Art is not a thing, it is a way.

Here is a photo of a few cabochons I have received in the post recently.  In no particular order we have: Red Tigers Eye, Sea Sediment Jasper (WIP), 2 lovely Labradorites, an Azurite cabochon, Ocean Jasper annnnd one Rainbow Moonstone. A couple of these cabs are for custom orders. Two of these are going to be gifts, the Sea Sediment Jasper work in progress is for the winner of my "100 likes" contest over on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GreatHornedOwlDesign) and the rest?  They'll probably end up for sale in my Etsy shop! The bottom picture is a closer shot of the Sea Sediment Jasper WIP. I'll be adding more Sterling and some bead work.  

Ammonite Pendant

Ammonites are the most widely known fossil: they are cephalopods and first appeared in the seas 415 million years ago in the form of a straight shelled creature known as Bacrites.  All species of ammonites became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous Period.  Ammonite fossils are found on every continent and come in every naturally occurring color.

I've created several pendants using Ammonites since I've begun making wire wrapped jewelry...here are a few pictures of the latest commission for one.  It's mostly 14K Gold wire with Sterling Silver beads of two different sizes.  It's pictured with some of the hand painted boxes as well!

 

Custom Holiday Box Project

I decided to create some unique painted boxes to house my custom pendants for Holiday orders.  I've been asked by customers if there isn't some way that I could stamp or sign my work- so I will be signing the bottoms of these boxes.  It's a small thing but I know I always appreciate it when I purchase something from an artist and you can tell it was made thoughtfully and with love and care.  :)  Here are a bunch of pictures of the Holiday box project. The lovely gold paper will be used to wrap the pendants after they've been put in plastic for safety.  My wonderful husband was even kind enough to help me paint a couple of these!    :)