I'm Feelin Horsey

 

Perhaps it is after that nice country ride out to Leiper's Fork and seeing all of the gorgeous horse farms....naaaahhh, I always feel like this. I LOVE horses! My love developed late in life, 4 years ago to be exact. I am fortunate there are horses all around where I live, I can go out on my deck and hear all of the nickering from a neighboring farm. It is a longing I have deep within to own a horse. So for now I will share with you some horse themed necklaces I created in the past few days.

Enjoy!

 Windsong Farms

Roman Chariot Brass Medallion Cuff Bracelet

 

Antique Hunt Scene Repousse Brass Medallion Necklace

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. 

Two sides of me

I do not think I could settle on making one "type" of jewelry....My right hand wants to make one thing and my left another, thankfully they compromise and each has its turn to create different pieces.

Here you have "Brand New Day"...fresh, new, and colorful. You can find this piece in my Flap Your Wings Etsy shop.

Now for the other side of me...the side with a "past"...showing its age and patina and usually darker. I love working with old things and mixing them with newer findings.

Kindred Spirits...
An antique classroom picture is forever preserved in resin and is the focal for this unique necklace. Our "kindred spirits" if you will...A handmade lampwork bead is sandwiched between two of my handmade bead caps. A hand stamped copper tag is oxidized to give it an aged look. Colorful czech glass beads are added.

You can find Kindred Spirits in my other Etsy shop Judith B. Designs

"To love what you do and feel that it matters,
how can anything be more fun?"
Katherine Graham

Are you creating what you love? What is your absolute favorite thing to make or do?

Musings

I love working with resin from time to time, the pieces add a cleaner more modern look to my usual creations. I am really pleased with this bracelet, it has great color and is so comfortable to wear! I found these 1/2" X 1/2" bezels at Hobby Lobby and connected them with sterling jump rings. The Hobby Lobby near me is a wonderful store and have great sales every week. I have become friendly with Susan the lady that runs the jewelry department and she has has been able to get things I have asked for. I was thrilled to see a variety of bezels come in and she is always surprising me with new things. Is this a paid advertisement? Oh, Lorda God no, I just am a big fan of HL.

Musings Resin Link Bracelet
can be found on Judith B. Designs.com

Give Peace a Chance

"Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one."

John Lennon

You can find Give Peace a Chance in my Etsy shop.

Nashville resin pendant can be found in my Etsy shop.

Bird in Flight

A symbolic necklace full of Hope, growth and the rhythm of life.

I created a one of a kind resin pendant for this piece I call "Bird in Flight".

The pendant was made using resin, vintage papers, an old watch face and a bird charm. A thin piece of mica sits under the resin and gives the pendant an iridescent glow.

Handmade sheet music beads, rulitated quartz and mother of pearl beads are wire wrapped in steel and accent the whimsical pendant. You can find this piece on my website.

Spring Moss

Bone beads and handmade copper bead caps compliment the porcelain floral pendant and porcelain beads created by LeAnn of Summers Studio Pottery. Oxidized copper and vintage metal links unite all of these great components.
You can find Spring Moss in my Etsy shop.

Fly....

I hate to bore you with all my resin pieces but they were so much fun to make! Here is one of the last pieces for now. I especially like this one with the bird from Patina Queen. The color is so perfect with the turquoise beads and really makes the pendant pop! A chunky red carnelian bead is added to the bone and wood beads. You can find "Fly" on my website.

Oh Hunny...

Here is another one of my resin pieces I call "hunny". It has a little edgy steam-punk thing going on but you know... put the word "hunny" on something and it softens it right up.

I like adding texture to metal, it absorbs all of your pent up frustrations really well. We have aggregate side walks and driveway (all little pebbles in cement) So I use a texture hammer all over the metal and flip the metal as I go. I then take it inside and with a mallet flatten it out. I then oxidize the metal with liver of sulfur and it really gives it an aged look getting all the nooks and crannys.

I have been asked if I made the bezel, well kinda sorta.....does telling someone what to do count? My hubby cut copper tubing for me and viola you've got yourself a bezel. I have not mastered the soldering part yet so I have improvised with resin and epoxy. An old watch gear and bee charm fill the bezel along with the resin. I have also fallen in love with eyelets...it does not take much to thrill me, I know. Renate of "Put a little magic in your life" was so kind to share with me where she got the eyelets, they are so cool and add another great element to designing.


Now, I am off to play with all of my goodies that came in the mail today. Oh, yes you should be jealous because they are wonderful!!

Studio Art Bead

Summers Studio

Have a great evening!

Dreams

The last two days I have been working with resin, I love the outcome but always get nervous pouring the sticky stuff. Had some difficulty yesterday with some over spill but it all cleaned up well today. Here is one of the pieces.."Dreams". I could not decide if I wanted a long or short necklace, so I went somewhere in between at 23". I am not sure if this will stay like this, as I am still debating. So, tell me please what do you think...long or short? Being long I was worried it would look like a badge hanging, or maybe I am just over thinking it...it has been one of those days.

I hope you've got your "Green" on today... Here is a little Irish toast for you...

May you be rich in blessings, poor in misfortune,

Slow to make enemies, quick to make friends.

But rich or poor, slow or quick,

May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.

Kindred Spirits

We cannot destroy kindred: our chains stretch a little sometimes, but they never break. ~Marquise de Sévigné

A late 1800's tin type photograph is forever preserved in resin and is set in a heart shaped bezel. Lampwork beads with swirls of plum,taupe and turquoise add soft color. Czech glass beads are wire wrapped to compliment the lampwork beads. Textured silver metal chain with a chunky lobster clasp for a closure. Kindred Spirits can be found in my Etsy shop.