Assembly is always my least and most preferred process in jewelry making. All the pieced have been prepared, the design is mapped out and now the only thing standing in the way is the speed of my fingers to put it all together and bring it to life.
Almost there!!
03 Feb 2017 Leave a comment
in DESIGN, GLASS, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE Tags: ARTIST, DESIGN, GLASS, NECKLACE, SILVER, SOURKARAMEL, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE
Work in progress
31 Jan 2017 Leave a comment
in DESIGN, GLASS, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE Tags: ARTIST, GLASS, JEWELRY, NECKLACE, SILVER, SOURKARAMEL, TURQUOISE, VINTAGE
Here we go! Work in progress…feeling a 70’s vibe coming on…it was only fitting to use vintage glass and dyed bone to go with hand drilled turquoise.
BEFORE…
11 Jan 2017 Leave a comment
in DESIGN, NECKLACE, OXIDIZED SILVER, REVAMP, TURQUOISE Tags: HANDMADE, JEWELRY, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE
Sometimes an old piece needs a makeover. This necklace was made using only oxidized silver and amazing Iranian turquoise. The large focal turquoise is actually a cabochon. I was able to build a cage using only jump rings (an arduous but rewarding feat). Thought I’d capture it before it gets taken apart for a new look.
A labour of love
21 May 2014 Leave a comment
in BRACELET, GEMSTONE, METAL, PEANUT FOSSIL, SILVER Tags: MANEWELRY, NECKLACE, PEANUTFOSSIL, SILVER, SOURKARAMEL
Sometimes, a heavy commitment has to be made to get the final product you put into your mind. This is most certainly the case for this men’s bracelet.
Each peanut fossil bead was wrapped within a cage handmade from thousands of silver jump rings. The cages were then woven together with leather cord and a magnetic clasp was added to bring it all together.
Sea Breeze
21 May 2014 Leave a comment
in GEMSTONE, LARIMAR, METAL, NECKLACE, SILVER Tags: LARIMAR, NECKLACE, SILVER, SOURKARAMEL
One of my favourite accessories for sun kissed skin is a beautiful blue stone.
In this case, larimar nuggets are wire wrapped in sterling silver together to form a loose pendant(and a fidgeter’s dream!).
OMNT…Boulder Opal Rondelle Bib Necklace
02 Feb 2013 2 Comments
in BOULDER OPAL, DESIGN, GEMSTONE, GLASS, LAMPWORK, METAL, NECKLACE, SILVER, TRUNK Tags: LAMPWORK, NECKLACE, OPAL, SILVER, SOURKARAMEL, TRUNK
I’ve had a strand of graduated rondelle beads forever. I’ve left them until now because stringing them would be way too simple. After brainstorming and sketching some ideas, I finally found a solution that has made me happy. This kind of rondelle shape can feel limiting due to their center drilled hole. To get around this, I’ve used silver wire to turn each bead into a drop, giving the opportunity for the opal that threads through these beads to get the most exposure. The inclusions of vibrant opal are mostly very subtle, so a bright lamp work disc brings out the colour without taking away from the star of this piece.
SUCCESSFUL DESIGN CONCEPTS
27 Jan 2013 Leave a comment
As a designer, there are few things that are as exciting as coming up with an idea and discovering that the final product matches the original sketch.
These are the first official pieces of 2013 and I’m happy to see the year is starting off well.
Using recycled resin spikes(never underestimate the value of sample sales for supplies), faceted turquoise teardrops, red jasper, coral, bali silver and oodles of silver chain, these two necklaces work wonderfully alone or together.
On my neck today…
20 Aug 2012 Leave a comment
in BALI SILVER, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE Tags: metal, NECKLACE, SILVER, TURQUOISE
Two of my favourite delicate and lightweight necklaces, both made from turquoise(a mixture of Iranian and Tibetan), have been layered to create a cascade of silver with a pop of colour.
Not For The Faint Of Heart…
23 Jul 2012 1 Comment
in GEMSTONE, GLASS, LAMPWORK, NECKLACE, OBSIDIAN, TRUNK, TURQUOISE, Uncategorized Tags: fashion, handmade chain, lampwork glass, NECKLACE, red glass, SILVER, TURQUOISE
Two necklace set. These two pieces can be worn alone or together.
Turquoise, obsidian pendant, lampwork glass, vintage red glass, stone, wire wrapped and mounted onto handmade silver chain.
sourkaramel 