Subtraction = Addition

A few weeks ago I decided to work on a brooch that delved into the idea that I’ve been mulling over about cutting into forms that I’ve made.  Sometimes the best way to make a shape more interesting is to take away from it.  I wanted to be able to use a “stitch” idea that [...]

New Pendant That I Finished 1 Hour Ago

I finished the pendant I started last week.  I took a fold-formed bowl shape, cut it up and then used elements to create a very 3-d pendant.  Similar elements were in my medallion that I made the week before, but I wanted to push it further, to use a different shape.  I used the same [...]

Schedule Shake-Up

This past week I’ve been feeling pretty rundown and tired, not really motivated to do anything.  I haven’t been able to relax, though, either.  I feel like I should be getting stuff done and I have, but it doesn’t feel like it.  Some people might say that’s because I’m another year older, but I choose [...]

What I did this Weekend

This weekend I was working on a new piece.  This week I’ve actually made four new pieces (larger jewelry and a spoon).  That’s why I haven’t been updating as much.
I’ve been thinking about working more in layers, with pieces cut out and the layers showing through.  I had a fold formed piece laying around that I still [...]

The Bowl is Finished!

Here is my finished bowl:
It’s not a slide quality photo, but I’ve kept you waiting long enough.  The bowl and the base are sunk nickel, with the bowl keeping the torch patina and the base all clean and pretty.  The base is about 6″ across and the bowl is a mere 3″ diameter.  I wanted [...]