Wax and Biscuits

I had a very productive weekend.  I'm working with lost wax casting, which is a new concept for me.  Below are the wax molds of a ring and cuff I'll be casting in a few weeks.  Can't wait to see them come to life in brass!

And I also did some creating of another kind - BISCUITS! (they go great with the peach preserves by the way)

It's A Thing Again!

Okay, so it's been a bit of a whirlwind summer.

I've had quite a few large changes in life and a lot of firsts!

*First time to live on my own in my "adult" life! (Moved in May)

The picture below is mid-move.  Had to get curtains up first. :)

*First Summer of outdoor shows

And let me tell you - these babies are fun but EXHAUSTING!  I wanted to fall over on the couch and sleep for about two days after each of the three that I did this Summer.

The picture above is one of the many versions of my booth.  It's a constantly evolving process!

*First time to make jam. :)

Peach and mint preserves!

ANYWAY - I am now back and ready to blog!  Don't give up on me yet!

Wild and Crazy Friday

With the apartment move currently happening and several art shows coming up this is my typical twenty-something Friday.

It's true...I'm pretty crazy. :)

I'm BAAAAACK!

Whew!  Per usual life has been crazy so I haven't had time to blog lately.  

In the last few weeks I've: found/signed the lease on a new apartment, had the parents in town for a week, started a new metal smithing class, and all the other day to day stuff.

Because of the new apartment most of my time has been spent planning  new rugs, paint colors, etc...I'm getting there!  (I don't move until mid April.)

So, sorry for the delay...here's a pic of one of the new pieces in the shop to make it up to you. :)

Verdigris Hoops

New Stuff!

After a bit of time I was finally able to get some new stuff into the shop today.

 Dinosaur and Sterling Ring

 Turquoise, Sterling, and Brass Necklace

 Labradorite, Sterling, and Brass Feather Necklace

After a day spent with jewelry...I just looked down to see this:

And I'll admit that I'm TOO TIRED to paint the other hand.  (And this isn't the first time this has happened.)

Good Night!

Ah, Taxes...

This is my evening - celebrating my first year of doing my own business taxes.

I MIGHT have filed an amendment after I realized I didn't include complete information on the first return I filed on Friday, but they are DONE!

Whew!

Variations on a Theme

This week has been all about different variations on these great tribal hoops.  I loved the shape and construction so much, I couldn't help but make them a few different ways.  All of these will be up in the shop by the end of the weekend!

 Simple Brushed Copper

 Southwestern Etched Pattern

Patina (this is what I was waiting on last week.  The patina process took almost 4 days!)

Sometimes repetition is nice. :)

That's all for now, as I'm updating during the commercial break on "The Voice!"