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Judging by the number of assemblage-type images popping up on my Inspiration Art board I think I’m gearing myself up to get back into the studio. Source: etsy.com via Jen on Pinterest Source: etsy.com via Jen on Pinterest … Continue reading
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This necklace has been sitting in front of me staring me in the face since my last post (oh! second to last post!). I knew I wanted to add a “head” to the bottom and I had one picked out … Continue reading
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I’ve been bitten by the jewelry bug. Ironic given the only piece I wear is my …very plain… wedding ring. But there is something about creating sculptural pieces that go beyond being simply decorative. Generally I think people feel more … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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I’ve said it before and I’ll likely say it again, assemblage is all about problem solving. And while my OWOH necklace isn’t an assemblage per se, the process is very similar. My initial attempt at creating the locket part of … Continue reading
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Having never created a piece of jewelry from scratch before …on my own… this whole process is brand new for me. Pondering my sketch, I figured I need to make the locket first. I cut out my hearts and got … Continue reading
So that the OWOH post stays at the top, I made it sticky, but I wanted to keep the process of my giveaway linear. (well THAT was an awkward sentence!) ANYWAY. The gist … throughout the 4 weeks of The … Continue reading
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This fall I’ve had a burning desire to create “crafts” … I don’t mean tole painted door knockers (not that there’s anything wrong with that!) but multiple little things that don’t require as much … what? … time? thought? commitment? … Continue reading
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Thanks so much for all your responses to my ponderings on future challenges. Guess what?!? You’re ALL winners. Amanda, Sheba, Cody, Michele, Carla, Rebecca, Ronna, Cory and Dale (and hopefully I didn’t miss anyone!) … send me your snail mail address … Continue reading
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As promised here’s the leather cuff with the plaster cast included. The imprint was from a goofy little doll I have kicking around though I did end up chopping off his forehead so he’d fit more easily on the band. … Continue reading