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!

Multi strand necklaces

Some more of my series with the multi-strand necklaces with soldered filigree centerpieces.

Two more

Soldered extravaganza

Brass filigree soldered in brass sheet and then aged with a black patina. The necklace are multi-strand bead strings.

Assemblage pieces

My newest pieces are my most exciting and strange work, I love them very much. I do think they are a bit out there, my mother didn't fully get them even though she's the most supportive person with all of my creations. I did have to use jewelry hot glue to hold some of the pieces together, which gives the pieces an assemblage, mixed media look. They feel more and more like pieces of art that can be wore and less like jewelry. Let's see what the response is with this newest line. I have the Blim crafts market this coming sunday, and I will be able to tell what the public's response to this particular line is.