Thursday, May 22, 2008

Necklaces

I am doing a lot of new work right now, trying to come up with designs that incorporate silver and steel. The choker above is strung on a 15" leather cord and has a hand made sterling clasp. SOLD

I kind of like the contrast between the rustic feeling steel and silver chain, and the clean and contemporary goddess pendant attached to the chain. I'm working on different pendants to go on the chain. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Rock Goddess

This pendant is sterling silver with a Sedona Red Rock and a Lake Michigan beach rock. Stamped on the back is Rock Goddess. She is about 3" long, and hangs on a 20" sterling snake chain with a hand crafted clasp. $175.00 Have I mentioned that all the pieces shown on this blog are available to purchase?

Friday, May 16, 2008

steel hearts

OMG are these cute or what?! After I made the small spirals, I had to try some hearts. They are about 7/8" wide, and probably a little over an inch long. $28.00

Thursday, May 15, 2008

I'm having fun with the small steel stock. I think it was a kind of hardware cloth or something. It's got a nice little texture on it that shows up sometimes on the front of the pieces. This little spiral is strung on a sterling snake chain that's about 15 inches long. A perfect choker length. $42.00.
I also strung some on a 15"ish ball chain. A little more casual and only $32.00! On a leather cord they are $22.00.

I'm practicing my welding skills with small stock as well. I think this tribal looking piece came out pretty nice. It's strung on a leather cord (about 17") with a hand crafted sterling hook clasp. $28.00


Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Forged Steel Spiral Pendants

I always try to use scrap metal, but sometimes I have to buy round stock for these pendants. They are strung on waxed cotton cord, and are adjustable by pulling the knots apart at the back. I always assort the beads. Most of the beads are from Africa, and are crafted from recycled glass. $20.00

Forged Steel Spiral Earrings

I'm totally excited to be making steel and sterling earrings! These spirals are 7.8" in diameter by 1.5" long. Those are measured dimensions. The post below this one has approximates before I actually measured them :) $28.00

Forged Steel Spiral Earrings

I found some scrap steel in the 'stable' here that's the perfect size for earrings! So the sprial is forged, recycled steel, the beads are recycled coke bottles(made in Africa), and the earwires are sterling silver. The spirals are about an inch in diameter, with the total length about 2". $28.00.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

PEACE, LOVE, SUNSHINE

This necklace contains a Sedona Red Rock set in sterling as a focal point, with glass bead accents, all strung on a brown leather cord with a hand made sterling clasp. The words PEACE LOVE SUNSHINE are stamped on the back of the sun. Also available with a beach rock or black leather cord. $95.00

Friday, May 2, 2008

forged steel heart

These forged steel hearts are available as necklaces or keychains. I accent them with various types of glass beads, including antique and recycled glass beads from Africa. They are coated with wax to preserve the finish, and strung on waxed cotton cord. The necklace is adjustable. $20.00. Keychains are $18.00

Sun Moon Earrings

These sterling earrings are about 1.25 inches long. I fabricate the shapes with square wire, sawing it on the diagonal for the sun rays and soldering them all together. I could easily have someone cast them for me, but where would the fun in that be? The black rings are anodized aluminum. Available in other colors including all silver and silver with gold filled rings. $48.00

Sun and Moon Bracelet

This linked bracelt is about a half an inch wide. Nice scale for every day wear. Sterling silver with beach rocks that vary in color from black to almost white, with shades of grays and tans in between. I have stamped the words PEACE LOVE JOY on the back. $175.00. May be customized with small words of your choice(longer words wouldn't fit).

Handcrafted jewelry

This linked bracelet is Sterling silver with Sedona Red Rocks. I stamped various adjectives on the back of each stone. The bracelet is currently at the Jerome Artist's Coop, so I don't remember exactly which words I used, but it was something like-LIVE LOVE LAUGH DREAM CREATE. This piece sells for $250.00. I can customize one for you with the words of your choice.
This pendant is on a 20" sterling chain and has 'LOVE ROCKS' stamped on the back. Sterling silver, Sedona Red Rock, and a Kodiak, AK Black Rock. It sells for $95.00
Soon I will have a PayPal button for purchasing online, but for now, please contact me for purchasing info. THANKS!