custom three leaf bridal hair pins Originally uploaded by esjewelry This morning I’m making three of these in argentium sterling silver. They’re based on this one: http://farm7.staticflic...
Here’s a useful color chart of some of the metals I use in my work. All alloys are from Hoover and Strong.
Originally uploaded by esjewelry A few inches (3-4?) last night and now a noreaster coming tomorrow. I guess it’s winter now.
This summer I made a promise to myself that I’d find time for creative projects, and the Etsy Metal August Challenge was one of the first I had time for in a while. It was so much fun, I had to...
This one was easy, but difficult at the same time! I have several artists and art educators in my family, but figuring out some of their exact relationships to me was a bit difficult. I think I have ...
This month we’re discussing artists who have influenced us. In 2006, when I started spending a large chunk of my time designing and making botanical jewelry, along with perfecting my jewelry ma...
studio3-23-11-3 Originally uploaded by esjewelry For June’s Etsy Metal blog carnival, we’re doing studio tours. Here are some pictures I took recently. If you go to them on flickr, you...
Most of my jewelry sketches are quick ideas with notes, not meant to be accurate drawings to scale. I did some drawings recently for a series of textile-inspired pieces. I’ve made jewelry from ...
Chains are some of the most difficult pieces of jewelry to polish. Delicate cable chains like the one pictured above have many tiny hard-to-reach surfaces that make it impossible to hand polish them....
diamond 14k silver pb wide Originally uploaded by esjewelry This is a custom order- I like the wide pine branch with a stone.
day’s work Originally uploaded by esjewelry I love being caught up on work.
I just went on a tool-buying binge, so there’s not much I’m coveting at the moment, other than about 20k worth of equipment for lost wax casting, a workshop to hold it, and a couple of em...
The Etsy Metal Blog Carnival topic for this month asks what other kinds of art or craft we create, and how it inspires our metalwork. This is a tough one for me, because I’ve been fortunate en...
1pbweddingset2 Originally uploaded by esjewelry This is actually my Ring a Week piece, but I’ve been meaning to add this set to my line for a really long time. I’m glad it’s finally...
RAW3-3 Originally uploaded by esjewelry I love the flourish the buds on this smaller oak branch make at the top of the ring. I added the little 2.5 mm Moissanite in an 18k gold bezel for a bit of col...
RAW1-4 Oak Branch Ring with Citrine and White Sappire Originally uploaded by esjewelry My first ring for Ring a Week (RAW) is listed! An oak branch band with dark citrine and a tiny white sapphire. S...
garnet rings! Originally uploaded by esjewelry I really enjoy making these rose cut garnet stacking rings. They’re made from fused argentium sterling silver hand hammered bands, and 14k gold be...
It’s Etsy Metal blog carnival time again, and personal or business resolutions is the topic. I’m still recovering from the holiday rush, so it’s hard to think of much right now exce...
handmade with love Originally uploaded by esjewelry A little gross, yes… A heart shaped temporary tattoo I got thanks to missing with the hammer while cutting discs. Actually, I was showing my ...
aqua5mm Originally uploaded by esjewelry This recent custom order was not complex, but I did get a chance to photograph it! 5 mm aquamarine on a 2.5 mm round hammered band. Have a look at what some o...
decorating2010 Originally uploaded by esjewelry This is it. That’s all.
karma12-6-102 Originally uploaded by esjewelry Walking the Akita at 8 am. She looks happy.
14k palladium white gold and 6 mm Moissanite set Originally uploaded by esjewelry Just shipped this custom order! I love the River design, and this wedding and engagement ring set in 14k palladium wh...
(This was supposed to be posted by the 8th, but I’m joining in late.) The questions are: What does it mean to you to be “successful” in business as an artist? How do you walk the li...
Well, I tried. It’s not perfect, but it’s done. I haven’t worked on my site for such a long time, I forgot everything. I should really stick to making jewelry.
RAD12 - Pressed - 4 Originally uploaded by esjewelry More with the packaging ribbon- this time pressed into an 8 mm sterling silver band.
RAD11 - "Frayed" Originally uploaded by esjewelry Starting the ring a day project on Flickr! I’m still recovering from the holiday rush so I’m a bit behind. This ring sort of ex...
twig sapphire set Originally uploaded by esjewelry A new addition to the twig series, this ring set is made of sterling silver, 18k gold and white sapphire. It’s my new favorite ring!
aquamarine ring Originally uploaded by esjewelry I just listed this ring with March’s birthstone, aquamarine, one of my favorite stones. It’s a small stone (4 mm) on a relatively substant...
pink tourmaline gold ring Originally uploaded by esjewelry My favorite new ring! I’ve been making these little rings since 2007 but mostly in silver. This year I thought I’d make a limite...
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