Last weekend I finally spent some real time at the workbench just doing whatever I felt like doing - it was fantastic! This year I haven't made much at all and I think the break was a good idea; I'm not selling at the show I've done for the last 14 years (I think?) because last year it felt like such a chore to get ready and I could tell I needed some down time. I feel ready to start spending more time creating, though - and that's a relief.
Finally, some new pieces to show off!
Copper and sterling earrings with a heat patina, texture added in the hydraulic press:
Finally, some new pieces to show off!
Copper and sterling earrings with a heat patina, texture added in the hydraulic press:
Simple hammered sterling silver earrings:
Stamped sterling silver earrings that have been oxidized to bring out the details:
A couple of pairs of stamped sterling silver earrings - one long and one short:
And a keychain for Ben. He's been asking me for one for almost a year so I finally finished it. The copper was textured in the hydraulic press, the sterling is recycled and stamped, and a small sterling silver shot added to the center. I made the stamp that creates the little triangle shapes with a masonry nail so it was fun to get to use it.
