Steampunk bliss!

Here are a few of my latest designs...with a steampunk twist.

These are a couple of bracelets that I made out of copper and brass.

A matching necklace...

And matching earrings with my new business cards.

Thoughts? Comments?

Please share! I'd love to hear what you think! Thanks.

The Break Up Ring

Here is the Break Up Ring (intructor Lisa Claxton) that I took at Bead Fest back in March 2011 in PA. There are a couple of angles for you to get an idea of what it really looks like.

I finally finished it and was able to take a few pictures. Let me know what you think. I found this to be a challenging class. First, it was the only intermediate class I took. Second, I had never worked with rivets before. Third, it was a three hour class that could easily have been 5-6 hrs. I felt a bit rushed and wish I had more time to work on it (with supervision). I hope it looks ok for a first attempt.

Joyful jewelry jotting

I've been making jewelry for the past two years and I really do enjoy it. Recently, a friend told me about an oppotunity to rent some studio space for really cheap (less than $500/month) and I am *seriously* considering it.

So I've been making some really cool stuff over at the 92 St Y. I have some projects that I should be wrapping up pretty soon. I can't believe that I only have 2 more classes left! I definitely need to make time to go into the studio soon!

A few weeks ago, I took some classes at Beadfest in King of Prussia, PA. One Saturday morning, I took the Scrapbox Bracelet, with Kim St. Jean. On Saturday evening, I took Fold formed earrings with Gail Crosman Moore. On Sunday morning, I took the Break up ring with Lisa Claxton. Let me tell you...I was in the presence of some talented ladies. They were all completely different, but I had such fun in each class, and I learned a multitude of new techniques! I think my favorite by far was the Fold formed earrings! I just took to it, like a fish takes to water. I know that everyone is good at different things...well what I learned this weekend was that I am pretty darn good at manipulating metal with a hammer and I can solder...and I *can't* nor do I like TUBE RIVETS! OMG! They were the bane of my existance that weekend!!!!

All in all, a very productive weekend. Here are some pictures of my work:

Scrap Box Bracelet - Instructor: Kim St. Jean


Fold Formed Earrings - Instructor: Gail Crosman Moore

I did finally finsh the other ring, I just haven't gotten around to taking a picture yet, so stay tuned for the "Break Up Ring".