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!

charms all done!

charms all done!
Originally uploaded by bcyrjewelry

yup. just as it says. Charms are all done and in the mail. bye bye! They are all a little different. Some are even more special w/ a little vine and some also have a little leaf. I don't like making the same thing over and over again. Luckily I don't have to choose who gets which one!
Thanks to Sara for doing all the hard work and getting it all together and keeping us motivated!

charm swap progess

charm trees
Originally uploaded by bcyrjewelry

So all of my charms turned out and i was super happy. I think one or two of the diamonds might have turned in to metal - I'll have to see when I get them all completely cleaned up. It still is a lovely effect!

Yesterday was a most productive day and it didn't necessarily feel overwhelming which I am very glad for.



I even managed to get all 4 rings finished + 2 more, and get all the charms separated and cleaned - free of investment and pickled! yippee! So I will be able to get them all in the mail on time. Today I'll work on cleaning up the sprues - I have lots of other things to do as well, so I might not be able to get them patinated and totally finished. we shall see!