Chalice

I'm really pushing to get my chalice project done. So far I have the cup and the joining collar that will blend into the stem. That same collar will work as a blending piece for the base as well. Next, I need to start weaving the stem! Hopefully I can find the correct gauge wire at Niagara Hobby... 

Enameling

I tried enameling for the first time today! It's actually a really neat process. I feel like it gives me a lot of  new options as far as adding color to my designs goes. I thought I'd gather a little inspiration and look up some other jewelry artists that use enamel. Here's a link to Michael Romanik's website...

http://www.michaelromanik.com/

I love the beautiful patterns he is able to achieve; almost as if he had painted them! I also really like his bird pieces. Birds can be so vibrant and its difficult to capture their loveliness without color. Through his beautiful use of enamel I feel that Romanik is able to capture the true beauty of the birds!

Weaving with Metal

I've been captivated by weaving with metal lately. I love the intricate patterns that are achieved through weaving, but I also love the physical process of weaving. It's repetitive and therapeutic in a way. I've been looking up different ways to weave with metal on the internet and thought I'd share a video I found. The video shows an artists process of weaving with wire in order to create small baskets in a rain chain.

Weaving with Wire

Brooch Construction

The picture is from my first day of construction on my brooch project. I must say I am happy to be finished. I may go back and make a few adjustments before turning it in though. I felt like I took a lot from this past critique and am looking forward to starting our eye wear project. My goal for this next project is to get my designs finished and set in a more timely manner so I can spend more time on the actual fabrication. Here's to hoping.