http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog silver wire and gemstone jewellery in development by Gayle Bird Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:21:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did I never show you my idea for a bridal necklace? Huh. The idea is that there would be chain at the sides to clasp in the back. This is also something that could be flipped and used as a tiara, which I love. Did I never show you my idea for a ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2010/02/26/bridal-pearls/ 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, ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2010/02/23/shiny-faceted-gemstones/ I always love seeing the in-progress shots of artists at work, so hopefully you do too! Laird and I have been honing our soldering skills at a basic jewellery forging class this winter, and it's super fun! We're working on a single bracelet each, but I tend to work pretty quickly ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2010/02/22/forged-pendant-frames/ 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 ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2010/02/20/pendulums/ 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 ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2010/02/14/locks-gears/ This week is the Christmas Loft craft show, kicked off by the Holiday Spirit martini shopping party Thursday night. I've been making rings and earrings, pendants and hair clips like crazy. I wish I'd had time for the fancier pieces but it just ran out all too soon. I do have ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2009/11/22/holiday-spirit-christmas-loft/ A studio I can work in without clutter, and the space to lay out and work on 100 pairs of earrings all at once? With room for my computer, DVDs, and even more working space? Surely, I've died and this is heaven. http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2009/11/15/working-studio/ 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 ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2009/11/13/upcoming/ So close! http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2009/10/14/studio-almost-there-almost-there/ Here's a sneak peek at the jewellery/craft studio we've been building in the house we bought in June. It took a little while to get started but it's been going pretty quickly once we did. I thought you might like to see the future space where the magical jewellery fairies ... http://gaylebird.com/jewelleryblog/2009/09/05/jewellery-studio/