Impressions of an Island City
My first attempt at wrapping beach glass: views are front, back and a final shot with two other pieces of glass that are in the works. The glass comes from the shores of Bermuda, gifts from some friends who visited the … Read more
Get back on that horse and ride! This is my first jewelry post in while: I've been writing and researching FL history for presentations, and that may have led me to the vintage look of this 30" necklace. The bronze heart is handcrafted from BronzClay. The clay is rolled out and textured (in this case, with a rubber stamp of cogs and … Read more
I'm in Gainesville, FL, home of the University of Florida, but more importantly it is a change in geography and lifestyle. These changes allow for the best part of travel: exploration and the ability to see an area with curiosity and new eyes. During and earlier trip, we passed an old graveyard in Archer, FL which is between inland Gainesville … Read more
This abstract enameled pendant is about 11/2 ". It is fine silver, enameled in an abstract pattern based on an exercise in a quilting design book. The warm red is an achievement: Red enamel and silver usually combine to make a muddy brown. I used 24 carat gold foil underneath the enamel to provide a barrier between the silver and the glass. … Read more
Talisman and amulets open a different perspectives on jewelry. Instead of simply being personal adornment, they represent protection and good luck for the wearer. This is an unusual Thai amulet--the Buddha is riding a lion's head. The interpretation depends on the viewer, but to me the combination of a graceful Thai Buddha image, rough copper … Read more
The title is either a very literal description of this piece or a like, totally far out but subtle reference to the 60s band Iron Butterfly. Your choice. It is twisted square sterling silver wire on a silver chain with a lobster claw clasp. It’s about 18 inches—just right for a v-neck sweater or t-shirt. The bead is white faceted opal. … Read more
This is my first re-work of a vintage item—a pretty black metal flower pin with very soft pink and blue colored crystals and opaque green marquis stones surrounding a dark blue center sparkly. The pin back is left on because it is relatively easy for anyone with a set of pliers to take of the flower focal and use it as a pin and replace … Read more
Munchkins and the Yellow Brick Road are on my mind tonight. A trip to North Florida and a some internet research found some interesting characters and places from Florida's past. Please click on the more stories tab at the top of my page and read the rest. … Read more
This necklace—which was another commission—started out as a grand experiment (as do so many of my craft projects). The pendant was made by following directions provided by metalsmith Chris Darway’s gold-on-copper CraftCast. High karat gold paste, a metal clay product, is painted on copper and allowed to dry. It’s torch-fired according to … Read more
Here’s a bracelet of copper Pippa knots and silver beads inspired by a client’s comments. There is a tutorial for the knot in Step-By-Step wire, but it’s an earring project submitted by artist Erica Husband, according to the magazine. The bracelet with the addition of beads definitely called for planning and experimentation. Stiff bronze wire … Read more