Holiday Cheer #2

 

Watch this, with holiday cheer in hand.

Holiday Cheer #1

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixon, Comet, Q-Tip, Donner & Nixon

Whipping up some funky cookies to take to a party.

Chocolate cookies with dark chocolate chips, bacon and a pinch of chipotle powder.

I winged it - but now I need to go back and write down what I did because they were freakin' delicious.

They're Back

Everything old is new again...

I hadn't made any of my "Mexican Voodoo" pendants in ages.

I've reworked the design. The links are now heavier and nicely hammered with some fancy coils. The skulls are bone, the glass beads are mine and the charms are the best part. A little blue plastic ray-gun, a copper scottie dog, a battered, old sterling ring with a purple glass gem and a religious medal. Alas, these four little boogers are sold, but there will be more soon.

Headpin Chain

Here's an idea for you - making a chain out of headpins.

Little tiny sterling headpins, with glass berries and leaves, chained together to make a pair of dangle earrings.

Here's a close-up to help you see what I did. They were a snap to put together.
I am doing all kinds of interesting things by chaining headpins together.

In case you're wondering what glass I used - the glass berries are Cim's Lapis and the attached leaves are plain old medium blue transparent.

It's Liberace Season!

It's just not Christmas until the Liberace records are playing.

Dogwood Necklace

A big, luscious necklace.

Lots and lots of glass headpins and pearls wired onto a heavy brass chain.

It was delivered it today to the gift shop of the local museum.

This last picture (below) is for you bead-makers out there.
It's the backside of one of the big focal headpins, it's like giving you a peek at their undies.
The biggest flowers were formed on 16 gauge brass wires, the smaller buds and berries on 20gauge wires.

Stocking the Shelves

I usually don't list jewelry in my Etsy shop - but it's the holidays and I thought I would give it a try.

I love wearing these pendants - each one has a huge round bead that hangs at the perfect length to fidget with it. Your body heat warms up the glass, so when ever you touch it - it's hot.

The bead caps I hammered myself, so each one is one of a kind.

And some love charms - who couldn't use a bit of holiday romance?

The amulet below is called "Baby Love."
It has a vintage bootie charm and would be perfect for that someone who is expecting.

Leaves & Berries Necklace

A big, over the top necklace of leaves and berries.

A riot of glass headpins - some leaves, some berries. Lots of small wooden beads, pearls and black metal.

It sold almost immediately at More Fire Glass' holiday open house and sale.

Mysterious Goings On

Doing more experimental headpins - can't wait to get to the kiln and see what comes out.