Ring a Day #32-36

Some of these rings may at first glance appear to be 'cheat' rings... and well, maybe they are - but they are all somewhat experimental variations of previous rings. So I'm counting them!

#36 - the paperclip triangle

#35 - Palladium Sterling - a new alloy I'm just starting to work with!

#34 - 3mm love rocks milled down from a little piece of 5mm stock, and with a new gold patina. Its different from the previous one I had and I'm not sure I like it - its the first time I used it... so we'll see...

#33 - 2mm love rocks - milled down from a tiny piece of scrap 5mm stock - so proud of myself! I couldn't believe I'd managed to use that little chunk and turn it in to a ring I wanted to make. Granted, it is a sz 4, but it fits me just perfect :)

#32 - two rings, but since they are a pair I'm counting them as one! The new palladium sterling alloy with a satin finish and a more subtle texture than usual.

EMJC-PR7.3 - "Inspiration from the Met"

This week's challenge was fantastic. Though the idea for the piece I created was something I've been planning on doing for years now, I used this week as an excuse to actually make it! I had a little more time than usual to play around with it, so I decided now was the time.

When I was in college I made several bra/bustier pieces and am really inspired by full chest ornamentation. There isn't an easy market for it, so I haven't done much in the past few years, I was glad for the chance to do something super fun!

I was really please with how it turned out, but there are some things that I would like to work on more, time wasn't allowing it this week! Guess that's how it is on the show, always something more you could do!

My inspiration piece from the Met:
created by the Cadora Jewels Corp - there's no real information about it.... but it was the first piece I saw when I typed in jewelry and I knew that was it!


My piece, all argentium sterling silver, all fused, no solder! Handmade chain and large organic vine "cups":

Beth Cyr Weddings is up and running!

My new shop is finally looking a bit more 'full' and I've added a few new things that I never had in my other/regular shop, so I figured it was time I actually posted about it here! Many of you might remember I was trying to decide if it would be a good thing or not to have a separate shop and I decided it was the right thing to do. I think I had forgotten a little bit on how tedious it is to create a new listing, which is why I only have 22 items in my shop right now. Going back and finding photographs of listings I created in my other shop is quite interesting! So I've only been doing a few here and there, though I got even more added yesterday. I'm hoping by the end of the month I will have my full current selection available. The biggest improvement is having the different sections. I think it will make seeing the different width and style options much easier for browsing customers.
Also, I will be adding a few new designs within the next month or two. January was really really busy and I've been working hard to get all caught up. I feel like I am really on top of everything right now and even have some time to do some other creative projects without feeling guilty that I am putting someone on hold for a day or two! Such as... project runway! The next piece is due today by 3:00 est... so keep a look out for it... its going to be something special!
I feel like Feb. 1st was the new Jan 1st and is starting a whole new year. My taxes are done, I'm much more organized, new designs in the works, fantastic!

Blog Carnival 2.1.10

This month's installment for the EtsyMetal Blog Carnival falls in line with our ring a day project - What is our favorite Ring A Day so far?
I think my favorite ring was actually the third ring that I made has been my favorite. I love the form and the color of the real leaf. Its the best kind of sketch - Something I want to cast in metal and recreate as a "real" ring. It epitomizes what the ring a day challenge has meant - an exercise in seeing inspiration in many forms and in many different unusual objects.




Also - make sure to check out the other EtsyMetal members participating in this month's blog carnival:
Alisa Miller
Colleen Baran
Danielle Miller
stacey hansen
Chris Parry
kerin rose
Sara Westermark
Victoria Takahashi
Su Trindle
Nina Dinoff
Maureen "Cosmo's Moon" BZ
Thomasin Durgin
Caitlyn Davey/discomedusa
Catherine Chandler

EMJC-PR7.2 - "Burlap"

I was too busy last week to get anything together, though I hope to go back and make it up.

I was quite happy with how this week's turned out. It was kind of weird, I had an idea and it worked out almost just like I had imagined. That doesn't happen too often with me! I made two layers of organic vine "sheet" and sandwiched a piece of burlap in between and then stitched it all together with green thread. It was fun to actually work with a needle and thread for a project runway challenge, as much as my usual torch and hammer!

Next week's details haven't been finalized yet, so stay tuned!
Last week's challenge was adapted to incorporate "5" - which I have some ideas about.... we'll see if I can do it this coming week in addition to the new one!

Ring a Day #27, #28

Two more down - I'd planned on blogging these last night, but time got away from me.

The blue sapphire ring is one of my 'cheat' rings. I'd had it sitting around unfinished for months and finally got a stone in that was suitable to fit in the seat I'd already cut! (long story...) So I got it finished up and used it for my ring a day - without the challenge, it would probably still be sitting around waiting to be finished!




The burlap ring was inspired by the project runway challenge that is due today. I suppose the ring could double as the challenge piece, but its not going to :). I have a pendant using burlap that is almost finished and is much more of a worth piece for the project runway challenge.


Which, by the way, I have forgotten to mention has started back again. I missed the first week due to the craziness of having to get my taxes in order with 4 days notice. It threw everything in to a frenzy!

charm swap progess pt 2

All the charms de-sprued - getting close to being ready for the patina and final finishing.

Charm Swap Progess

I have been really slow in posting any progress from the most recent EtsyMetal Charm swap - these are the first pictures I've taken and there was much that happened before this time, but oh well, they're almost done - that is the important thing!
January has been so busy - I'm hoping February evens out a bit!

Ring a Day #21 - 26

I had to get my taxes done and well, they took a little bit of priority over me posting photos online and blogging!
But here are rings from the past, oh... week or so!

#26

#25

#24 and #23

#22

#21

Ring A Day - #16, 17, 18,19,20

I've been making rings and photographing them, but they were all on the camera or I just hadn't blogged about them - I've been busy and away from the computer more than usual (which is probably a good thing I guess!) But it also shows in my lack of creativity in my rings! Ah well... at least they are done and I'm still trucking on...

#20 (I wear this one a lot actually! ha ha!)

#19

#18

#17

#16