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YOJ11-02 Peacock Feather Earrings

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YOJ11-02 Peacock Feather Earrings
Peacock Feather Earrings (2011)
Sterling silver
Formed
L 8.5 cm x W 2.9 cm

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I devoted a lot of this week to experimentation, and specifically to working with forming wire over a solid core.  Although my experiment went well, I didn’t finish the project to the point where I can post it.  More about this next week.

YOJ11-02 Peacock Feather Earrings
So… it being Saturday, and due date for my next YOJ posting, I went back into my sketchbook and pulled out a design from last summer.

Because of the price of metals, I’ve taken to working out some of my ideas on paper before attempting them in wire.  This is challenging for me because I’ve never been particularly good at translating things from two dimensions into three.

I love sketching, and for a few of the pieces I worked on this summer, I did a more elaborate drawing.  But, I know very well that just because I can draw something doesn’t mean I can build it.

However, I’m getting better at it, and this was one of the projects that worked well on paper and in 3D.

YOJ11-01 Bookmarks for Pet Lovers

Posted on by dianne

YOJ11-01 Bookmarks
Bookmarks for Pet Lovers (2011)
Page Puppy (left), Kitty Klip (right)
Limited Edition of 100 each
Copper, formed, hammered
W 2.2 cm x H 2.5 cm (approx.)

I kick off the new YOJ with some bookmarks for pet lovers!

Page Puppy and Kitty Klip are loyal companions to help you find your place!  They’ll slide onto your page, then curl up for a nap until you’re ready to come back.

Years ago when I was still working on Bay St., I got a package one day with a wonderfully forged spiral paperclip.  I can’t remember anymore what it came attached to, but I thought it was such a subtle and wonderfully creative touch.   Ever since, I’ve wanted to create something similar.  My intention is to use them as promo gifts for my jewellery clients.

These were actually inspired by a game on Facebook called SPP Pets.  It’s like a 21st century tamagachi – you “adopt” a pet, and then feed, tickle, clean and play with it, and decorate its “habitat”.  My kids think it’s fun and are always keen to see what my pet is doing.  The game is a mindless time-waster – perfect for when I need a couple of minutes break – and the communities of “pet owners” are very friendly.  So, the bookmarks are a little tip of the pliers to the Kitty Cat Lovers Club : )

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The Year of Jewelry Project 2011

Posted on by dianne

The Creative Wire Jewelry Forum is once again hosting The Year of Jewelry Project.  This year the invitation went out on social media as well as the forum, and the response has been tremendous!

The basic concept of the project is “one piece, per week, for a year”.  The participants, who range from newbies to seasoned professionals, set their own goals in terms of what they want to produce and what techniques they want to focus on, but they commit to producing one piece of jewelry each week.

I have participated in this project on and off since its inception in 2004.  Last year, I ended up dropping out after the first quarter because I became overwhelmed by other commitments.  This year, given that I’m doing a studio tour at the end of April, I have added incentive to stay focused.

To find out more and to view the weekly submissions, visit The Year of Jewelry Project 2011 website.

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