I’m excerpting from my recent newsletter, and updating my blog as to my whereabouts these past several weeks. But, unlike overprotective fathers, my blog doesn’t really care. It’s rather an inanimate object, yes? All kinds of bad keyword search Google-ish damanable metric-adverse things may have happened to my blog during my hiatus. I’ll never know for sure. However, just in case someone stumbles across these words, I’m compelled to apologize for not posting for awhile.
My plate has been overflowing with more activities than I can name. I took an this unusual break from my monthly newsletter for the past two months due to a temp job working the primary election – which turned into a job with major overtime! I’m glad I did it…but I won’t be doing it again. It gave me an appreciation for artists who work full time and try to fit in their art on the side. It validated that I’m not meant to split my time! So my focus will be on my custom clients, the creation of jewelry, and jewelry instruction. Feels good to know – again.
I’m back in the studio in fits and starts, and have completed a few projects for my lovely, patient clients, and more are underway. I’m currently making a wedding band for the engagement ring pictured below, and a wedding band for the groom based upon the bride’s ring. Soon, I’l be sharing photos of more “dreams made by hand.” Until then, thanks for sticking around.
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Here’s an excerpt from my December 2013 newsletter, with a bunch of progress photos from making copper cuffs. A story of warmth for a chill December day!
Last night I went in search of my other blanket – the quilt made by my grandmother. My hands smoothed the pinks and purples and greens, snippets from garments she had made. I felt the love as I drifted off to sleep, finding the comfort in something handmade that I will own forever.
Tip the edges of the metal over a steel block held in a vice
A new, limited edition series of sterling ovals linked by small sterling rings. I love circles, but I love ovals even more – even though they present a slightly more complex challenge. The necklace moves with you, and the ovals will overlap one another as you do so. This kinetic aspect of the piece was an unexpected by-product of its engineering. I hope you enjoy it!
These links are made from heavy sterling silver and each of them is soldered closed – even the smallest silver connecting link – so you can be assured that each piece will last a long time and wear well. these pieces aren’t in the shop just yet, but if you are interested, you may contact me HERE. Thank you!
Update as of September 1, 2013: The necklace, earrings, and ring have sold. I still have one pair of matching earrings.