I finally made some jewelry.
I don't actually recall when I have been this busy before. I am literally hopping from one thing to the next right now. It has been absolutely crazy. The online forums that I normally post on have been neglected and I have have been receiving e-mails from some of my online friends wondering if I am still alive. 
Yes, I am, but only just. HAHA
Last weekend I had a great basic soldering class at Grand River Beads. My students were a lot of fun, caught on quickly and we had a great time eating chocolate and getting to know one another. *Waves hello to Carla, Anita and Linda*
Last week in class we did our first casting. That was a lot of fun. I spent most of today getting ready for another round of casting on Monday. I will be sure to post pictures of my finished pieces....when I have finished them.
I feel as thought I haven't actually made any jewelry in ages. I have made a few more rings and would like to make even more before my show on the 3rd of November, but we will have to see how things go. Last night I was lucky enough to hand my kids over to my husband and actually work on, and finish, a couple of new pieces.
Both pendants have a 14mm Black Onyx Square bezel set stone. The first one is 1" wide and just a hair over an inch from the top of the bail to the bottom tip of the pendant. The second one is quite a bit larger, but oh so pretty. It is 3 inches long and made from hand forged (hammered) 14 gauge Sterling silver wire. This one took a bit of time, and while I was hammering, of course, I woke up the baby. Darn it. The second pendant actually looks pretty good in either direction, so I guess it could be reversible. I wore it today and got a lot of comments from the instructors and other students.
Okay, on to the next task.... I am going to bed. FINALLY! Good Night all.
Yes, I am, but only just. HAHALast weekend I had a great basic soldering class at Grand River Beads. My students were a lot of fun, caught on quickly and we had a great time eating chocolate and getting to know one another. *Waves hello to Carla, Anita and Linda*
Last week in class we did our first casting. That was a lot of fun. I spent most of today getting ready for another round of casting on Monday. I will be sure to post pictures of my finished pieces....when I have finished them.
I feel as thought I haven't actually made any jewelry in ages. I have made a few more rings and would like to make even more before my show on the 3rd of November, but we will have to see how things go. Last night I was lucky enough to hand my kids over to my husband and actually work on, and finish, a couple of new pieces.
Both pendants have a 14mm Black Onyx Square bezel set stone. The first one is 1" wide and just a hair over an inch from the top of the bail to the bottom tip of the pendant. The second one is quite a bit larger, but oh so pretty. It is 3 inches long and made from hand forged (hammered) 14 gauge Sterling silver wire. This one took a bit of time, and while I was hammering, of course, I woke up the baby. Darn it. The second pendant actually looks pretty good in either direction, so I guess it could be reversible. I wore it today and got a lot of comments from the instructors and other students.
Okay, on to the next task.... I am going to bed. FINALLY! Good Night all.
I love these both. Very different in style and equally as lovely. I would be hard pressed to say which is a favorite. I would wear them both. I am so proud of how your technique is evolving. I hope your husband is as proud of you as I am.
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Thank you so much Illaya. I really appreciate that. This has been a very fun process. My husband is proud.... I think. But mostly he is wondering when I will actually start to sell some items. haha - Hopefully soon.
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