Posts tagged "frustrations"
YOJ11-07 Butterfly Twirl Earrings

YOJ11-07 Butterfly Twirl Earrings

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...

A Rant about Quality & Best Practices

For at least a decade now there has been a very concerted effort to bring wirework into the mainstream consciousness.  Many people have dedicated a lot of time and effort to raising the profile of wire – and specifically solderless wire – as a legitimate medium for fine craft. Thanks to the efforts of these...

YOJ09-25 Netted Pendant

Netted Pendant (2009) Fine silver, sterling silver L 6.0 cm x W 2.5 cm I’m running a bit behind with my YOJ postings, but I have been keeping up with doing the pieces.  My focus has been on preparing for my class, which starts 9 days from today!  This netted pendant is one of the...