Friday, December 31, 2010

Fine Silver (PMC) & Dichroic Glass Necklace - Featured Item December 31, 2010

Dichroic Glass and Fine Silver Necklace

This lovely pendant is made with Precious Metal Clay. A bezel was created with precious metal clay and formed to fit the dichroic glass cabochon. The bezel was attached to the PMC disk and fired. The piece was fired in a kiln, patinated and polished. I hung the pendant from a 16" sterling silver cable.

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Prairie Willow Jewelry @ Artfire

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Fine Silver (PMC) & Amethyst Earrings - Featured Item December 30, 2010

Fine Silver and Amethyst Earrings


This lovely pair of fine silver earrings was made with Precious Metal Clay. The amethyst was mounted in a fine silver bezel cup that was attached to the clay while still in the greenware state. The pieces were then fired and assembled. I patinated the piece with liver of sulfer and stopped the process when the patination resulted in a peacock-like coloration. The stones were then placed in their bezels and the earrings were hung from commercial ear wires.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Sterling Silver Large Circle Chain Necklace - Featured Item December 29, 2010

Sterling Silver Large Circle Chain Necklace


This simple chain was created from sterling silver wire. Large "Jump Rings" were created and the ends soldered together to form the chain. Opposite sides of each ring was hammered to add sparkle and interest to the chain.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010