This is what I learned this week

I learned a new wire wrapping technique this week. This is the first wire wrapped pendant I've made. I think it came out pretty well! The stone is a faceted smoky topaz. I think it looks pretty good with the copper wire. I was happy to take a class locally at Armstrong Tool and Supply. If you need jeweler's tools or supplies you might want to check them out. Don and his staff are the greatest to work with. They specialize in all sorts of tools and in addition to jewelers' bench tool and supplies they carry casting equipment, mold materials, sheet metals, boxes, display items, silver chain, silver findings, and Sterling Silver sheet and wire in a variety of sizes.

I can't wait to get my order of wire in hand. I'm thinking about using some mixed metals in my next few pendants! I originally took this class so that I could wrap some of my sea glass pieces that I have. I can't wait to get started!

Here's what I've been working on

I've decided to concentrate on my sea glass jewelry in my new studio on Artfire. Here's a peek at a few of my latest creations:

What do you think? I'd really like for some of you to pop over to the new studio and let me know what else you would like to see. I've been concentrating on  taking better pictures and I really think it's been paying off. I'll be sharing some photography tips in my upcoming blogs, so check back again.! How many of you are also on Artfire? Let me know and I'll be sure to pop and and visit your studio.