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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Just trying to find the time

Well, I've been saying I was going to do this for a long time. Start a blog about me and my pursuit of finding time to make more jewelry, learn new techniques, sell my jewelry... all the while trying to maintain a happy relationship with my husband. There just never seems to be enough time to do all the things I want to do! So why in the world start a blog? I'm hoping to hear from others out there trying to do all the same things I'm trying to do. Share ideas? pictures? I really don't know.

So recently I have been trying get back into using more metal and wire in my jewelry designs. Trying new wire-wrapping techniques has been the most exciting discovery. Wrapping and wrapping and wrapping wire for days it seems. I think I'm developing tendonitis in my wrist from it. But not going to stop! Here are some pics of some of my wire wrapping...
Green tourmaline and hammered copper rings
another copper ring, wrapped and hammered with a faceted green amethyst stone
 Turquoise and handmade gunmetal ear wires
 More copper! This time with chalcedony (my new favorite!)
Mystic blue quartz
Oxidized sterling and chalcedony

Green chalcedony with tourmaline...oh and yea more copper!

    
Swirly copper pendant with green glass beads


I've got more pics but no more time. I don't know what will happen with all this. But it is good to take risks!
Off to make some dinner!