Archive for February, 2010
McKinnon’s Fine Silver Chain
Okay, so today’s post really isn’t about this fine silver chain, lovely though it is. It’s actually about all the new stuff Kate McKinnon is cranking out these days, including a nice little video about metal clay safety that she has posted on YouTube. If you are a reader of Kate’s blog, you know she is outspoken [...]
Van Kleeck’s Eccentric Donut Earrings
Kathy Van Kleeck is shaking off the chill and letting the subtle signs of spring inspire her to create with gusto! I love her take on the tried and true donut shape in these Eccentric Donut Earrings. I get the feeling that no shape cutters or templates ever touched these pieces, which are infused with [...]
Horn’s Turkish Round Bracelet
The chunky texture of this turkish round chainmail is beautifully complemented by a COPPRclay toggle clasp in this piece by Darcy Horn, also known as the Jade Dog. I especially like the cool shape of the toggle bar, which looks to me like a forged piece of copper wire.
You can find more from Darcy on [...]
Funnell’s Moonlit Sea Pendant
This colorful creation from Joy Funnell is not what it appears to be. At first glance, I thought she had masterfully used enamels to get these gorgeous colors exactly where she wanted them to go. After reading her blog post, I learned that she used the very inexact science of LOS patination to achieve this [...]
