YOJ09-02 Standard Form Ring
Standard Form Ring (2009) Sterling silver, carnelian Size 10 I wasn’t intending to post this as my second entry for the YOJ, but it’s now Sunday, the due date for this week, and the piece I actually wanted to post isn’t finished. I’m “tweaking”. It feels very much like I’m doing a science experiment. So…...
Tutorial – Double Celtic Cross & Scrolls Earrings
. . . . . . . . . At long last, a new tutorial! Double Celtic Cross & Scrolls Earrings I created this design back in 1998, and it’s always been very near and dear to my heart! For those of you who love all things Celtic, these earrings combine a couple of classic...
Tutorial – QEW Earrings
QEW Earrings Inspiration comes from the strangest places! This modern-looking pair of earrings was inspired by an Art Deco-era light standard I spied while driving along the Queen Elizabeth Way, in Toronto – and hence the name, QEW! I can’t remember exactly where it was – somewhere between High Park and the Humber Hump –...
New Free Tutorials coming soon!
After a quick trip to Europe, the designing bug has finally caught me again, and I’ve started working on two new tutorials! Both of these will be Very Easy projects and will be offered for free. Stay tuned!
Tutorial – Undercurrents Earrings
Undercurrents Earrings The surface of the ocean shows only the smallest hint of the turbulence underneath the waves! This is a great project for practicing precise measuring and mirror images. 11 pages, 35 photos, 39 steps, plus design notes USD $5.00 This tutorial was voted “Best Advanced Tutorial” &”Favourite Piece” by the Members of the...
Tutorial – Micki Ring
Micki Ring This bold, geometric design was inspired by the work of Max Froehlich (1908-1997), a Swiss-born goldsmith who was part of the “Modern” school of jewellery design. With one change, it is possible to make two variations of this ring! In heavier gauges, it makes an appealing men’s ring! The ring is named after...
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