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Etsy Shop Update

Jul 14th, 2009
by Melanie.
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I’ve added a couple of new items to my Etsy shop. Check it out, and I welcome any feedback you might have regarding my shop and shop policies as they are still a bit of a work-in-progress.

News and a new necklace

May 1st, 2009
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Well, tax time has come and gone, and so has my tax refund…But I didn’t waste it on bills or savings this year. Instead I had loads of fun investing it in a soldering torch and various accessories, a few new tools and some fabulous beads, including these Labradorite briolettes which I wire-wrapped in sterling silver and added to a simple silver chain.

I just love, love, love the flash of color that you get from the Labradorite at different angles! The pictures just don’t do it justice.

I still have to get the torch gased up before I can put it to work, but keep checking back for updates! :)

New Rings & Earrings

Oct 4th, 2008
by Melanie.
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Here are a couple of new things that I have been working on this week.

Sterling silver & copper wire-wrapped Amazonite rings (click for larger view)

Sterling silver & copper wire-wrapped Amazonite rings (click for larger view)

I love the look of a chunky, gemstone cocktail ring and have made two wire-wrapped rings with faceted Amazonite stones. On one, I used 18 gauge copper wire which will patina over time, and I made the other one with 20 gauge sterling silver wire.

Sterling silver & Swarovski crystal earrings (click for larger view)

Sterling silver & Swarovski crystal earrings (click for larger view)

I made these earrings by wrapping sterling silver wire into a herringbone pattern around peacock-blue Swarovski crystals and added smaller peridot Swarovski crystal dangles as an accent. Peacock colors are a big Fall fashion trend this year. The color combinations are so rich and exotic! I’m envisioning a night out on the town with a smoldering, smoky eye and these earrings as a strikng accent.