Here's how it starts. An email...can you do this, but I want it ike this and more Masculine, nothing really like anything in your shop but the same style with TONS of information on it!
\So I draw a picture. Then I stress out about cutting the metal:
Then I have to cut it. Nearly cut my index finger really bad...Here's what your bracelet looks like now, Steve:
What a mess!!! Now I have to smooth it out just a little bit...
LOVE those fancy, expensive toys, I mean tools!
More on Sunday when I see if my torch is up to snuff for the welding of the sterling star of life after stamping the inside. Not sure I can do it...
Within this blog, somewhat of a personal diary, will exist my thoughts (sometimes blunt) about my trials and triumphs as a fledgling jewelery designer. I hope to add to it a couple of times a week and to offer occasional incentives for you to check out my shop. But this is all about me and an outlet to fuel my creative process. Not a feeble attempt to gain sales (but I'll sell to you if you want!) or promote my shop.
Studio Notes
I LOVE silver, gemstones, everything associated with the two. I want to spend more time at home with my large brood of kids (4! ages 8-17), and be available to them on a regular basis. I make a lot of jewelry, sell quite a bit on my Etsy and Artfire websites, and am constantly searching for ways to improve my items and offer more unique jewelry in a way that is cost-effective for me and practical for you! I need the creativity in my life. It's what keeps me going day after day.