Studio Time

Concave Earrings

Once again, this is a design I have wanted to make for several months, but did not manage to create until this weekend.  I am very happy with these earrings. They are incredibly light-weight, have an unusual shape, and an interesting patina.

Recycled Clock Gear Necklace

I finished this necklace today. The pendant is an antique watch gear, and I incorporated another gear into the chain of the necklace. The small pendant is stationary, while the larger one slides along the chain, with movement reminiscent of a functional clock. Filing filled the dual purpose of providing a decorative finish as well as removing sharp edges. I am fond of the antique look the yellow light gives to the photographs for my blog, but for the shop, I need to present the colors of the necklace more clearly (take more pictures). I had this necklace in my head for approximately one year. Update: I dipped this necklace into liver of sulphur, had slept for only a few hours, and forgot about it. The patina is very strong, and I don't like it. Time for a swim in the pickle.

Philosophical Moment

I attempt to be prescient with my designs, but am having some difficulty finishing these pieces while they are still fresh.  That being said, I really do believe that art does not occur in a vacuum. We feed off of each other, inspire each other. We are taking part in a conversation when we create art.  Attempting to say something different... how different can we really be? We are shaped by our time, culture, and institutions. How to be interesting?