Etsy shop

I have opened an Etsy shop.  If this name is new to you- quickly it is an online shop where artist can sell their handmade items.  I have only listed one pair of earrings so far.  My computer guru son-in-law has been very patiently helping with the process.  Old dogs, new tricks...I know some of you can relate!  Anyway it will take me awhile to catch up but it will make my jewelry easier to purchase eventually.

Beach glass, etched and hammered copper

This piece is already sold but I wanted to post the design.  I love the idea of "capturing" beach glass and stones in layers.  Hope to create more of this style.

Side view

Blogging again

Family changes had me using my time differently.  I am able to have more creative time and thanks for your interest in my jewelry and creative endeavors.  

Earrings

Earrings - I like creating them, but it is sometimes very difficult to make items created by nature close enough to be called a pair.  BUT these were really good!

A new pair of earrings in the same idea vein as the pearl and disc necklace I posted before.  I really enjoy texturing the metal... making marks in it to create a more organic surface.

I created this pair of earrings from a long rectangle of sterling silver with fresh water pearls.  Sensing a theme here of silver and pearls?  I do love them!

Necklace made from copper and a piece of beach glass from Lake Erie one of my wonderful knitting students gave me.  I've practiced a lot on drilling glass and stone so I don't have as many mistakes as I did at one time.  Today I set up my dremel drill press for drilling.  Wow - what a difference it made to be able to lift the drill easily in and out of the holes to clear them of debris while drilling.  Wish I had done that studio trick earlier!