper necklace - Oxidized Copper - Stacked Bundles - Handmade in my studio - copper jewelry - ready to ship Jamie Spinello

 

LAST PAIR - Hey Jupiter - Huge Enamel Copper Round Disc Earrings, Rose Pink, Crimson Red, Tribal Jewelry on Sterling Silver Dangly Wires Dream Spiral Art

copper leaf necklace Method Jewelry

 

Turquoise Cabochon with Copper Pendant michellelyczak

Steampunk Necklace Seahors Copper And Brass Tangled Metal

 

Mixed Metal Earrings w- Textured Copper & Hammered Sterling Silver, Dangle Earrings, Artisan Metalwork Earrings, Mixed Metal Jewelry Silver and Earth

Snowflake Obsidian Necklace - One of a Kind Wagon of Wonders

Sterling Silver Necklace, Rain Drop Necklace, Copper and Silver Jewelry, Silver Jewelry  Erin Austin

distressed copper petit blade earrings  Disco Medusa

Fire Red Heart Necklace - Heart With Tassels - Copper Heart Necklace - Heart Pendant - Red Heard Pendant - Love Jewelry  Trudy James

 

Copper and Sterling Silver Ginkgo Leaf Earrings  Silver Creations 330

The Honeymooners Collection!

Mar7

I great collection of Ideas for Gifts for the Honeymooner!   Click here to see the whole collection!

Vintage Honeymoon in Egypt - Aqua Blue Glass & Copper 3 Piece Necklace Set

 

How to make a twisted wire bracelet

Feb22

Thanks to Dave Gilmore who shot this video when I was doing a demonstration at our local Artist gathering this month.

Coco Chanel Homage Collection

Feb18

It is really inspiring to think that Coco Chanel is impacting designers today, almost as much as she has in the past.   As the founder of Chanel she was a fashion designer that made a profound impact on not only the fashion of her day, but for generations to come.   Some her most famous contributions to fashion were the classic Chanel Suit, The Chanel bag, and costume jewelry fashioned after diamond and platinum creations.  Probably the most well known is the “little black dress” which is considered a fashion essential to this day.  I have culled Etsy to complete my homage to Chanel and have found jewelry a well as home decor.  Her quotes are some of my personal favorites.

 

Coco Chanel Homage Collection

The Egyptian Goddess Collection

Feb3

Since the first tombs of Tutankhamen were discovered, the world has been fascinated by Egypt and Egyptian culture.   The colors and the designs and the mythology that surrounds the pyramids tells an unending story of intrigue, romance and history.   I went on a search of artists that pay homage to the designs and mythology of ancient Egypt and was lucky enough to find some beautiful hand made jewelry that would make a Goddess proud.   Clicking on the title of any of the images below will take you to the artist, where you can see more views of the jewelry and other items they have created.

Handpainted Earrings Collection

Feb2

I went looking for some hand painted earrings and was pleasantly surprised by what I found!

Check out this collection of beauties!

Ghost Horse a Metalwork

Jan28

Ghost Horse 001

One of my latest metalworks is one I call Ghost Horse.

I don’t usually do figurative work, but I wanted to create a piece for an upcoming show, which was being held in a Horse barn (a VERY large one) and I decided to do a horse.   Since my creative technique is to do my carving freehand, I knew I would need to make my hand familiar with the shape of a horse.   I began by looking  at and sketching different horses.   After about 15 of them, I decided that I just wanted to do a head, and thought then I could do something that fit my style.   I started with the head and jaw, which I carved very carefully.  Then I went wild with the mane of the horse .   After I fired the work, it needed contrast.   That is when I decided to silver the head of the horse.  When I was done, I looked at the horse and immediately thought, This is a Ghost Horse!

 

You can see this artwork and some of my others in my Etsy shop… SOARTSTUDIO

Spring Earring Collection

Dec26

Earrings are an essential accessory for spring

Salt air, Lake air, camping, hiking, running…  bracelets and necklaces are not always the easiest to wear when we become more active when Spring rolls around.   Earrings are a simple alternative or addition to complete your look as you head into spring this year.

Pulled back and upswept hair are standards for spring and summer, and the addition of a good earring is essential.  You can make a statement or keep it simple, it depends on your style.   Below you can find some great picks for Spring earrings, that give you that pop of color or a more simple silhouette.

Click on images to see more by any artist.

Charming Hearts Earrings in 14k GF Wire with Spring Green AB Glass Flowers    Spring Dangle Flower Earrings Handmade Flower Jewelry Topiary TOP-EAR-ARY No. 1 Spring gold plated earrings Handmade Jewelry Bridal

Spring Sky Earrings - Aquamarine   Spring Fling Earrings with Green, Pink and Gold gemstone glass

GITA - Bali Hobo Spring Green Flush Style Embellished Hoop

Can Spring Be Here - Sterling Vintage Light Purple Pressed Glass Flower and Pearl   Lampwork Gemstone Earrings Wire Wrapped, Lampwork Beads and Quartz - Sky Blue Earrings- Rhonda Michaels Jewelry Store on Etsy, Spring Summer

Pink Dangle Earrings Gemstone 14k Gold Wire Wrapped Drop Quartz Kande Jewelry Spring Fashion   925. Spring Leaf branch - Sterling Silver ear cuff earrings, Non pierced earcuff jewelry 110412

Spring   Spring Jewelry London Blue Quartz Silver Earrings Long Briolettes Fashion Jewelry - Minimalist Collection - Jennifer Casady

ON SALE - 30% off - Multicolor Gemstone Long Beaded Spring Earrings Wire Wrapped Dangle Earrings Summer Fashion    little bird nest earrings...14k goldfill, 3 pearls

Teal Aqua and Green Crystal Earrings   Long Stem Flower Earrings

Salmon Pink & Seafoam Green Spring Earrings

The Handmade Ring Collection

Dec17

A couple of years back large, blingy rings, began to appear in the accessory landscape.   This year, the more beads on a ring or the bigger the ring, the better.  Many are wearing several quite large rings on one hand and on occasion on one finger.   They make quite a statement and there are such a collection of really lovely rings, that I decided to find handmade rings, created by jewelry artists, that would be great adds to anyones accessories drawer.  Click on any image to see more…

Bling Ring - Opalite/Cobalt Blue and Copper   Sterling Silver Filled Wire Wrap Ring with Sterling Silver Dragonfly Bead - Any Size- Size 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

22K White Gold and black beaded ring   Modern Turquoise Blue and Copper Beaded Ring

Handmade Pearl Ring - Pearl Cocktail Ring - Chunky Beaded Ring - Sterling Silver - Custom Band - Bridesmaid gift   Copper Cup with Sterling Bead Ring

Etsy Jewelry - Mood Ring - Mood Bead Ring - Sterling Silver Ring - Wire Wrapped Ring   Sterling Wire Wrapped Bali Bead Ring Unique Original Design

Lampwork Glass Wrap Ring...PJIve wire wrapped ring size 9 in silver wire around a beautiful siler and red stripped lampwork bead.    Sterling Silver Wire Wrap Ring with Oval BELIEVE Sterling Silver Bead - Any Size- Size 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Sterling wire wrapped multi bead ring size 5 1/2   Yellow polka dot rivet beaded ring - sterling silver & flameworked glass jewelry - sterling silver ring

Whimsical Sterling Silver and Turquoise Spirals and Swirls Wirewrapped Bead Ring, Size 7   Hand-Beaded Black & Gold Original Design Ring

Wrapped wire ring, yellow & blue stone beads, nickel silver wire, adjustable   Red Purple and Pink Swarovski Crystal with Gold Beaded Ring - Size 5 - Free Shipping in the US