4/25/09

continuing the exploration into the wonderful world of metal work! Please check out my new earrings and birdie pendants working in deoxidized gold and silver. 

4/4

More metal work with deoxidizied gold.

3/30

I started metal work; Angie took me through the process of design, scribing, cutting, filing and sanding, cupping and dap work on several pieces

3/7/09

I continued to work on making jump rings and Shannon taught me how to solder.

3/3/09

Randyl taught me how to make ear wires and jump rings.

first pieces continued...

2/24/09

Today I finished the beaded leather cuff . Angie taught me how to briolette on dear leather skin with top drill teardrop freshwater pearls.

2/18/09

Today I finished up the cluster earrings as well as working on parallel bead work (malachite and fresh water pearls) on a bead cuff. Marika also gave me a first lessson in soldering head pins onto PMC earrings.

2/17/09

I finished a deer skin wire-wrapped bracelet with 24 gauge round copper wire with semi-precious stones and fresh water pearls. Angie also taught me how to make water fall cluster earrings which I will finish tomorrow!