Creative explorations of an artist, small business owner, cat lover, sometimes writer, foodie, and lover of life.
Monday, March 26, 2018
2018 ~ 52 ring challenge - week 13
Featuring treasure mountain turquoise and a lovely little cast succulent, this is week 13 in my 52 week maker challenge. (shown on a lovely piece of wood that became an even more lovely pendant!)
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018
2018 ~ 52 ring challenge - week 12
I spent the evening of the spring equinox making- seemed fitting. This is the most recent ring in my 52 pieces challenge series.
I call her The Oracle. A lovely cultured opal is set in a crown bezel. Fine silver planchettes flank the setting. The band is stamped with Yes, no, and goodbye, along with some fun stars. All Sterling and fine silver. Will be available in the etsy store soon!
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Monday, March 12, 2018
2018 ~ 52 ring challenge - week 10 &11
I was on vacation the first week of March, so I had to play catch up this week. Then I forgot to post, so here are weeks 10 and 11 in one post. :)
I'm teaching a class this saturday on alternative stone setting techniques, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to make some pieces and take photos for my hand outs- here are the two techniques I did- Faceted bezel set stones and 'Fenced' stones (i know there has to be a name for that kind of setting, but it reminds me of those old little wire fences people would have around their flowerbeds back in the day... )
I'm teaching a class this saturday on alternative stone setting techniques, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to make some pieces and take photos for my hand outs- here are the two techniques I did- Faceted bezel set stones and 'Fenced' stones (i know there has to be a name for that kind of setting, but it reminds me of those old little wire fences people would have around their flowerbeds back in the day... )
Lab grown alexandrite set in sterling custom stepped bezel
Dichroic glass set in sterling with stamped band
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