YOJ09-13 Kaleidoscope Pendant

March 30, 2009

Kaleidoscope Pendant (2009) Fine Silver, sterling silver, Swarovski crystal L 5.5 cm x W 4.7 cm x H 1.0 cm Cold-connected, formed For the first time this session, my entry is one day late.  It proved to be much more challenging to construct, as I kept changing my mind about what I wanted it to […]

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YOJ09-12 Viking Knit Chain (and “Merry Meet”)

March 21, 2009

Viking Knit Chain (2009) Fine silver, sterling silver Chain L 68.6 cm x W 0.35 cm Pendant L 5.8 cm x W 2.5 cm Nalbinding, constructed, cold-connected, flameworked, cast Several years ago, my husband and I collaborated on making a Thor’s Hammer.  Malcolm is fascinated by all things Norse, to the point where I’ve joked […]

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Zilberschmuck Retrospective April 19-May 30, 2009, at Shao Design, Toronto

March 21, 2009

I’m pleased to announce that two of my pieces will be included as part of a Zilberschmuck Retrospective, being held concurrently with “Connection”, the 5th annual National Juried Exhibition of Canadian Fine Jewellery and Metalwork. The tiara and necklace were originally shown in 2004 as part of a Toronto Fashion Week event showcasing the bridal […]

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YOJ09-11 Snowflake Obsidian Bangle

March 15, 2009

This has been such a physically brutal week for me, it’s a wonder I have any energy at all to post anything.  I finally finished and submitted the viking knit piece I’ve been working on for the past two months.  I haven’t been so stressed out about getting a piece done in ages.  I developed […]

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YOJ09-10 Fun with Fibre

March 8, 2009

Fun with Fibre Earrings 1 (2009) Sterling silver, wool L 6.7 cm x W 0.5 cm Formed, wet-felted Fun with Fibre Pendant 1 (2009) Sterling silver, wool L 6.5 cm x W 0.4 cm Formed, wet-felted Fun with Fibre Pendant 2 (2009) Sterling silver, fine silver, cotton thread L 4.5 cm x W 0.45 cm […]

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YOJ09-09 Felt Bangle

March 8, 2009

Felt Bangle (2009) Wool 7 cm i.d. Wet felted This is not the project I wanted to post this week, but the one I’ve been playing with most of this evening is being very stubborn.  I’m still struggling with finishing it. I bought a bunch of wool roving yesterday, and spent part of this afternoon […]

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New Classes – Haliburton School of the Arts

February 24, 2009

I’m happy to be teaching at Haliburton School of the Arts again this summer! Two courses are offered this year:  Wire Jewellery (July 13-17, 2009) and Wire Jewellery II (July 20-24, 2009).  Course descriptions and registration links are available on my Classes page.  Check out the Student Work from last year’s class as well!

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Recent Etsy Treasuries

February 24, 2009

I joined Etsy.com last year as part of my research for an article. Since then I’ve joined two “Street Teams” – groups of people who work collectively to promote each others shops. One of the ways to promote a shop is through the “Treasury” – an exhibition of work curated by Etsy members. At any […]

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YOJ09-08 Effervescence Pendant

February 24, 2009

Effervescence Pendant (2009) Sterling silver, fine silver, blue topaz L 5.4 cm x W 2.5 cm Constructed, flame-worked Having made the decision to make more production pieces, I’m picking out stones from my stash and setting to work.  This week’s piece reminds me of the “Use it Up” pendants I made back in YOJ 2005-06.  […]

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YOJ09-07 Double-sided Citrine Pendant

February 16, 2009

Double-Sided Citrine Pendant (2009) Sterling silver, fine silver, citrine L 3.0 cm x W 1.3 cm Constructed, woven I bought this wonderful citrine at the Toronto Gem & Mineral Show many years ago.  I think I bought it when Thumper was still a baby.  Part of the reason I’ve never used it is that despite […]

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