Citrine Earrings "Melina"

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Artisan Jewellery does not have to be difficult, or complicated.
This little set of Citrine earrings was made very simply by soldering two rings of solid silver, hammering them to create some lovely texture and then simply dangling a little cascade of citrine rondelles.

Click the photo for a more detailed image and to see the entire range.

Balinese Prayer Box Pendant

I was lucky enough to go to Bali last year- ah how lovely to have “business trips” is such exotic places!

Anyway I picked up an interesting little objet- a Balinese Prayer Box. I think you are supposed to keep prayers inside them, but I suppose that a little photo, lock of hair or some other token of remembrance would also serve- provided it can fit.

I love the antique styling on this piece and the swirls and intricate details of the granulation. Granulation is one of those disciplines that I admire a lot because I know how much hard work it must be to create even the simplest spacer bead.Fortunatley I have a trusted supplier in Bali who I have worked with for sever years and which means that I buy granulated works and incorporate them in my jewellery.

I teamed it with a brand new ball chain to keep with the vintage syle look and that’s it. I have added it to my eBay store so if you want to take a look at higher definition photos then click the image or this link, but it’ll only be work until I sell the necklace.

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Art Jewelry magazine associate editor Addie Kidd shows you how to drill into metal. Visit www.artjewelrymag.com/howto for more information and videos.

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Limited Edition Art Jewelry by Holly Gage Celebrating the Beauty of Life and Nature with a Gentle Blend of Art and Soul

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BOTTLECAP ART TUTORIAL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-ooQeX72jc
(this is the continuation… showing you how to make ‘em!)

Hey there artistes. Here is an overview of the bottlecap magnets, necklaces and bracelets that I like to make. They are like EYE CANDY…. sOOoooOOOooooOOOooOoooo DELICIOUS.

I will be posting a series of how to make them, from start to finish which I hope will INSPIRE you to create some yummy, artsy treats for your friends and family to enjoy. Makes great, easy gifts, and they sell well in metropolitan areas where folks have dual incomes and money to burn.

Bottlecap jewelry makes for a great art project for a sleepover or art day with womenfolk. It is easy and ANYONE CAN DO IT. Let yourself go…. slow and low, that is the tempo.

While the process can be long and tedious…
(however not as tedious as ceramics & the glazing process with the exception of Raku)

….it is a tedium that is well worth it.

If you have pets, you will have to vacuum your art space thoroughly before undertaking the acrylic-pour process. So, in the meantime…..

1) COLLECT SOME OLD MAGAZINES
———ask a hair salon, Dr,’s/Dentist’s office if you can have their old magazines. The more VARIETY the better. You can also set-up a box in your workplace breakroom with a sign on it that asks for old magazines. That works well as you get a variety of magazines that is as diverse as the different people with whom you work.

2) Go through the MAGAZINES and TEAR OUT all the pages that you see AWESOME FONTS, cool IMAGERY, and WORDS that you are digging. I like to organize my faves in folders or clear-plastic paper-sleeves (the latter which also works well for storing all the snippets and scraps that would work well for a future art project.

3) COLLECT BOTTLECAPS
—-ask a bartender to save the caps for you. Typically, they are in a little catcher-container at the end of the bar, and all you need to do is wash them well. You can also order them online for relatively cheap in bulk through beer-bottling supply companies. Some places will even STAMP your logo or design on the bottlecap…. wouldn’t that be the coolest?

3) Get yourself some SHARP SCISSORS.

5) And a $.25 QUARTER which is the perfect size for BOTTLECAP ART.

…..more videos will be posted on how to create your very own INDIVIDUAL, ONE OF A KIND, FUN, POP JEWELRY…. that RECYCLES and puts a smile on everyone’s face.

=)

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Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson shows you how to wash, dry and store powdered enamels.
Visit www.artjewelrymag.com/howto for more information and videos.

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Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson shows you a couple of ways to condition polymer clay.
Visit www.artjewelrymag.com/howto for more information and videos.

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Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Addie Kidd demonstrates how to pierce and saw a shape out of metal sheet. Visit www.artjewelrymag.com/howto for more information and videos.

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Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson demonstrates how to use a torch to ball up the end of a piece of wire.
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Art Jewelry Magazine ociate editor Addie Kidd shows you how to light and use an oxygen/propane torch.
Visit www.artjewelrymag.com/howto for more information and videos.

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