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 Just to busy these days to keep up with my blog here.  When things settle down some, I'll come back with new posts.  But, in the mean time, you can see more of my new work and keep up with me by liking my Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeArtDesignsbyJanie

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Janie

New Silver Precious Metal Clay Work

A new silver pendant I just finished.  The stone is a dichroic glass cabochon.  I love using those in my silver because you can fire them in the kiln.  And, I just like the color and subdued sparkle they give.  The silver in the dichroic glass seems to compliment the silver in the pendant pendant. 

Have a great day!

Janie

New Art Boxes

I've been pounding away on the clay.  Polymer clay that is.  I'm getting ready for a few Spring art shows that are coming up soon here on the Island.  I've been on a box making frenzy.  I love to make boxes.  They're so much fun!  Here's the last two that I made:

First is a purple dolphin box

The second one is a happy fish box that I made after I found out my pirate necklace got featured by Metal Clay Artist magazine.  Can you tell I was crazy happy??

I have a third large box being cured as I type.  Lots of work left to do on it though.

Have a great day!

Janie

Metal Clay Artist Magazine's First News Letter - I'm Featured!

Metal Clay Artist Magazine (MCAM) has started a new monthly newsletter.  Each month they will have a "Monthly Masterpiece" feature.  I'm so happy to say, they featured my pirate necklace for January!  What a thrill!  MCAM is a wonderful magazine and a great addition to the metal clay community.  The newsletter looks like it will be awesome as well.  You can sign up for it at the above link.

Have a great day!

Janie

Switching Gears, or Mediums

I love working with silver metal clay.  But, I also love working with polymer clay.  I've been neglecting the polymer lately, so I decided it was time to switch gears and make something different besides jewelry.  I love to make boxes.  Here's two that I just finished.  A turtle box and a dolphin cameo box.



Have a great day!

Janie

Female Pirate Necklace

I got so involved with the pirate theme creating the men's pirate pendant I posted about yesterday that I was inspired to create a female pirate pendant.  I've had a blast playing with swords, stones, and gold!  This pendant has a heart lined in gold that matches the pirate's eye.  The heart stone sits atop two swords that are flanked by three graduating sized round balls.  The entire piece is backed by a heart shaped base.  I also made a handmade bail that was torch fired in place on the pendant.  Love the look and the security of these bails.  A little time consuming to make, but worth the effort.



Thanks for stopping by, your comments are always welcomed and appreciated.  Have a great day!

Janie

A Gold and Silver Pirate Pendant

Here's a photo of my latest custom order I that I just finished.  I usually get unique requests from men for some reason.  This one wanted a pirate necklace.  The pendant is complete, although I still have to hang it.  And this was my first time working with gold!  Quite an experience.  I hope to do more.

Have a great day!

Janie