Saturday, November 24, 2012

Learning little tidbits all the time

thanks to the wonders of computers (yes, I am that old) and nice people like Nancy LT Hamilton who lights my way on soo many little things! And a wave over the pond to Sparrow Salvage who makes wonderous creations of buttons and crystals and metals. Love your stuff too!
So many talented people. Sometimes I spend a few days, yes days when I have a spare hour just peeking in on what they've been working on.
 Chirp!
 These remind me of old book bindings..
As you can see, I have been on an embossed metal jag. I can't seem to get enough of the stuff!
Tonite I started experimenting with adding pigments and then varnishing, yum!!
Thanks for visiting my site and Happy HOlidays to you and yours!

Monday, November 5, 2012

leaning towards metals, until resin came along...

It has been a while since I posted anything. I lost my way, then I got a job...which threw a kink in my creative-ness. But now it is back on....and we are remodeling our home. So, when I can I do make things...

and yes, they do move! I was thinking of an airplane propeller....can you tell?



boat prop shape earrings....These are my standby fav's
my first attempts at resins...it says "bee's knees" with bumblebee wings and a brass bee butt...

My newest love is the resins and texturizing brass and copper!! It is so flexible and makes for endless possibilities! This bangel is still a work in progress. Still trying to work out what to put on the front..a resin half dome? a line of  very green chrysoprase beads? It came out being a very comfortable piece of jewelry. I wear it to bed and forget I have it on most of the time.
Fun stuff! Just wanted to share the latest stuff.Oh one more item...
My photos leave something to be desired. I really do need to find those macro lenses...This says "A" (insert butterfly wing) "& Prayer"
there are four others that the resin never dried in...what did I do? maybe not blend the mixture enough..scared of forming bubbles in the resin. Oh well, live and learn. I like this one!