The Afro Pics

Ok,  at last I am taking a pic of these.  I had to buy a scroll saw in order to cut these out.  I got the idea long ago where the pics sat in my sketch book.  No more.  They have been materialized and conceptualized, liberated and set free.  If you likes you can't have these.  They are mine!  I'm sorry my sista, but you got to get your own.  Lucklily I made several. Enjoy

Two of the new,new pieces

Ok...........party people in the house.............Ha!  That was a throw back!  If ya don't know then you are probably too young. So what's new to come out of the workshop are my tanned & caged bamboo ovals and also the elements.  The elongated bamboo ovals have been tanned with heat to produce an intense deep rich brown color.  Gold thread creates a caged illusion which add interest and makes them pop. The second pair I simply call elements, because true to my brand I have added the dominant element of the bamboo in arched slivers which seem to encase the many elements which are cord, an aluminum disc, beads, and a copper coil bead which  dangle from  stainless steel rings.  Most of my work is a reflection of the moment.  Since I do what I feel it is usual that my jewelry pieces are one of a kind.  I reproduce only upon request.  If you see the same thing twice, please believe me it was not my idea.  Sometimes it is hard to just create out of thin air.  Other times it just flows out.  I am happy with each and every piece I put out.  I find myself going over and over the smallest details and at times just abandoning a project because it just didn't look right, or hang right.  Mostly I have unfinished projects just waiting for that special something to bring it to completion.  Well that's it, for now! Luv Yo!

The Dog chewed my Drill press cord

Look.......how cute!..............NOT.     One of them chewed the cord to my drill press.  Also they are not so little anymore.  This was taken in Sept 09.  I don't know if I have any recent pictures of them.  Here is the scenario, the weather warms up enough for me to actually go out in the workshop to do a little sanding and what not.  I find the cord to my drill press chewed in half.  Ended up having to go buy some electrical tape today cause a sista got some splicin to do.  I think it was the boy.  He is the buff colored one, thick as he wants to be, will chew anything.  In fact He, (if I am correct in my assumption) chewed part of the baseboard in the laundry room where we let them sleep when it is cold outside.  They are something else.  Hindering my progress a little but I guess I wouldn't have it any other way. Gotta Luv Em!!!

Happy New Year

First Post this year.  I can't believe it is 2010.  That just sounds so crazy to say.

It's been cold here, so I haven't been outside working in the woodshop much lately. I did bring some of my tools up to my sun room on the deck, but it is still cold out there.  I will post pictures soon of my latest designs that have been brought to life.  I broke down and purchased a scroll saw which enables me to do more detailed cutting and the Happy Nappies and Afto pic earrings are coming along nicely.   Also I found my polishing wheel and decided to put a buffed finish on the Afro pic earrings.  I just can't decide which way to drill the holes.  I try to always fashion the earrings so that they hang just right.  I'll do some experimenting and post the pics soon .  I am speaking as if I have a massive following.  But anyhow this is good practice for that book I have been planning to write.  Oh and another thing that is new is the Bamboo locket pendant I am working on.  I actually stumbled upon a way to make a three dimentional or three sided pendnat.  That led me to the idea that it could be double sided like a locket with a hinge.  When I design the hinge and have it excecuted right I will post the images.. ............ Yay! to my first follower, my best friend of 20+ years, now to get my other bff of 20+ to sign on and it will be a great begining to many more followers to come........

Must post a shout out to all the Hatian community to let you all know that we are praying for your nation and so deeply saddened concerning the recent earthquake there.  Know that you are not alone!

Couple of new sets

These were for a jewelry party that I was trying to put together before the holidays and  it never happened.  I am the worlds largest procrastinator, which I probably should not be divulging, but hey it's real so gotta keepitreal.  The pieces I am promoting today are similar in that I am introducing a bit of color.  The multicolor set is made with turquoise beads, red coral, carved wood beads and is finished off with a magnetic clasp.  the red and orange pendant set is made with bamboo pendant in my original abstract artwork.  The large sono wood beads add a bit of drama, accompanied by red coral as well and horn beads.  Keepin it natural with some touches of color.  Each set is priced at only $25 and is a one of a kind. thanks for looking.