31 March 2008
Some stuff from last week:
From L-R, top to bottom:
Mini Neoterica Turquoise - I was asked to do a remake of a promo piece I made last year for Crafted With Love. I've not worked on this style for a while because I got quite sick of seeing so many different variations of it on sale these days. I'm undecided on whether to bring them back with new stone accents, as the thought of repetitive hammering and filing is rather mind-numbing, but we'll see.
Blue Bulbs - Another remake of one of my favourites (along with Pomegranate Spice). I love the contrasting shapes and colours, and the end result has a rather otherworldly botanical feel.
Island Hopper - Yes, the labradorite here is from the bunch of gems in this pic. I hoarded a lot of it in different cuts, but I think it's time to use them up so I can move on with life and, ahem, buy new stuff. Based on the alternating design, this bracelet is a little on the large side, so of course I'd be happy to resize it if anyone wants.
Nordic Halo - Most of the blue onyx around is brightly and unnaturally dyed but this light, translucent version is hard to come by. In a shade of icy cool blue that goes perfectly with brushed sterling silver. (They also feature in my Blossom Splash bracelet!) But I have to say I really like my earwires. Heh.
That's it for now. I can feel a dry spell coming up... the lethargy, indifference and distraction are all settling in nicely, even though I have a ton of new supplies to play with.
P.S. I also signed up on iCraft.ca, a global crafts showcase based in Toronto. I have no idea what will become of it because it's obviously new and, since they don't take a commission, that might translate to a lack of outside promotion. But ah well, since I don't pay a cent for a whole year while they're running this limited-time-offer (ends 31st March Canadian time!), what the heck.
From L-R, top to bottom:
Mini Neoterica Turquoise - I was asked to do a remake of a promo piece I made last year for Crafted With Love. I've not worked on this style for a while because I got quite sick of seeing so many different variations of it on sale these days. I'm undecided on whether to bring them back with new stone accents, as the thought of repetitive hammering and filing is rather mind-numbing, but we'll see.
Blue Bulbs - Another remake of one of my favourites (along with Pomegranate Spice). I love the contrasting shapes and colours, and the end result has a rather otherworldly botanical feel.
Island Hopper - Yes, the labradorite here is from the bunch of gems in this pic. I hoarded a lot of it in different cuts, but I think it's time to use them up so I can move on with life and, ahem, buy new stuff. Based on the alternating design, this bracelet is a little on the large side, so of course I'd be happy to resize it if anyone wants.
Nordic Halo - Most of the blue onyx around is brightly and unnaturally dyed but this light, translucent version is hard to come by. In a shade of icy cool blue that goes perfectly with brushed sterling silver. (They also feature in my Blossom Splash bracelet!) But I have to say I really like my earwires. Heh.
That's it for now. I can feel a dry spell coming up... the lethargy, indifference and distraction are all settling in nicely, even though I have a ton of new supplies to play with.
P.S. I also signed up on iCraft.ca, a global crafts showcase based in Toronto. I have no idea what will become of it because it's obviously new and, since they don't take a commission, that might translate to a lack of outside promotion. But ah well, since I don't pay a cent for a whole year while they're running this limited-time-offer (ends 31st March Canadian time!), what the heck.