Ever since I got my ears pierced (many eons ago) I have been obsessed with wearing earrings. At first it was just the tiny button versions, but in no time flat I graduated to dangling styles. I adore feeling the tiny movements as I turn my head. Honestly it makes me feel so feminine! [tweet_box design="box_01" float="none"]"You can always tell what kind … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of a Metal & Hammer Hoarder
If someone had told me 15 years ago that I would be salivating over sheets of metal and hammers I would have [tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]laughed out loud! Yet here I am ... getting excited over my collection of hammers. This is one of my favorite ones. The surface creates a soft almost satiny texture on my Copper, Silver or Brass metal. But the fun only starts with this … [Read more...]
You had the Power all along
Do you remember this sentiment from the Wizard of Oz?[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Dorothy is frantically trying to get home when the good witch tells her that the red slippers she is wearing will do the trick. You had the power all along, Dorothy! I am interacting with other bloggers and have listened to several tutorials from Boom Social . The focus is on creating a … [Read more...]
Vibrant Malachite: Legends and Fascinating Tidbits
Malachite is the rich deep green gemstone that is often seen in Southwestern Designs. It is always found mined with copper.... which is why you often find malachite settings in copper. The two are just meant for each other. Malachite is derived from the Greek malakos, meaning soft. This gemstone is one of the softer stones so it needs to be set into pieces that won't … [Read more...]
Creating an Antiqued Finish on my Jewelry Designs
[tweet_dis_img url="http://www.alenesadornments.com/sacred-spiral-collection/sacred-spiral-sterling-pendant.-18-long.-2sssant/"][/tweet_dis_img] Do you own a piece of jewelry that is darkened or blackened ? This type of finish or patina is called Antiqued. I create it using Liver of Sulfur. Liver of Sulfur is that stinky stuff.. and I do mean STINKY. Just like rotten … [Read more...]
