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...
Butterfly Twirl Earrings (2011) Sterling silver Formed, soldered 2 cm dia. This week I had one more idea for the butterflies – a pair of hoop earrings. Here, the butterflies fly around in a loop. The earrings insert from the back of the earlobe and curl around to bring the butterflies to the front. It’s...
Fluttering Butterflies (2011) Sterling silver, aquamarine Formed, flame-worked, cold-joined L 4.8 cm x W 1.9 cm This week has been very satisfying, both in terms of the pieces I’ve made and the quantity of work I was able to produce. On top of it all, I had fun! Early in the week, I was...
Butterfly Earrings (2011) Sterling silver Formed, flame-worked L 1.9 cm x W 0.5 cm This week, after Snowpocolypse rolled through, Canada’s own Wiarton Willie brought the very welcome news that we will have a early spring this year! Woo hoo! That got me looking forward to sunshine and flowers… spring weddings and butterflies. I love...
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Jan 29, 2011 • Comments Closed Aquamarine Bridal Set (2011) Sterling silver, aquamarine Formed, cold-joined, flameworked Pendant: L 4.0 cm x W 1.5 cm Earrings: L 3.8 cm x W 0.7 cm I had such high hopes this week for getting a lot done. I did get a lot done, but very little of it related to what I wanted to...
The Peanut Experiment (2011) Copper, polymer-coated copper, sterling silver Formed, fold-formed, cold-joined, fused, patinated W 2.5 cm x H 8.5 cm . This week’s entry is actually the end of a several week long process where I experimented with a different method for forming. This is an idea I’ve been wanting to try ever since...
Peacock Feather Earrings (2011) Sterling silver Formed L 8.5 cm x W 2.9 cm . I devoted a lot of this week to experimentation, and specifically to working with forming wire over a solid core. Although my experiment went well, I didn’t finish the project to the point where I can post it. More about...
Bookmarks for Pet Lovers (2011) Page Puppy (left), Kitty Klip (right) Limited Edition of 100 each Copper, formed, hammered W 2.2 cm x H 2.5 cm (approx.) I kick off the new YOJ with some bookmarks for pet lovers! Page Puppy and Kitty Klip are loyal companions to help you find your place! They’ll slide...
The Creative Wire Jewelry Forum is once again hosting The Year of Jewelry Project. This year the invitation went out on social media as well as the forum, and the response has been tremendous! The basic concept of the project is “one piece, per week, for a year”. The participants, who range from newbies to...
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