Rings, Folds and Fritzie

Finished a couple rings and altho I don't think I especially like them, but I did learn something about the process on each one, so time well spent.  I'm also working on more formfolding - not sure how I'm going to set these but will work on them this weekend. 

  

And a cute pic of Fritzie since she looks so cute after her bath!  (notice she's saying 'please don't put me in the tub again!"

Back!

After taking way too much time off, I'm back in the saddle again!  (or at the workbench!)  I've been sewing, had the cold of the century, and a quick trip to Las Vegas - and am excited about getting back in the swing of things.

Last month I completed a couple of silver 'glyphs' - and unfortunately only have a pic of one of them.  I wore this once, but for some reason I just can't wear florite or crystal without them fracturing...  I don't even want to know why!!!   

I've also been playing around with folding copper - love it!   Have just ordered Charles Lewton Brain's book, which I really need.  I've kind of figured out how to do a couple folds, but I know there are tricks to learn.  I just hope I don't now need to go out and spend a fortune in hammers..... not that I can't have fun adding to the collection of tools "you've just gotta have"!  If anyone has a reasonable tool source, I'd love for you to pass it on - thanks!

Here's an unfinished leaf and small folded charm -

Hoops and Circles

Been busy this week - made more than a couple hoops  and jump rings.  Why do hoop earrings look good on everyone?  One of the standards, I guess.  The never-ending circle -  of course I made several way too gigantic - but I think they remind me of summer so I'm going to wear a pair all week!

I've also been sawing circles from sterling, texturizing and concaving them, and putting them in liver of sulpher to oxidize the insides.  I've then polished the back and edges and hung a little pearl in the center.  I like the way they turned out - and think I'll send them to my niece.

Rudy

Spent all day at Lill Street at my metalworks class.  Will be posting pic's tomorrow -

Am going to go watch our Gov. Blago speak -Rudy seems to be fascinated with the story too - I'll post a pic him.  The best cat I have.  But - no more politics!!!!!

Twisty Rings

Worked on a couple of sterling rings - I love the way the band with the loose silver ring that I'm able to twist around. I think this would be a great idea to do if I was trying to quit smoking. (which I'm not because I've never picked up that habit!-)

They both are hammered and oxidized - and the copper inset on the other one looks better than in this pic.

The Good Ones Are Gone

The good Santas are now gone...... Inauguration day - but I'm not necessarily being political (!)

Way Too Cold

It's cold. Very cold. They say the coldest in 13 years - but who knows if that's right. I'm not believing alot of what's on tv lately. I can deal with either snow or cold - but it's hard when both hit. I'd like to think it's not because I'm older! My nephew and his wife were supposed to come visit this weekend, but luckily they've cancelled. This city's no fun to get around in when the weather's like this, and we wanted them to have fun. Better off coming in the spring, I think.

so today I'm cleaning out my 'mail', taking down some decorations, making a bracelet, and listening to old Blues Traveller songs. I'm trying very hard to accept this upcoming inauguration gracefully, but just can't seem do it, so I'll try to ignore it for awhile longer and keep the tv off.

A New Blog

Okay, I'm switching to this blog format to both inspire me to keep up on a semi-regular basis - and keep in touch with those I care about who ask me the dreaded question "What have you been doing?"

Why is there never an acceptable answer to this ~ or one that makes sense to most people. Or most people I know that ask this! And this will give people the opportunity to leave me a comment or two when they have a chance -

So here goes! Welcome!