Jun 30, 2010

Why haven't I made this bracelet sooner?

I  had this design in my head for a while. But other projects came along and I postponed production of this bracelet.
The links were created by fusing fine silver wire. For the fusing process I am using kitchen torch and work with an open fire. I have a safe place inside my garage, where I am fusing silver. But I can't do it with my 2 years old son on my side. I created the links one day, while my son was in the morning school. (I think I'll describe the fusing process in an other article, if someone is interested).
So links were done. 2 days ago  while I was sorting my beads, I  came across these fresh water pearls sticks. Why didn't I created the bracelet yet? I have the links done, so what's the matter?
With a fresh energy right that morning  I finished this piece. And I love it!
The bracelet is for sale in my on-line shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/msaly

  

Jun 21, 2010

Wire Workshop at HAL on June 25th

JOIN US AT HAL FOR
“FUN and FUNKY” FRIDAYS/JEWELRY MAKING
with Martina Svoboda


Meet your friends for an “Evening Out”, have fun, and keep your jewelry making skills fresh! Each class will complete a new piece of jewelry to keep or give as gifts! Additional supply fee ($7-$15 each class payable to instructor at each class)


SA-11D) Wire Workshop — Come explore the “Wonderful World of Wire!” We’ll play with wire of different sizes and types to create fabulous jewelry components. We’ll also explore the use of a variety of tools. Leave with jewelry YOU design!


During the class I'll demonstrate how to
FUSE FINE SILVER
with a kitchen torch.
June 25 — 6-9 PM $40 MBR/$45 non-MBR
Call HAL 256-534-3860 for more information and to register! Class size is limited to 8 students!

Jun 14, 2010

Custom Piece - Hot Air Balloon

I just created a custom piece. 



The assignment  was to create a wedding gift for the bride. It should be in sterling silver and it would be cute to try to incorporate hot air balloons or an illusion of hot air balloons in to the design. She loves pink and red. 

What do you think? How did it turned out?