back on the horse and some new stuff...

I'm back in the saddle again!!!  Whoooo!!!

Ok, so I've actually been back in the saddle (my workbench) for several weeks now, just haven't been able to get in the swing of things and complete a single project.  Have had multiple pieces partway fabricated, but have been lacking the 'balls' so to speak, to finish them.  When I've been away from my bench for a while, or I'm in a new location with a new setup, it sets my working hands in a tailspin, and I lose control of what is automatic.  I finally determined that what I needed was a few simple projects to get my hands (and my insane brain) re-focused and used to the work again.  For some reason, my hands are still shaking terribly....but I don't think it necessarily effected the work this time ;o)

Torched glass cab, simply stunning, I've titled this one, "Galaxy", for what I feel are obvious reasons.

Bramble Earrings out of copper and Pyrite, for what I feel are also obvious reasons.

Tourmaliated Quartz....easily stunned by the beauty and simple complexity of this stone.

Size 7.

Amethyst Sage set very simply.

All can now be found in the Etsy Shop

Now, I think I have determined that two glasses of red wine considerably help in the hand shaking department....so off to test my theory ;o)

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Sadness is a Blessing...

I'm finally done moving from Texas to Florida...setting settled into my studio and geared up ready to start creating again!

Oh dear bench, how I have missed you this past month.

I should be back up and running either this week or next, so keep an eye on the shop for new pieces!

I am literally bursting with ideas and inspiration...living on the beach is a blessing and a miracle for me, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.

Standing in the waves of the emerald waters here, I feel giant and tiny all at the same time.  Seeing driftwood float in with the tide I wonder what other country this began it's journey from, what other human being has touched this very piece, years ago?  

I'm exhilarated and filled with a sad longing...something beautiful, I just can't describe.  

I am a happy person, but my personality type is always geared from the more pessismestic outlook on life, my music choices reflect my inner love of sadness and heartbreak.

My dearest musician lady that forever will touch my heart, has hit the nail on the head with this incredible piece.  She truely is a remarkable artist, I can personally attest to her pure and raw talent from when I witnessed her live a few years ago.

Lykke Li, Sadness is a Blessing

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Snakeskin, Two Ways

These detailed and organic rings appeared to me in a sudden burst of creativity, and after a few days of working out the fabrication, I am so pleased with the unique results. Real, beautiful snakeskin sits underneath a clear cabochon, which is surrounded by a feminine scalloped silver bezel, and sits on top of an etched copper backplate. The etching is my signature "snakeskin" pattern, achieved by using a piece of antique lace. The twisted ring shank is sterling silver, and the back of the ring bears my makers mark.

Custom made in your size, and posted in The Etsy Shop now!!!

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Sentinel Tentacle

Ok.  So do you remember in Matrix 3 when the sentinels poured through the roof in zion? 

Well, I'm a geek like that, and I definitely do. 

I am fully aware that this does not accurately represent one of those sentinels' tentacles, but for some reason every time I look at this necklace it reminds me of them ;o)

Judge for yourself

Now available in the Etsy Shop

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RAW - Catching Up

So I had my head in the sand for most of the month of March, and completed all of my RAW52 rings during the very last week. 

Good news is, this is a personal challange, so no one is really watching you and thinking "gosh, that chick is so far behind!"

If you would like to find out more about the challange, follow this link http://metalriot.blogspot.com/

Here is a brief catch-up

Latin:  I shall not want

Latin:  Let not your heart be troubled

Latin:  I am always with you

My take on my favorite Arcade Fire song: Sprawl II

(go watch the best performance of it here!!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2DDmwYVQw )

And into infinity, ring



Pink Peruvian Opal Teardrop

Until next time

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Hammerhead baby

Recent custom work

I love making my hammerheads!

A remarkable specimen of Laguna Agate

And an impossibly breathtaking Botswana Agate



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Of Glorious Moonstones, and a lack of eggs.

Some recent custom work...what a royal beauty.

Polish flint, with grey moonstones.



And due to a lack of eggs in the fridge...

Tofu and Spinach scramble with dill and garlic salt it is!!!

Yum.

I try to include tofu instead of meat a few times a week, and have been trying many new methods of cooking it.  I've scrambled it before, but it didn't turn out as wonderful as this time.

in short:

1/2 block medium hard or hard tofu.  drained, or squeezed fairly dry by hand

large handful fresh spinach

2 tablespoons chopped onion

dried (or fresh!) dill

garlic salt

pepper

fat free cooking spray

crumble tofu into saute pan on medium heat with a bit of of the cooking spray.  try to let it brown lightly before stirring with a spatula.  add onion and saute for a few minutes.  when onion is translucent and the tofu is a light golden brown, add spinach and seasonings, and give a good stir about every 30 seconds until spinach is wilted properly.

serve as is, or with a nice piece of toast!

would be delicious in a tortilla, with some salsa!

ps.

been hard at work on some new designs involving teeth, and bone *gasp*!!!!!

hopefully they will make it to the shop very soon, still putting some finishing touches before they are ready to be let out into the world.

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