Young Mermaids in Love

Young Mermaids in Love

These earrings make me think of naiads and mermaids! I gathered up some water colors--a little viridian, a little glacier green, a little teal--and bound them together in silver and brass (plus a little sparkle of AB rhinestones.)

If these two star-crossed lovers ever overcame their worldly forms and tied the knot--and I was the lady's stylist and she was thinking casual backyard wedding, maybe potluck--I might suggest these for an understated, but romantic look. This picture makes me sad (such yearning, but so impossible!):

The Mermaid, by Howard Pyle (1910)

I like to think they got together, somehow, in the end.

Pale green recycled glass beads and teal seed beads via Afrobeadia

AB rhinestone rondelles with black finish, Stinky Dog Beads

Czech glass dotted ovals from ArteBellaSurplus

Stamped brass rings and sterling beadcaps by me!

Keirsten

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A little topsy... A little turvy :)

Yes, it is one of those days... where I felt a little topsy, and a little turvy! (not "tipsy"!! LOL)

I really need to clean up my bench. What a mess!

Amongst all the parts, baubles, beads, wires, metal, tools that all seem to pile up on there,

I always find some kind of treasure to put together.

Today, I fancied a little upside-down time. This is what I ended up with:

Inspired by my quest to celebrate how every single woman is totally unique (and I feel her jewelry should reflect this too), the Rosa Pink Tourmaline Earrings were born :)

These silver drop earrings feature:

nuggets of luscious Pink Tourmaline gemstones,

a set of my handmade Fine Silver mini hoops,

a pair of pretty sterling silver starfish (gotta nurture the mermaid in me!)

all with a soft satin antique finish

You can find the Rosa Pink Tourmaline Earrings on my website HERE.

Thank you for stopping by!
Have a super day!

Nathalie Lesage

Metalsmith, Jewelry Artist

http://www.NathalieLesageJewelry.com

We're All Ears :: June Inspiration

 

Guggenheim Museum: Source

  

One of these days I hope to take a trip to New York City. At the top of my list of must-sees is the Guggenheim Museum. Designed by my favorite architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, this modern marvel is truly a living piece of art that houses some of the world's greatest art.

 

 Completed in 1959, this building immediately became an icon. It testifies to the genius of Wright's vision. Despite the languid curvilinear shape, there are angles as well. Triangles, arcs, circles, squares, ovals. The natural nautilus-shaped spiral gently slopes from the top to the bottom leading the patron through each layer of the collection. This view is looking up from the bottom of the rotunda to the impressive sky lights above.

 What inspires you about this stunning architecture?

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Make earrings inspired by this picture.

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Ladies in Waiting

Things have been a bit hectic here this last week or so.  I did a market at the weekend.  It's one I do regularly - every month - but I decided to make some alterations to both my display and the selection of jewellery I have available, which ate into my time.  So, I've had to turn to my back catalogue for today's pair.




They're kinda crazy daft, I know. I made them around Christmas - I can't believe that's nearly six months ago!  They were a heap of fun to make. The ceramic connectors are from Scorched Earth.  I'd been holding on to them for ages - I got them in my first SE order, long, looooong ago!

Bye for now, Claire

something to do with your hands
something to do with your hands on Etsy

Cosmos

There are some beads that require no introduction, no explanation, no overwrought designing. Basha Beads typify this. Barbara has perfected this lampwork glass technique and her beads are singular---immediately recognizable and always breathtaking. How does she capture all that glowy magic and all those cosmic nebula in each little bead?


I'll admit to being a Basha Bead hoarder - no shame there. I only like to use them when I truly feel like my design can do them justice.

 

I had a stroke of inspiration lately on how to make some wicked primitive earrings that highlight these beads without being too complicated. Plus it let me really wail on some copper with a hammer - that's always fun (read: stress relief). 


I made several variations: soft glowy ancient glass, red garnet, and scuzzy green Roman glass. For those days where you're feeling  mysterious, fiery, or calm and reflective.
 


Surprisingly simple, but these babies pack a lot of punch. I've even had guys notice them - when men start noticing your jewelry, that means you're on to something. 


Happy mid-week,

Nikki
LoveRoot on Etsy

Cavorting in the Casbah

Casbah Earrings on Etsy

The image in my mind was one of belly dancers, richly colored woven tapestries and mysterious looking men smoking hookah pipes. Welcome to my dream world! Every night is a new adventure in epic form. If only I could transcribe these and publish them as a series of novels with slightly twisted story lines, I might be rich and famous instead of just tired. So play along with me and picture in your mind a politically incorrect version of fun (equal amounts of fun for both men and women) in North Africa.

These exotic looking earrings began with brass crescents that I hammered, stamped and darkened with patina. The beads are arranged in three tiers of hanging strands, each with a complementing ethnic accent bead in its center.

Gloria Ewing
Chrysalis Too on Etsy
Chrysalis Jewelry on Artfire

Cubular Blues

I love these Lampwork Cubes, hence the name Cubular. Trying to be clever not sure I hit it or not lol.

But anyway, I really love them and I've had them for awhile waiting for just the right combination and I think they are a wonderful match for these tiny Copper Crescent with such a pretty texture!

In search of some sun I took a picture on my back stoop, first time for that I think and I'm really happy I did!

I also caught a sliver of sun and it made for a very interesting shot that shows off the earrings well!
I know you're all surprised I just had to add that little touch of Sari Silk. I wasn't planning on it but when I finished them I just wasn't quite satisfied until I added it. I think I'm addicted!

These amazing Lampwork Cubes are made by BeadsofPassion.

Kristi

KristiBowmanDesign.Etsy

KristiBowmanDesign on Artfire