Etched metal with a little hoot

 I have been busy etching metal today, mostly copper and a few brass pieces. For the most part all came out pretty good, there are usually a few that bite the dust....which is the norm for me. Here are a few of my favorites.

You can find these and more in my Flapyourwings Etsy shop.

Talk Much

Sit long...talk much

This saying has been with me for well over 30 years. My mother-in-law had a painted sign that said those very words and I always love it. I have painted that saying on chairs and have used it in other graphic designs. Today I used it in a piece of jewelry.

Etched and stamped metal along with a vintage watch gear mounted on an old charm, all strung on a great vintage brass chain.

I am still having issues with blogger, I suppose I thought it was temporary and it would all be back to normal within a day or so....wishful thinking on my part. I am an impatient person when it comes to technology, I want it fast and I want it now. Looking back at the telephone in the pendant, do you realize our kids don't even know what that is? I had purchased an antique phone a while back and had it home, my son Nick was amazed by it and asked how it worked? It dawned on me that the rotary dial is not even in their vocabulary! Talk about technology and speed!

Thinking of all you Carolina folks as you retreat from the up-coming storm. Be safe!



New Etchings

I spent two days working on some new etched pieces, some for my Flapyourwings Etsy shop and others for me. Most of the pieces came out good and then there were some duds.  

My favorite is the "good pony" tag...it conjures up good memories, a time a few years ago when a friends horses were a very important part of my life. I miss them everyday....still.

look at the little ears peeking out....

 One of my etched pendants is the focal for this layered necklace. A butterfly image and the word "Inspire" evoke images of spring and inspiration. Tiny Czech glass beads are linked in a rosary fashion and a vintage brass chain is added as another layer to adorn the neck. 

You can find this piece on my website JudithBDesigns 

Give More Than You Get

I love this saying...straight forward and true.

You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

Kahlil Gibran

You can find this piece on my website .

Since purchasing some fabulous Labradorite last week I have been creating earrings using the stunning stones. I think they are the perfect everyday stone, lots of sparkle with that surprise hint of blue.

 

 Stormy Skies

Labradorite Dangles 

Winter Ice

And lastly.....Number 105

 

 Heading to the flea market to see if I can covet any treasures, then picking up our college boy for an early dinner. Hope everyone is doing well on this sunny Sunday.

Flying Heart

 Lordy...my last jewelry posts have all been bracelets, I think I am in need of an intervention! 

Here is an etched cuff style bracelet that I thought would be perfect for this time of year. 

Flying Heart 

Miss Ficklemedia's russet patina gave depth to this brass focal. I gently buffed the heart to bring back the shine before applying the sealers. Red creek jasper and a handmade pottery bead adds more color and texture.

 Don't you just love that jasper??

You can find this piece is my Etsy shop. 

Spoken Words

When I work with resin I usually make a batch of pendants or charms, without any plan in mind or what they will be used for. I like having a box of resin pieces to go to for inspiration when I need it. I love the graphics in vintage dictionaries and mostly work with them, I have a huge stack of old dictionaries for rummaging through. This particular image of the old phone grabbed me right away, I love the boldness of the image.

I hand stamped the words on brass that I had already etched with random words. Using my favorite Czech glass beads for a little color a necklace was created. I think it speaks volumes!

Share the joy of beading this holiday season!  

Artbeads.com is having a great giveaway Whether they've been good or bad, you get to select up to ten of your friends or family members to receive a free $10 Artbeads.com gift card, and they will even let you take the credit! If you've ever wanted to introduce your friends to the joy of beading and jewelry design, this is a great way to help them get started. There's no time to waste! This means they need your list by Midnight on Wednesday, December 22.

Cozy Snowy Sunday

Nine 03 

antique enamel watch face forever preserved in resin in an old watch housing 

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Care  Share

 

Antique BPOE enameled medal Circa late 1800's

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Time is a Companion

etched and verdigris brass with antique rosary cross with turquoise beads

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I just listed these in my JudithBDesigns Etsy shop you can check them out here. 

It has been a cozy snowy day here in Tennessee, a little too early for the snow, we usually only get a few flurries late January or so. We are venturing out with our four wheel drive (our old New England Ford Explorer) to some holiday festivities with my friends at the antique shop. I am thinking a few hours will do me some good. Hope everyone is enjoying their day and doing what makes you happy.

Rings & a sweet little giveaway!

 

I found these awesome adjustable ring blanks some time ago on Etsy and just LOVE them! The quality is superb and I really like the matt antique silver finish. I have been using them to make typewriter key rings and purchased a few with a bezel to play with. Well, yesterday I figured out what I wanted to go in them can you guess? 

Etched metal and resin! I love the simplicity of them. I wish I wore rings but I just can't stand anything on my fingers (my stunning diamond rests in velvet). Sorry about the glare on the resin, there are no dark spots.

 What do you think? 
You can find these in my Flapyourwings Etsy shop. 

Since I have been having fun with my etching I would love to offer to y'all one of my etched pendants.

"Admit One" 

Measures 2" x 1 1/8" A ticket image has been etched on a purchased brass dog tag. I will also be including a very special surprise with the tag.

All I ask is this one little question:

If you could only make one piece of jewelry what would it be and who would you give it to? 

Leave your comment with email and your name will be entered in the drawing that will be held on Tuesday at 12 noon. If you share this blog post on twitter, facebook or your blog please leave another comment telling me. 

I really look forward to all of your comments.