07.20.08
Posted in In Progress, Sketches at 7:31 pm by Jen
So after a break that was way too long due to moving into a new place and getting a new puppy, I am finally getting back into making my jewelry! I have my studio set up in the garage of our new place now! I have a lot more space, and a new work table to put other things on, like my pickle pot and tumbler and such.
I’m working on what I hope becomes a new series of work. I’ve decided to go back to my colored pencil pieces, but do them in a different way and explore the possibilities a bit more. I started some pendants today.
This is a sketch for my first one:
And some pictures of the in-progress pieces:
The backs are brass textured by using sandpaper in multiple directions to rough it up so I can draw on it later. I rolled out some thick square silver wire I had into more of a rectangular profile and soldered it along the edges. I’ll clean them up, then color on the brass, then use either clear resin or epoxy to fill in the cavity and level it off. Hopefully that will work and not discolor the colored pencils, but we shall see - the first one will be an experiment as far as that goes. I wasn’t happy with the results when I just sprayed my last pieces with a clear coat, because it scratches off REALLY easily and makes it impractical to wear, so I’m hoping this will be a good solution to the problem.
These particular ones are going to be eyes, kind of going along with my Cyclopes Coronet, only flat instead of domed. I want to do a few eye pendants with the eyes looking different directions. The pendants are about 1 1/2 inches wide.
I’m very excited about these pieces, and hope they turn out like I want them to!!
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08.14.07
Posted in Sketches at 2:27 pm by Jen
(click on the image so see it bigger)
These pieces are all inspired by Ancient Greek pottery paintings. I have designed these eight so far, and if they go well I will design more. I will most likely be making my own chains to hang them from, and may include some small vase-shaped charms on the necklaces, and possibly use them earrings to match also.
My bench, etc, is ordered and supposed to come at the end of the week! Today I went to Lowe’s and got some more things I need. I’ll need to make a trip to Harbor Freight as well. I’m so anxious to get going and make some things!!!
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08.12.07
Posted in Sketches at 11:52 am by Jen
Well, I’m going to do it. I am going to buy everything I need to set up my own jewelry studio at home. I have been going crazy lately not being able to make things; I have designed a few things. I think I want to do more with marriage of metals. Here are the sketches I have made:
Necklace design in two color schemes: These are made as a set of pendants that I will put together into one necklace, probably with handmade chain as the base.
I made the top version first, but then I designed the bracelet and liked the color scheme, and so redid the colors on the necklace so they would match; I may make both versions if I like how the other one turns out, tho.
This bracelet takes multiple panels and connects them with square silver wire (obviously, this is how it will look flat before it is bent into shape):
And of course, being who I am, I have to try making a tiger brooch. If this one works out well, I will probably do a series of different animals:
Hope you enjoy the sketches; I will probably make up more designs soon in my free time. Once I get my desk & equipment, I will be working on multiple pieces at once and trying to build up an inventory.
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