Imagine you want to take your rings off for a bit – to wash dishes, to garden, to give a massage – and hang them on your necklace. These let you do that without unclasping the chain! Video here (please note I’m trying to move away from Etsy, but I do have a variety inContinueContinue reading “Magic Ring Holders”
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Christmas jingles
I made this pair of sturdy mistletoe hairsticks for someone who wanted to be eminently kissable at a holiday party. The holly hairpin was destined for a similarly festive updo. From a pair of vintage sterling silver spoons, I made THREE pairs of earrings! Check out the amazing detail in the candlestick atop the mantel!ContinueContinue reading “Christmas jingles”
Sasquatch Spoon pendant
Bigfoot casually strolling through the Pacific Northwest woods. Sterling silver spoon (Whiting, Duke of York pattern, circa 1900), brass and sterling silver accents, citrine, with playful texturing. Bail has a 3mm diameter.
Spoons, Interrupted
Above: Garnet floral spoon pendant $80. Horizontal necklace with amethyst $120. Why spoons?Many reasons…First, think about a wealthy home in the late 1800s- early 1900s. You may recall scenes in books or movies where “the silver” was mentioned, either because a desperate servant ran off with it, or because the household fell on hard timesContinueContinue reading “Spoons, Interrupted”