Monday, May 17, 2010

more branching earrings...




Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearls

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

backtracking through the experiments

Alum Experiment
Alum, Brass, Nylon Mesh
2004

Salt Experiment
Copper, Salt
2004

first growth series...


Growth Series
Neckpieces
Sterling Silver
2005

Monday, May 10, 2010

a new pair...


Spice
Sterling Silver, Carnelian, Freshwater Pearls
2009

calm...
Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearls
2009

Stud EArring SEt...complexion decompression



Radial Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
2009

New Family Addition

Natural Radial Hoop
Sterling Silver
2009

BrancHing EArrings...enjoy





all were created with sterling silver with fresh water pearls

Radial Branching Rotation, miniature

Radial Branching Rotation; miniature
Sterling Silver, Fresh Water Pearls

Inspirations...results could be further developed, reading into the pattern, conscious choices

group of influence...alum crystal

Group of Influence
Sterling Silver, Bronze, Brass, Nickel, Alum
2005

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Token Gift for the Everyday Metalsmith

details....

Token Gift for the Everyday Metal smith
Brass, Bronze, Elastic
2005

Project for cross critique with Maine College of Art; project assigned was to create a gift for someone/thing.

Red Red Cactus Rose

details...
full set....

Cactus Rose Vessel
Raised Copper, Heat Patina
2005


and yes this beautiful fiery red patina came out of the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit after being washed with lemon dawn dish soap...amazing the difference a soap can make

ring series...commitment....artificiality....

Cactus Rose Series
Sterling Silver, Blush Pigment
2005

Tristan and Isolde Commitment Rings
Sterling Silver, pigment
2007

details....
photos by Karen Philippi