Wrap It Up

As promised, here is a pic of the wrapped stone technique I've been working on. I did this one last week, but had to put it aside for other things. The process was actually pretty simple, once I figured it out. The bezel wire can be textured - or not - however your want. I happen to be partial to spirals! Now, what else can I do with this cool new trick??? Stay tuned!

Accepted!

I was very excited today to get an email saying I'd been accepted to the Highlands Ranch Fall 08 Craft Show! This is a juried show (meaning a committee of craftpeople and artists judge your work - see link ) that I applied to a couple of years ago and was not accepted into then. (Looking back at the stuff I was doing then, I can see why!!)

Now the hard work begins. I need a lot of inventory!! Dates for the show are Sat and Sun, October 11 & 12. More inf. to come.

Bezel Wire

I got some new supplies yesterday. Fun, fun, fun. Hoping to figure out how to make some "wrapped beads" later today. Will post some pics if they're not too horrible!

While I'm Working

Explanation for why I have been so unproductive this summer! All 3 kids home most days!! I was trying to get my show application finished and looked up to see Jess wearing this crazy mask. When you talk it changes your voice! It's good to be 5. . .

Mad Scientist?

I've been experimenting with oxidizing silver and thought you might want to see the process. It's pretty cool.

I use Liver of Sulfur to artificially age (oxidize) the jewelry. Picture #1 shows what is looks like. It's very smelly stuff (like rotten eggs) that you dissolve in water. Gross green huh?

Picture #2 shows before and after the oxidation. Drop the silver in, wait a few minutes, then watch the magic happen! It comes out black and dingy, but after a little polishing - very cool!

Picture #3 - finished product!

Back To The Blog

I have neglected the poor blog for far too long! Not to mention jewelry making! The kiddos are going back to school in a couple of weeks, so it's back to work for me. Look for more posts and jewelry pics.

I cleaned, reorganized and added to the workbench space last month. Hopefully this will spark more productivity and creativity. I have all sorts of cool ideas just waiting to be "brought to life". Right now I'm trying to get some new work and good pictures taken to use in a show application due this Thursday. The clock is ticking!!

"If you want to see the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain."

Teacher Gifts

I made a couple of teacher gifts last week that I'm really happy with. Here's some pics. I'll have them posted on Etsy soon. Two doctor appts. today - hope I'll get some jewelry making in!