I have stowed myself in my basement (that's where I have my studio) and have been banging away day and night. I have some craft shows coming up in November (3 in a 2 week period!) and I need to make sure I have enough inventory.
This is some of what I have made this week:
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I got these beads from the Art Bliss Bead Swap so I can't give credit - but here is Marie's clasp again! |
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Okay...so I love Marie's clasp-I admit it! |
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Heavy Metal Beads-learned this technique from Stacie Florer at Art Bliss - this time in silver with turquoise and wrangled into earrings |
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Stacie mentioned "air chasing metal" in class - I was not in her class when she demonstrated this technique. But she had a sample and I was intrigued. So I found an article in Art Jewelry Magazine (July 2012) - I will be exploring this technique more for sure! |
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More of the same - after creating the earrings, I formed the curve on my ring mandrel - I love these! |
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Heavy Metal beads - in bracelet form and in silver |
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Stacie's Elemental Bracelet class - I made a few of these bracelets, and here are two examples. If I could just make these bracelets every day for the rest of my life, I would be happy! Although they look the same, each link is different: different textures, different techniques...SO.MUCH.FUN! |
On Sunday, the temperature is supposed to drop to the mid-50's here in Virginia. I.LOVE.FALL!!! I plan on banging on more metal this weekend - I cannot tell you how satisfying this medium has been to me. Do you have a favorite technique that "calms your nerves"?
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend!