Bling it On!

Fun stretch bracelets for 2016

Copper-plated beads with patina

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Spirit of the Southwest talisman bracelet

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This Little Light of Mine bracelet

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Heart on Your Sleeve bracelet

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torch-fired enamel

Jewelry components in progress:
Upside-down hearts for earwires, enamel blossoms. Assembly by riveting comes next.

soldering practice

 Etruscan link hand-forged copper chain

sacred heart earrings

this is my first attempt at sweat-soldering

I have been practicing soldering, and these are my results so far. It is fun and engrossing.

love from the garden

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rose petal heart beads in progress

self portraits, June 2010

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"what She said"

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"Outward vs. Inward"

slow summer days

I have been enjoying my pleasantly slower summertime schedule.

muffin and latte painted clogs

Wall-E and robot birthday cake

grackle at the pool

ideas in the works

Happy customers
I have been "yard sale-ing" my old inventory of jewelry and other small items to generate a little cash flow, and that went pretty well, especially considering that I didn't advertise and money is tight these days.

Today I worked on a potential commission for someone who wants a specific image painted on some boots. I sent her a preliminary sketch, and if she approves then it's a go. She wants upward-pointing angel wings in a tribal tattoo theme. This is what I came up with so far. I envisioned that when she stands together the design will form a heart with a flame above it, for it is when we come together that we find love. The flame is so she will keep her passion burning. The swallow is for giving flight to her dreams, and the vines are for growth.
I hope she likes it....

my idea for painted tattoo wings on boots. this is 14:365