I have been busy in the workshop getting ready for the first Art in the Neighbourhood event this Saturday, December 10th at Emmanuel United Church in Elmvale. This is just a tease of all the goodies I will have on display!
Sunday, 4 December 2016
Monday, 7 November 2016
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Holiday Sales!
I have been busy in the workshop getting ready for this seasons sales. So far you will be able to find me at:
Metcalfe Farmers Christmas Market:
Saturday, Nov. 19th and Saturday, December 17th 9:00-2:00PM , 1448 Meadow Dr. Greely Community Center Greely, ON.
Art in the Neighbourhood
Saturday Dec 10th, 10am-4pm, Emmanuel United Church, 691 Smyth Road.
Of course I will also be having my Holiday Open Houses in my home....stayed tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
Friday, 2 September 2016
Organic Enamel Rule Breaking
In jewelry design and creation, as in many art forms, there are a lot of rules. When I see a rule I want to challenge it and see if I can work around it to get the look I want. There are so many rules when it comes to applying enamel (powdered glass) to metal: you can only enamel pure silver and copper, you can't solder enamelled pieces with out special solder..etc. I have wanted to add some colour to my pieces with something other than stones but the problem was how to solder the pieces together without ruining the enamel or how to enamel the piece after being soldered without undoing the solder.
Today I threw caution to the wind and enamelled a small copper cup I made and then soldered it to a softly squared ring.......it worked! I wanted the enamel to be very organic and not completely cover the surface to give some texture.
I am really pleased with the results and will be designing a new line of silver and copper pieces with enamel...stay tuned!
I will be at the Metcalfe Farmers Market tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 3rd from 9-1.
I will be at the Metcalfe Farmers Market tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 3rd from 9-1.
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Saturday, 23 July 2016
Thursday, 14 July 2016
Busy in the Workshop
This summer I have decided to be an occasional vendor at the Metcalfe Farmers Market. It is a fabulous environment and I have met so many wonderful people but it means I need to constantly keep my inventory well stocked. It has also allowed me to try out some new mediums and play a little.
This interesting piece came out of a process I am developing using polymer clays and acrylic paints to achieve a weather leather or ceramic look. It is light weight and highlighted buy a copper chain.
These earring were using the same process and are lightweight versatile.
Another unique technique called water casting. Molten silver is poured into water and the sudden cooling causes organic drop shapes to form. I use these to make earrings, pendants and adjustable rings like these little beauties.
See you at the market in a few weeks!
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
I will be at the Metcalfe Farmers Market this Saturday
Come and see me from 9-1. Lots of new crocheted wire and silver!
Artists in the Garden
Okay. Let's try this again and hope the weather cooperates this time! Artists in the Garden this Sunday, June 26th 10-4. Come and enjoy the beautiful urban garden and peruse the offerings of 6 local artists.
Monday, 6 June 2016
Glowfair
Friday, 13 May 2016
Come See Me!
I will be at the Metcalfe Farmers Market Saturday from 9am to 1 pm. Lots of sterling silver pieces and crocheted wire necklaces.
Thursday, 21 April 2016
Ancient Artifacts
I have been seeing a lot of fabulous things done with Fimo, an oven baked clay, and since I had some kicking around from an old project I pulled it out and spent an afternoon making these earrings. I love the look of verdigris so I tried to make them resemble the aged patina. They are light weight and durable, a fun spring look!
$12/ pair
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
Pretty Little Rings
I spent the afternoon playing with wire and beads and what happened were these pretty little rings!
Each ring is hand wrapped from non tarnish silver wire with a variety of pretty focal beads including sponge coral, pearls, chalcedony, crystals, turquoise and haematite.
$10
Thursday, 31 March 2016
New Spring Looks!
This year tassels have been front and centre in the fashion and accessory world. Tassels can be fun and flirty, serious and formal or wild and bohemian. They are a great addition to your spring wardrobe!
Bracelets
These fun tassel bracelets are both elegeant and bohemian. You can throw them on with jeans or a flirty summer dress. They are meant to be layered or worn alone.
Purple crystals are highlighted with clear crystals and Tibetan style silver beads. Finished off with a tiny OM charm and pink silk tassel.
$35
Bronze freshwater pearls, teal and clear crystals with a silver lined seed bead highlight. Tiny lotus charm and cream rayon tassel.
$35
Tiny seed fresh water pearls, heamtite, teal and clear crystals. Tiny lotus charm with a white silk tassel.
$35
Soft pastel hues of lilac with a cement grey tassel and tiny gold lotus charm.
$35
Rich hues of purple with a purple tassel and tiny gold Buddha charm.
$35
Necklaces
These stunning necklaces will add a punch to almost anything you wear. Pair them with a t-shirt and jeans or you favourite little black dress for a punch of fun and colour. 31-33"
Rose quartz is the colour of the year and this says pure romance and femininity. Glass pearls pair with crystals and are highlighted with a handmade sari silk tassel.
$40
Beautiful ombre crystals go from an intense teal to a more subtle seafoam. Rayon tassel and Indonesian bead and silver plated rolo chain.
$40
$40
Purple mountain jade with red brass rolo chain. Rayon tassel.
$40
White howelite and pyrite with a grey rayon tassel and steel curb chain.
$40
$40
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