In context

This is my new earring set in the context of my ear... I have a new torch that works better than any of my previous torches. It fused the PMC in no time!

Earrings

This are my newest earrings, made by casting a shell. In the picture there is no way to understand the scale, so I will photograph them again in context...

November things

These are some works I have made before going to Mexico for the month of December.

Filigree earrings with Swarovski crystals in peach color.
A green vintage rhinestone piece with a soldered filigree dragon.
A modern replica of a vintage rhinestone piece and a soldered bumblebee.
This one has lampwork beads.

Fall season collection

October 16th will be the day I am having the opening for my Fall Collection, a wine and cheese party. After the opening, my fall collection will go to Mexico, where it will be displayed in a number of museum gift shops.

More imaginary objects

Imaginary objects

After a long break from posting in my blog, I am back with some more from my series "Imaginary Objects" combining brass stampings with found objects and bezel charms.

Imaginary objects

This is what can be accomplished with a good torch and some different pliers.

Pretty in green

It is rare that I get commissioned to make something for someone, but the wife of one of my classmates asked me to make her something in green and silver.

This necklace has Jade, mother of pearl, opalite and two vintage rhinestone pieces, joined together with sterling silver wire.
And this is the beautiful and ever mysterious Heather McDermid wearing one of my doll pieces to a show - she's a musician amongst other things.

Imaginary objects

Some of my newest pieces, inspired by my series "Alchemy" , art Nouveau and the techniques learned online from Stephanie Lee's metalsmithing course. These are baroque and romantic, whimsical and extravagant.

More found object earrings

Milagro Mexican charms of a head, said to heal all the illnesses of the head and mind...
Objects I found at the flea market, a seahorse and some medals,
These are not made with found objects, these are labradorite and freshwater pearls.
These are indeed found objects, one is a leaf made of wood, and the other is a mysterious bone.
Hardware and a mother of pearl button with glass crystal beads.

Earrings and other bits

Milagro charms and the leg bones of a rat. I love the faceted freshwater pearls.
Mexican milagros of a stabbed heart, known for the powers to heal a broken heart and other emotional wounds.

Religious earrings, Mexican style.
These ones are retro 80s romantic, they are vintage mirror beads.

Imaginary objects

I've started a new series. A continuation of my previous "Alchemy", this series will integrate antique tintypes, crystals, brass filigree and vintage illustrations.

Sales!

My friend Crystal Lee bought four pieces today, including the ones above. Such good taste!