Monthly archive March, 2009

YOJ09-13 Kaleidoscope Pendant

Kaleidoscope Pendant (2009) Fine Silver, sterling silver, Swarovski crystal L 5.5 cm x W 4.7 cm x H 1.0 cm Cold-connected, formed For the first time this session, my entry is one day late.  It proved to be much more challenging to construct, as I kept changing my mind about what I wanted it to...

YOJ09-12 Viking Knit Chain (and “Merry Meet”)

Viking Knit Chain (2009) Fine silver, sterling silver Chain L 68.6 cm x W 0.35 cm Pendant L 5.8 cm x W 2.5 cm Nalbinding, constructed, cold-connected, flameworked, cast Several years ago, my husband and I collaborated on making a Thor’s Hammer.  Malcolm is fascinated by all things Norse, to the point where I’ve joked...

Zilberschmuck Retrospective April 19-May 30, 2009, at Shao Design, Toronto

I’m pleased to announce that two of my pieces will be included as part of a Zilberschmuck Retrospective, being held concurrently with “Connection”, the 5th annual National Juried Exhibition of Canadian Fine Jewellery and Metalwork. The tiara and necklace were originally shown in 2004 as part of a Toronto Fashion Week event showcasing the bridal...

YOJ09-11 Snowflake Obsidian Bangle

This has been such a physically brutal week for me, it’s a wonder I have any energy at all to post anything.  I finally finished and submitted the viking knit piece I’ve been working on for the past two months.  I haven’t been so stressed out about getting a piece done in ages.  I developed...

YOJ09-10 Fun with Fibre

Fun with Fibre Earrings 1 (2009) Sterling silver, wool L 6.7 cm x W 0.5 cm Formed, wet-felted Fun with Fibre Pendant 1 (2009) Sterling silver, wool L 6.5 cm x W 0.4 cm Formed, wet-felted Fun with Fibre Pendant 2 (2009) Sterling silver, fine silver, cotton thread L 4.5 cm x W 0.45 cm...

YOJ09-09 Felt Bangle

Felt Bangle (2009) Wool 7 cm i.d. Wet felted This is not the project I wanted to post this week, but the one I’ve been playing with most of this evening is being very stubborn.  I’m still struggling with finishing it. I bought a bunch of wool roving yesterday, and spent part of this afternoon...