Copper In Jewelry

I've been away for the holidays , camping in the Florida Keys and have found something unique about my copper thumb ring.

My ring is made completely of wire and braided. While at home, I wear it daily.  So it gets washed continually throughout the day when I wash my hands. I marveled at how it has remained so shiny and untarnished.  It is oxidized and sealed; but after all this time, one would think I'd have to clear the tarnish at some point.

Here it has sat on the table for a few days.
I picked it up this morning to find the beautiful rosy color has darkened.

I decided to wear it anyway. To my surprise with each hand washing, the pretty rose color is returning! Only using Dawn dish detergent or soft soap and water.

I am excited to experiment further.  I normally advise removing rings when washing, cooking , etc but with Copper tgis may not be necessary.

More to follow as I experiment.

It's A Green Month

Todays Green Giveaway will be a ring.

The winner will be chosen at random and will have their choice of either a green/white vein glass bead ring or a Perdiot Czech crystal ring.

Size is not a problem.

All you need do is respond on my blog below. The winner will be drawn Thursday October 14th in the evening.

So now you know why October is important to me.

What does this month mean to you? Or why is it important to you?

Gifts for those special men

A compilation of mens or unisex gifts for those special men in our lives

Trivia hint # 1

It seems the Templat questions are too difficult.
 The first question had a hint posted in the blog, so here's a small hint for the second question.

Question:
Describe the Templar seal and the reason it was chosen.

Hint:
Involving knights and horses...

Send your answers here

Good luck and remember to include which ear cuff you'd like to win!

New Contest for April

Put on your Medieval thinking caps, because here we go with the next trivia contest. The winner will receive their choice of one chain maille ear cuff pictured above. These cuffs are silver or gold plated with the following color rings (in order)

silver/gold, blue/silver, silver/black, gold/silver, silver/blue, and black/silver

Here are the rules:

1. You must enter your answer at this link

2. Choose what color ear cuff you prefer,

include it with your answer.

3.All correct answers will be placed in a

drawing to be held April 30,2010.

4. Winner to be announced on Facebook.

Here is your next  two part question:

We now know that, The Poor Fellow soldiers of Christ became known as the The Knights Templar.

Templars is a shortened version of the entire name. This name is the actual full name of the Templars.

What is that full name?

Hint: The year was 1099

Part two:

Describe the Templar seal and the reason it was chosen.

Good luck!

Lynessa

Back in the medieval days of Arthurian Legend  Lynessa accompanied Sir Gareth on a Knightly Quest

Let me introduce "Lynessa"
Artistic Wire in silver is used to sculpt this beautiful pear shaped Moss Agate cabochon.
The necklace is designed using a combination of Moss Agate and Jade gemstone beads, and is enhanced with pastel green pearls and filigreed silver beads.
The necklace is 18.25 inches in length with a dainty silver toggle closure.

Lynessa can be yours for $30.00 and shipping in the US is free with discounted International shipping.

Contest Name continued

Ok everyone I really need a name for this pendant.
I received an entry this morning with 2 realy cool ones. I had to look them up to find the meaning so here goes.
Theia: Greek Myhtology -Goddess or divine, also called Euryphaessa, wide shining was a Titan.
Asrai: English folklore-a type of aquatic fairy, similar in some ways to mermaids, nixies, selkies, sirend or morgens.

Here's a few ideas to add to the game:
Amulet, Talisman, Sorcerer, Wizard, Armour, Trinket...

Let's get ready for Halloween!!!!

One of my favorite holidays is Halloween!


We can wear the funkiest clothes nad jewelry and get away with it!


I've just taught a class on making High Class Sparkel Spiders.


Using Swarovski crystal pearls, seed beads, bugles and wire. My kits run $5.00 have enough beads to create the variation mentioned in the pattern or you can make the traditional spider.





I've made wire bracelets and attached the spiders to them, dangle earrings, and even spider web pendants.. Go crazy! This is the only month we can....

Custom work

I've been rather busy with a few custom designed pieces. A close friend heard I had some nice size Mako sharks teeth and asked for a necklace that looked a little tribal.

So after wrapping the tooth, of course it had to be different. I prefer to not make the same thing twice as well as the original wrap for a sharks tooth is mundane and old.

I did a small braid using gold wire and then designed the necklace around it. With the necklace having to be masculine, I had to put thoughts of crystal and other "shiny" baubles out of my mind and design.

The necklace was created using Tiger Jasper beads offset with a few large black tribal beads.

I hope you like it.

Jewelry news

We've spent the last month visiting Erin and the grandkids (now I know why they're called grands) had loads of fun as well as surprised Mom for her 80th birthday with a party.
I hope to post a photo of a pendant that Daniel (grandson) made. It's his first try and at 11 years old shows wonderful attention to detail as well as patience.
Busy making chains and bracelets for a show in July.

Remember to "borrow" those wonderful pieces of jewelry for your special occasions. You can hold onto your jewelry for 10 days (maybe longer) and show off your style.
My Etsy store and website have many items you may want to "borrow" and try for size.
You can always buy it later if you like it or return it after your special occasion is over.


Have a great day everyone...