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Awaken quiet earth ... let the birds and the insects become your voice once again and sing me the song of spring.
With the arrival of spring comes the most amazing Metamorphosis of all. Seeds buried in the earth, wrapped in a cacoon of rich soil, metamorph into the colorful flowers and green foliage that herald the return of the growing season. This necklace is my tribute to spring. Firm, cold wire is transformed into a delicate flower with coiling trendils. White pearls are symbolic of the blank slate, from which springs everything. Beautiful green peridot seemed the perfect stone to symbolize the new green foliage. Mother Nature wakens the sleeping earth and delivers the promise of spring to all of her wanting creatures.
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This is my second experiment in the rainbow wrappers style. Early on I thought this was going to be a disaster and was nearly ready to throw it into the scrap pile, but I pressed on in hopes of salvaging the silver. I went a little crazy with the spirals which managed to hide a lot of the weaving work I did, but I'm okay with that considering that all of this silver didn't end up in the scrap pile for which I am thankful!
Black tourmaline and zincite crystals add color to the silver shell. I love the color of the zincite. It's so warm and lovely. One tiny tourmaline bead is wrapped in a herringbone and stitched to the upper left portion of the wrap ... I'm considering adding more accents of this nature but I'm not sure at this point. The piece is at least 99% finished, but I'm debating on a few small changes.
I'm calling it cloud nine because the shape and all of the spirals make me think of a cloud. :)
Thanks for looking.
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I have never been much for making rings. However, this year I decided to set a goal to change all that. I decided to make it a point to begin ring exploration with the goal of going beyond the basics and attempting to create some really unique rings. This is my first one.
A lovely specimen of turquoise with predominate greenish tones is netted in hair thin sterling silver wire and fixed to a woven sterling band.
I am pleased with the way this one turned out. It inspires me to move forward with my exploration into ring making.
Thanks for looking.
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I used to be anti-blue. Never cared much for the color ... but suddenly, in the last year or so, I have found myself fiercely attracted to blues of every shade. Especially gemmy blues, like the topaz and apatite in this pendant.
While this is not really specific to the genre of work found at metalworkers, I loved this pendant so much that I just wanted to share anyway.
Thanks for looking. :)
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I am a lover of ammonites/ammolites! They fascinate me to no end. I recieved this Ammonite from Canada and decided that I didn't want to do anything that would distract the eye from the incredible beauty of the stone. To that end, I simply framed it in a 14k gold fill netting utilizing a classic lace making technique known as needle lace. A solitary green sapphire adorns the bail. The toggle is also handmade, but I had to settle for Swarovski accents for a nice color match because I had no other green sapphires that would work on the gauge of wire I had to use to create a sturdy toggle.
I love this piece so much that I've decided to make it part of my private collection.
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These lovely lil' earrings are created using simple coiling and embroidery techniques. A LOS patina was added to them to put visual emphasis on the wire work and give them an antique appearance. High quality faceted labradorite flashes brilliant blue as the earrings move.
For Sale
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Her name is Hecate. She is the keeper of the crossroads and the light in the darkness.
This is the latest addition to my Luna series pendants. A carved bone face is set in a simple basket weave bezel. Three drops of faceted Labradorite dangle beneath (... a little kinetic element that I just love).
Labadrorite is also sometimes referred to as 'black moonstone.' It's very much like the moon in that the stone is both dark, like the night, with flashes of cool blue fire which I find evocative of the cool moonlight.
I'm torn now between oxidizing and leaving the metal bright. In the gallery pictures below you will find an example of some earrings that match the dangles that have already been oxidized. Drop me a comment if you have the time to tell me if you think I should oxidize the pendant or leave it bright. Any and all feedback is welcomed and appreciated.
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This is another one of my sculpted coil pendants. I am happy with certain parts and not so happy with others. I'm very happy with the shape that the sculpting took on the right side, but not so thrilled with the left side. I wish this stone had been a straight eliptical cut rather than wavered - then I might have been able to make it more symetrical, which I would have liked better. I intend to oxidize the pendant when I find the time. I can't wait to see how that turns out. :D
I actually started this pendant some time ago. But I reached a point where I just could not find the flow. I couldn't see where it was going next, so I set it aside. I stumbled upon it recently again and just was finally compelled to finish it up over the past two days. Sometimes I can get stuck agonizing over the organic nature of a piece in the creation process. While I'm not 100% thrilled with the outcome, I *am* happy with it for the most part.
Chrysocolla, Blue Topaz, Apatite and silver.
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I call this piece the Rainbow Sky. A rainbow is a sign of hope and promise, and yet it cannot exist without the rain, which is often equated with adversity. I spent some time contemplating how the rain is essential to the rainbow. Within every difficult situation, every trial, there is a rainbow. We can use the adversity in our lives to grow stronger and to build character if we recognize it for the opportunity that it is. These promises are alive in the rainbow.
The amazonite is such an incredible blue .. it's like a slice of the sky. A literal rainbow of tundra sapphires frames the stone which is captured in a needle lace netted bezel setting. A solitary blue topaz dangles at the bottom of the piece, representing the rain or adversity which eventually allows us to realize the promise of the rainbow.
The chain has a rainbow of tundra sapphires sprinkled througout and can be finished in any length specified from 14 inches to 21 inches. Specify your preference upon ordering.
Pe
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Ever wake from a dream to feel that it's still all over you, like you just can't shake it off of your skin? You know you're awake, but you still feel like half of you remained in the dream world ... you know what I mean. That is what this pendant makes me think of ... those long lingering dreams.
The main part of this pendant was pain-stakingly woven with a basket weave using hair thin wire. The added embellilshment on the bottom of the pendant is a faceted opalite marquis drop with a London blue apatite accent.
This piece is laden with exquisite detail!
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This is my initial foray into this genre of wire work. Thanks go out to artist Felix, a.k.a. Andrew for the pointers on where to begin in terms of construction. Thanks for being generous with your time and advice!
I used copper for my initial experiment because I didn't want to be inhibited by the concern of wasting good silver in the event I crashed and burned, so to speak. I didn't get too adventurous this time around. I simply wanted to focus on structural integrity, clean finishing and get a feel for this type of work. I am pleased with my initial experiement and I look forward to hoaning my skills in this genre of work.
While working on this piece, I gained inspiration for another set of experiements which should be a lot of fun ... if I can pull it off, I'll be sure to post images of that as well.
Thanks for looking!
Edited to add better pics.
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A lovely banded Botswana agate is captured in a swirling coiled frame and is accented with freshwater pearls and faceted tourmalines.
The pendant measures 2 3/4 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches wide and features a hidden woven bail.
For Sale $175
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This pendant makes me think of magic mirrors and rosy cheeked princesses - pure of heart, of course!
A lovely tumbled Amethyst stone is embellished with sculpted coils of 14k gold fill wire. The faceted green periodot and sunny citrine crystalsl pop in contrast next to the amethyst.
This pendant measures 1 3/4 inches tall by 1 inch wide. It features a hidden bail to prevent the eye from being distracted.
For Sale $145
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This is an example of some of my ornate bezel work ... I love the colors in this piece. The stone is Moukaite, a personal favorite. The bezel is encrusted with tiny faceted brandy colored tourmalines with the uppermost being captured in a delicate herringbone wrap.
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Creating artful jewelry is my passion. I enjoy working with wire. I've taken metalsmithing classes but wire wrap remains my first love. The process of making jewelry is almost like alchemy to me - transforming a pile of beads and wire into something wonderful and pleasing to the eye. I love the challege of bringing a vision to life to share it with others.
I also do custom work. Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments.
Delia Stone
Pensacola FL 32505
http://www.DeliaStone.com
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thanks for the comments
I'm glad that my work is inspiring to you. And I can't wait to see the new piece.
» Posted by
Felix
on 2/2/2008 6:39:53 PM.
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