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Friday June 25, 2010

Apocalypse Now

So there have been earthquakes in Ottawa, tornadoes in Midland and Jen is in the studio. Yes dear readers, the end IS nigh!!

Some of the unsold work that has been at The Flying Pig was returned to me, so I’m adding them to etsy. I figured, Why Not?!? But if you see [...]

Friday March 26, 2010

Another Assemblage Challenge done

I know. I know. It took me forEVER to finish this. But it has been sent off and I’m now playing with Cynjon’s contributions. Here are some photos of Fin’s finished piece (click to enlarge):

And here’s the finished piece:

Now on to work on Cynjon’s:

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Saturday February 13, 2010

Voila!

After a big push yesterday … thanks Tom for puppy-wrangling! … the necklace is DONE! I’m glad to have it finished. I hate deadlines hanging over my head and frankly, there were a few times there that I despaired whether I would ever get past the clasp and hinge!

Here it is laying [...]

Thursday February 11, 2010

Coming Along

I have entered the embellishment stage of the necklace. The locket and surrounding “cage” being done. I still may age parts of this but the construction? DONE!

Initially I was going to do the entire thing in metal but after going through some options, I think a bit of red is in order. [...]

Friday February 5, 2010

Oh the places I’ve been.

Or how a simple necklace/locket turns into a multi-day extravaganza on how NOT to make closures!

Oh. I know. It LOOKS innocent enough. All sweetness and bright coppery goodness. But don’t be fooled. As a quick glance at my work area can attest:

THAT is the mayhem that the so-called “innocent” locket [...]