Wearable Journal

Roxi Phillips & Candice Windham taught this class at the "Time for Art" event in Memphis and it turned out awesome, as if we expected anything less! This project demonstrated basic metal working skills as well as introduced the class to Ice Resin treated papers. What we ended up with was a beautifully handcrafted wearable journal! This picture doesn't come close to showing you the beauty of this pendant but it's the best I could do.

Candice & Roxi had pre-resined the papers for us to stamp & cut to size. One inch square brass plates were hammered & stamped. Papers cut & stacked to fit neatly inside the brass plates, holes drilled with a Dremel/Dremel Drill Press, jump rings inserted. I used a braided black leather cord, coiled with brass wire, and embellished with small brass sayings/keys. The ends were finished off with end caps & jewelry fasteners.

This necklace is a head turner & show stopper when wearing! I wore it to church & was stopped again & again with people wanting to see what I was wearing!

Thanks Roxi & Candice for teaching this class!!! Loved every minute of it!

Jewelry Nite

I've had the most fun this evening. After an early supper, I tucked myself in my studio. I created 4 complete sets of jewelry: Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings. Two of the sets are made with raku beads which is totally different than my usual style. I had so much fun out of my BOX! Of course I finished up with 2 sets made with natural taupe shell finishes, one of which is promised to my daughter since at my last sale, someone bought the one she was looking at. Since very few of my pieces are alike, she'll have one similar. I'll have time tomorrow to photograph them properly in order to post. Should anyone be interested in any pieces posted, please let me know. I have a show in Humboldt come November. My plan is to have a WIDE variety of jewelry to display. Of course, other handmade items as well.

Just back from walking the furbabies & believe I'll delve into the latest issue of Creative Jewelry that has Roxi Phillip's Krylon necklace in. Way to go Roxi! I didn't know of this magazine before but I do now!

In a few days, I plan on a give-a-way! Ever heard of a Fairy Necklace? Keep posted!!