I want to incorporate my logo tag into my new bracelet design, but, where to put it? I plan to cast this bracelet mainly in clear resin, but the metal tag I use, will show through the front. The first bracelet has the logo tag hidden behind a sea shell. But, this new design has […]
Here is where the fun begins. My design is complex, with a lot going on in a 7 x 2-1/4 inch area. On the left side of my design, is a full length mermaid reclining on her right arm. Her left arm is out stretched and holding a hand mirror. Behind her tail, in the […]
I am currently working on a new mermaid bracelet master. Sculpting a new master is a long and tedious process, but it is my favorite part of jewelry design. The idea for this new mermaid bracelet design came to me early one morning, before I had even had my first cup of coffee. That’s when […]
Is it a Sculpture? Or is it Jewelry? It’s both. This is the 1st design in a new series of cast resin cuff bracelets. I think she turned out fabulous! I have more mermaid and other sea life bracelet designs on my work bench, and will be blogging about the sculpting process. So come back, […]
It’s snowing outside, but I am warm and toasty inside my studio, playing with resin. I just made another new resin butterfly ring. This one is a blue Morpho Godarti and it has just a bit different body, than the last one. I thought it might be difficult to photograph this ring today, with the […]
After 3 tries, I finally have my Arctic Mermaid and Baby Orca resin bracelet design problem fixed. The problem was that the many different resins I use, shrink at different rates. This shrinkage was not evident until the resins had fully cured, causing an air pocket to form around the black baby orca. The bangle […]
by lianabennett on February 14, 2009
in Jewelry
I have decided to give Etsy a try. Have bought many wonderful hand-made things on Etsy. So much more economical the eBay, and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I still need to learn how everything works, but so far I have 5 items listed in my new store. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
by lianabennett on November 5, 2008
in Rings
I just finished this ring today, and an delighted with the way it turned out. Neptune’s Moon Coral Ring Elegant and Dramatic in Design. Simple, Harmonious Forms Mesmerizing Ocean colors,changing from Blues to Greens to Gold. Pure Fun and Fantasy The wide, cast resin, textured band simulates tiny Star Coral. A elegantly simple, cast resin […]
by lianabennett on October 24, 2008
in Rings
Rings. Can a girl have too many rings? Well, in my case -No. I am crazy for rings. They sit on my finger in front of my eyes all day, and just make me feel fabulous. I have had some design ideas in mind for a while now, and finally made the time, to start […]
New!Clear Resin Turquoise Seahorse and Starfish Bangle BraceletDescription: A colorful 8 inch long, hand cast seahorse and seashell are encased in water-clear resin. Fun summer colors of turquoise, blue and orange highlighted with tiny orange starfish. The seahorse has a Swarovski Aurora Borealis Crystal eye. Stunning!So Modern, so Chic, so Artsy. Wear this fabulous bangle […]
