More samples

Some of my new pieces I have been making these past few days.

Soldering samples

So I was showing Aviva my new soldered stuff, and she loved it and bought one of the pieces, which I didn't photograph. But here are some samples and previews of my new series, coming up this spring 2010.

On soldering and other new techniques

I am teaching myself to solder with a soldering iron and lead-free solder with a high content of silver, so that it really shines. All the equipment was an investment, and I found out that paying more really pays off in therms of quality of equipment and safety. I tried both a cheap and an expensive soldering iron, and the expensive one with interchangeable tips and a safety light was so much better, it was worth the price difference. I also went all out and bought an inland fume trap with coal filters, and a breathing mask. But lung cancer is not an option for me, I rather spend the money in all the equipment than regret it later.

Pictures to come...

I love my life.

Mukado Jewelry

So I now have two pieces in a jewelry gallery in Wast Vancouver, Mukado Jewelry. I like the pieces chosen, I hope they sell. Finally, a gallery in Vancouver is representing my work. To0 view this gallery click here.

My work is the only vintage stuff she has, everything else in the gallery is ultra-modern and sleek. I think that may work to my advantage, being unique is a good ting. I also make one of a kind pieces, nothing mass-produced. We will see! I am optimistic!

Deep blue

A new creation now in Mexico

Vintage Venus Jewelry turns one year old

Today is the anniversary of my business. It has been a great long year, and I have sold a bunch of stuff. Recently a person in the Mexico City gallery circuit started to distribute my work, and I am making pieces that I like a lot more, more crafted, more mysterious. I am also using a lot more semiprecious stones, real pearls and lots of swarovski crystals. I can't wait to see what this year will bring in terms of inspiration and creation. Wearable art!

Mysterious pieces

My latest pieces are more bold and mysterious than ever before, and this piece is my favorite. It is crafted carefully and has a beautiful doll of a slightly bigger size with a defined face. I have also used ribbons and wire, and lots of Swarovski crystal. I like the contrast of the cherry red and the green, and the doll's arms are branch coral.

Visit from Safi

My friend Safi came today to buy a present for a friend of hers that is turning 30, and she picked this beautiful piece. I was happy to see it go with her.

New work

This is some of my new work I have been making since coming back from Mexico. It is more romantic and elaborate than before, I think. I am using a bunch of Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls. I will have a show soon!

Sales

Just posted some new items in my shop, and I sold this strange brooch today to a lady in France. My shop is doing well, and now I have an agent in Mexico who represents my work. I like this work a lot, it is creative and I love sourcing for my pieces. New stuff to come!

Jewelry in Mexico

I haven't written in such a long time. Well, I am in Mexico, and I came here for a gallery show. My surreal series with the German dolls was very well received here, as if Mexicans found weird jewelry more appealing. I am happy with the reception, and will post some images soon.

Fall season show

Some people modeling some artful pieces from the September 6th show.

More explorations on the human body

And the representations of the body as the carrier of human consciousness.

Naufusito and "Sun People"

I will be featured in a Venezuelan magazine with this photos of my dear friend Naufus and his piece "Sun People" necklace.

Great fits

Some times people don't choose their pieces; the pieces choose them!