Oh, how silver works versus the use of copper enamel wire

Oh, I had made a beautiful bracelet the other day, and I listed it on Etsy. I loved the look of the final design, and it really had class. So, with my new Sterling Silver in hand, I wanted to make a treasured piece that would be just as classy.

Sterling Silver, is not as easy as my parawire. As a matter of fact, it is a bear. And it hurts. It takes twice as long to weave. It still doesn't break, thank goodness, but it's not as user friendly. Then it has to be oxidized, polished, tumbled and polished again. But ohhh, the results are stunning....take a peak.

Something of Silver

I finally did it. I purchased Sterling Silver, and did a pin. And it turned out pretty, real pretty. Another struggle, get over the fact that I can design with something that is valuable. Something that costs more than 5 dollars. Make something that will stay out there longer than I will. So here it is, a beautiful pin, sculpted by hand, woven with wire, something, someday, someone will ask...I wonder who made this...

Inspiration Comes From a Variety of Sources

I haven't had the time or pleasure to post lately, to which I apologize. Here's some of the latest work, an inspired design from the movie, The Lord of the Rings. I loved the pin that Gandalf was wearing, made of silver. I haven't been blessed with having silver, but I did have in my stash, lovely leaves of filigree. The hard part, how to set them. It took all evening, but I finally wove a backing and sewed the leaves on. I had to give up control of how many leaves to use, just make it beautiful. And it really did.

To Dream or Not To Dream

I have always followed my dreams. They lead me on a path of peace, give me the ability to climb higher and higher peaks. They lead me to safe places, when the world is full of turmoil.

Last night I had a dream, what to do with all the watch works I have, something different, something with an edge. Steampunk!!! Steampunk is a combination of Victorian design and Cyberpunk, a very new look. So, here's my lastest dream, a Steampunk pin, that encompasses the watch pieces, cubic zirconia, swarovski beads and the filigree that I just purchased.

What do you think?

Such Simplicity

Sometimes it's better to be simple. I've always had difficulty being simple. Life now is complex as it has ever been. I've decided to slow down a bit, keep things, elegant, simple, and beautiful as I can make it.

Here's a piece I made this afternoon, keeping those goals in mind. I'm sure, eventually it will get complex again, but for now, simplicity.

Repeat of a good idea

I finally got to photograph last weeks second filigree design. This is the new idea that I've been playing around with, and it's coming out very nice. Here's my latest work, if I get enough response on this, this maybe the beginning of tutorials and kits that I'd like to produce.

What do you think of it?

Whoo Hoooo!!!

I just found out that one of my pieces has been selected by a customer in France. She chose it from my etsy website and has asked if I shipped internationally. I researched it quickly and of course said yes. So tonight, Twisted Sister Arts is now an international company...

Hooray!!!!

Here's my piece, off to France.