Saturday, September 3, 2011

Tigers Eye and Serpentine Quartz Necklace


Tigers Eye and Serpentine Quartz Necklace


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I gathered a very classic mix of earthy tones for this necklace. The Tiger's Eye has a warm glow that sets off the brass spacers and together they set a charming background for the lovely light green Serpentine Quartz pieces that lend a really great weight to this necklace. It feels really good hugging the curves of your neck and is a very bold piece to set off your favorite outfit. I finished it off with a little silver lobster claw clasp. It's a simple design, but easily worn.

This piece is 24 inches around and about 13 inches long.

All my pieces have my tag (handmade from polymer clay) attached with my signature back by the clasp. 

I ship USPS Priority so my small package doesn't get lost in the mail. 

If you have any questions about the piece, please convo me!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Golden Mosaic Steampunk Adventure Goggles


Golden Mosaic Steampunk Adventure Goggles


http://www.etsy.com/listing/80923532/golden-mosaic-steampunk-adventure



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Taking a Steampunk Adventure across South America? Through Turkey and Egypt? A pair of trusty (and highly fashionable) Goggles will see you through to the end! 

Or maybe you're taking an adventure with a friend to a local coffee shop, an art walk or a Steampunk Convention!

My goggles are made from polymer clay, which is extremely durable and yet very lightweight.

This pair displays a delicate inlaid mosaic pattern of gold, cobalt and turquoise on a pair of softly burnished golden frames embedded with with gears and clockwork cogs and bobs with a rolled down edge for comfort and style. Both frames are reinforced on the inside with 14 gauge brass wire. The polymer clay has some give, but is made to keep its rigid shape. 

Sunglass lenses keep the sun and UV rays out of your eyes and I have 3/4 inch braided black elastic sewn in for the nose guard and head strap (I used black NYMO thread). I used two part fast epoxy cement to make sure all my parts stay where they are supposed to with the exception of the thread and elastic - I want there to be options for you if something needs to be resown and I want the elastic to keep all it's stretch. 

I have broken down clocks for the metal gears and parts for the pieces have been incorporated into the design. 

The frames come up about 2.25 inches and there is about 13 inches worth of elastic for the head strap before any stretch. This should be enough for most people and hats, but might be a little tight around a larger head. My nose guard is a doubled up strip of elastic and gives you about a .25 inch nose guard. It's about the same for most sunglasses, so you shouldn't have any jumbled vision when you put them on. 

My goggles are made to be worn either on your head as is, or on any hat you might want to wear them on. I might ask you to be creative, but chances are, you have that down pat. 

They are not break proof, but works of art to be worn, enjoyed and shown off.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings


Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings




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Copper Bonsai

Handmade Copper Stands for all your Jewelry hanging needs. 

Get your earrings, necklaces and bracelets out of the box and onto a work of art to show off your gorgeous jewelry. 

Hate digging through your jewelry box? Takes 10 minutes just to untangle and find the ones you want? Here's your solution - at a glance, neat as can be.

I am the artist, and I personally guarantee the workmanship of my Copper Bonsai.

All Copper Bonsai are numbered and each one is a unique work of art. This is #21 in my series.

I use all sorts of beads and buttons plus polymer clay, wire wrappings and knot-work which are then all worked together with Copper Tubing in my own unique designs - each one is a unique piece of functional art.

This piece features 8mm round marbled agate stones capped with stainless steel flower caps and beautiful translucent red-orange carnelian pebble gemstones. 

Height: 6 inches
Length: 10 inches
Width: 8 inches

(earrings do not actually come with stand, they are just there to show you how it works!)

The best part is that you can not only stand the Bonsai on a dresser, but you can also hang it from a wall, a ceiling, or in a closet! with the help of an "S" or "J" hook(s).

I prefer shipping Priority, however, if you would prefer Parcel Post, please convo me so I can adjust the shipping for you. There's about a $10 decrease in price and a week increase in shipping time. Just an FYI for options.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings

Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings



http://www.etsy.com/listing/80760830/copper-bonsai-jewelry-display-stand



Copper Bonsai Jewelry Display Stand Functional Artwork for Earrings
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Copper Bonsai

Handmade Copper Stands for all your Jewelry hanging needs. 

Get your earrings, necklaces and bracelets out of the box and onto a work of art to show off your gorgeous jewelry. 

Hate digging through your jewelry box? Takes 10 minutes just to untangle and find the ones you want? Here's your solution - at a glance, neat as can be.

I am the artist, and I personally guarantee the workmanship of my Copper Bonsai.
All Copper Bonsai are numbered and each one is a unique work of art. This is #55 in my series.

I use all sorts of beads and buttons plus polymer clay, wire wrappings and knot-work which are then all worked together with Copper Tubing in my own unique designs - each one is a unique piece of functional art.

This piece features lots and lots of seed beads - blues, greens and pearl whites all wrapped and braided like a vine growing up and around the copper tubing. I have a light silver flower bursting out of the end which I made from polymer clay. The base has some chunky cobalt and gold tiles I rolled out with polymer clay as well as some jasper and green pressed glass beading. 

Height: 7 inches
Length: 6.5 inches
Width: 5.5 inches

(earrings do not actually come with stand, they are just there to show you how it works!)

The best part is that you can not only stand the Bonsai on a dresser, but you can also hang it from a wall, a ceiling, or in a closet! with the help of an "S" or "J" hook(s).

I prefer shipping Priority, however, if you would prefer Parcel Post, please convo me so I can adjust the shipping for you. There's about a $10 decrease in price and a week increase in shipping time. Just an FYI for options.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80760830/copper-bonsai-jewelry-display-stand

Monday, August 29, 2011

Where the Wild Things Live Abstract Woven Beaded Necklace


Where the Wild Things Live Abstract Woven Beaded Necklace


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There was once a dream you woke up from.
All that is remembered,
In that vague,
Hazy way half-remembered dreams have over you once the eyes have opened,
Was the symbol.
Talisman of Self. Strength.
It was handed it you to wear. Bold. Confidant. Aware.

I'm created a long, woven DNA strand of machine made seed beads that is juxtaposed with the handmade seed beads that it hangs from. I molded and shaped polymer clay with a laced flower pattern, embedded with a carefully spiraled chain to hang in the center frame to add another dimension of enigma and symbolism.

This piece is 14 inches around and 14 inches long.

All my pieces have my tag (handmade from polymer clay) attached with my signature back by the clasp.

I ship USPS Priority so my small package doesn't get lost in the mail.

If you have any questions about the piece, please convo me!