I’ve been having a bit of a fascination with faceted stones on the internet lately… after doing my taxes I realized I had some money for a big buy, which I haven’t done in a while, and so, I present to you, the shiny shiniest of shinies!
I’ve got citrine, ametrine, rainbow moonstone and that really beautiful peach/grey/orange moonstone, garnet; those gorgeous labradorite bits at the bottom; huge fluorite nuggets, gorgeous amethyst teardrops, and three strands of mini briolettes in various stones.
SO. PRETTY.
THIS is why I make jewellery.
I’m pretty proud of these little babies. One of our family’s oldest friends (Bernadette) owns the best health food shop on the island, Bay Health Food on Union St in Glace Bay. She had a tea party this week where a reflexologist (Sister Melda!) gave a talk and I won a free session with her!
Anyway, I’ve been promising Bernadette to make her an exclusive line of jewellery to sell for years now… today she came over and we collaborated and created these pendulums, which can be used to help make choices by swinging back and forth or in a circle when hung from the hand.
These are Picasso Jasper with firepolished glass beads in various colours. On the end is a chakra pendulum in copper – I’ll be making more of those in silver shortly. I just think they’re so pretty!
These pendulums will be available exclusively at Bay Health Food. Bernadette intends to hold tea parties every few weeks, and the next one will be a discussion on using pendulums. If you’re interested, let me know and I’ll get you on the call list for invites! It’s limited seating so, first come first served.
Previous versions of these pendants have sold well so I kicked it up a notch! I added lock and key charms and these are made of variations of silver, gold, bronze, copper, and vintage bronze wire. They’ll be available at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design within the next week or so!
My fall collection is a little late, but I think these colours work well all year round anyway:
I’ve got some winter-y colours in production as well:
Lots to see at the upcoming craft fair – the Christmas Loft at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, the last weekend in November. It’s a fundraiser too, and the CBCCD is one of the best organizations on the island and worth giving some funds to – that’s why I do their show only!
I was feeling uninspired so I rummaged through my supplies and found these little hair clips.. I wasn’t sure where I was going with them but these little wire nest pairs make me pretty happy! This is a new product I’m rolling out this week.
I’ve been playing with a new style and I really like it! There are some handmade lampworked beads in there, firepolished glass, crackle glass, and lots of tiny silver beads. Loving it!
Aren’t these fabulous? My friend Angie has been telling me about the virtues of alcohol ink for at least a year, but last weekI finally got my fingers dirty. And oh man! Fun! I will of course be making jewellery out of these. Look at the sets made from regular dominoes and tiny dominoes:
OH yeah, they’re DOMINOES:
I’m trying not to stress about the show. It’s much, much easier this year because I have a new little helper elf who likes to take charge. Angie has grabbed all my little vague half-started projects and either made them better herself or directed me how to finish them. I’m actually almost prepared for setup tomorrow!!
The place is a freaking mess and it’s stressing me no end as I haven’t time to clean it, and won’t for at least another week.
On the bright side, the show itself is going to be amazing. Tomorrow night we’ve got the jazz band, I’m going to be fancy’s older sister, Elegant, and it’s going to be a great time.
Here are all the rings I managed to complete after Scotian Ocean bought 3 dozen from me! Want one? See you at the CBCCD! Special preview fundraising, Thursday Nov 27 5pm-9pm; open to the public Friday and Saturday, 10am – 6pm.
I am extremely happy to finally be able, after nearly a decade of wiresmithing, to present the public with a line of jewellery that is centered on the lore of mystical properties of gemstones. They’re my Focus pendants, and here are a few!
Happiness:
Renewal:
Strength:
Friendship:
I also have Love, Luck, Health, Wealth, Insomnia, Grounding, Peace and Creativity. Gemstones include amber, labradorite, peridot, tigereye, emerald, tourmaline, aquamarine, moonstone, rose quartz, topaz, chrysocolla, kyanite, opal, chalcedony, carnelian, citrine and quartz crystal.
These will be available for the first time at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design’s Christmas Loft Show, November 27, 28 & 29, downtown Sydney.
The coal industry has been a big deal in Cape Breton for decades. It’s been slowly shutting down, but of course the coal is still here – and it washes up on our beaches, all soft and beautiful. I give it a semi-gloss coat of sealant (because coal, it is the dirty) and turn it into jewellery – don’t you love it?
