Category Archives: Metalwork/Enamels

Coleus & Pearl

Posted on January 21, 2012 by nancy

Here are a couple of pictures of a piece I finished a couple of months ago.  It was a long time from start to finish, and then it had a couple of “finishes” before it was really done.  The enamel … Continue reading →

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Repousse copper label – Chinese Pink garlic

Posted on November 10, 2011 by nancy

Having a little fun, needing the practice, and needing to know which garlic is which next spring, I made this label a couple of weeks ago.  In theory, there will be three more! Used my Northwest Pitchworks pitch, some of … Continue reading →

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Learning to see, draw, visualize – jewelry rendering

Posted on November 4, 2011 by nancy

I don’t have formal training in drawing, especially technical drawing and perspective. I’ve taken one or two drawing classes over time, and have always wanted to be able to draw, but either it hasn’t clicked, or not been important enough, or I just … Continue reading →

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For the last couple of months I’ve been mostly focused on finishing tax returns for clients and their businesses.  I’ve also been trying to keep my Etsy activity alive and well.  And three or four weeks ago I began a stone-setting … Continue reading →

Posted on October 23, 2011 by nancy | Leave a comment

Experimentation -!-

Posted on June 7, 2011 by nancy

This is a piece I would have loved to sell or give to someone, but I’ve decided it’s too experimental.  Now I can enjoy it for what it is, and maybe wear it around. The experiments include: shaping an oddly shaped stray … Continue reading →

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