It’s time for the SATeam’s monthly blog carnival! I haven’t managed to participate in one of these before, but this month’s topic was just too good to resist: “When you travel, what jewelry related stuff to do take with you?” Well… The first thing I always take with me is good intentions. After all, I’m...
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What, exactly, are “traditional metalsmithing techniques”? I’ve tried to figure it out because I see this phrase all over the place. So far, the only thing I’ve managed to determine is that it’s a blanket term for an assumed, but ill-defined, set of construction methods a skilled metalworker must know how to use. A couple...
Ruby Zoisite Pendant (2011) Ruby zoisite (33.32 ct), sterling silver Formed, cold-joined L 4.3 cm x W 1.86 cm x D 1.4 cm By chance I’m following the YOJ theme again this week, which is “Complementary Colours”. Ruby can be found in combination with several other metamorphic stones, namely fuschite and thulite, but my favourite...
Twirl & Swirl Earrings (2011) Sterling silver Formed, flameworked, cold-joined L 6.5 cm x W 1.6 cm So far in this Year of Jewelry I haven’t been following any of the themes, but this week’s theme, Made from Two Feet of Wire, was intriguing. The design constraint – using only two feet of wire total,...
During the YOJ 2009, I made a beaded puffed heart as part of a planned larger work for that year’s HSTA Faculty Show “Vessel”. The piece that actually went into the show – Shiva’s Pomander – was originally intended as the container for the heart, but ended up being too large. I loved the design...
In conjunction with the Lake Scugog Spring Studio Tour, taking place April 30 and May 1, 2011, the Scugog Council for the Arts will be hosting a Studio Tour Preview Exhibition during the month of April, at the Scugog Arts Resource Centre located at 181 Perry St., Unit G-1, Port Perry. The Preview Exhibition will...
Wave Bracelet (2011) Sterling silver Formed, fused L 17.5 cm x W 1.1 cm (variable) I’m still behind with posting, and I’m remembering that it was at about this point last year that I gave up on the YOJ because other parts of my life were overwhelming me. I’ve been doing interviews for the...
Spiral Wand Pendant (1) (2011) Argentium silver, quartz Formed, knotted L 4.4 cm x .5 cm (6 mm bead) I pulled out the spool of argentium silver while working on the week 8 project, and this pendant grew out of one of the failed attempts at embellishing the earrings. I used to make little mini-wands...
Registration for Wire Jewellery at Haliburton School of the Arts has begun! Nestled in the Haliburton Highlands in the heart of Ontario’s Cottage Country, the Haliburton School of the Arts offers week long and weekend courses in everything from painting to glassblowing to blacksmithing. I’m pleased to be returning to HSTA for the week of...
I’m pleased to be participating in this year’s Lake Scugog Spring Studio Tour, April 30-May 1, 2011. “Located just one hour northeast of Toronto, the Lake Scugog Studio Tour is centered around the historic Port Perry area. Described as the newest emerging arts and culture destination, this tour provides a creative journey for its visitors...
Teardrop Spiral Earrings (2011) Sterling silver Formed, forged, soldered L 4.3 cm x W. 1.95cm I’m late posting this week. I had started working with this teardrop shape last week, after doing research for the next installment of my essay series. There are many historical examples of boat-shaped earrings, and I found myself paying particular...
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