Pendants and Briolette Wraping: 2pm-6pm

Today ended up being a really fun modge-podge of activities. I started out working on creating some cute pendants for Angie Star and then took a break with Erica to learn briolette wrapping. I feel like such a geek but the pendants were a blast! I will put closed jump rings on them next week and do some other unique finishing touches.

Two Sisters: 2pm-5pm

Kira and I worked together on these cute little necklaces. As I haven't yet learned how to use the torch, Kira soldered the jump rings closed while I did the stamping. She taught me a great technique for getting straight letters and I think that this was my best stamping yet!

To Infinity and Beyond: 2pm-5:30pm

I feel like my sessions at Angie Star fly by way too fast. Today I had the pleasure of working with Erica. I worked on this special order, creating the infinity symbol from thick gold wire. I loved this piece as it holds very special meaning. Each of the pearls represents a grand child. How creative and thoughtful!

The Finished Bezel: 2pm-5:30pm

Miranda did a wonderful job today teaching me how to secure the aquamarine into the bezel setting. It was a lot more work than I had imagined! My fingers are quite sore from pressing down the edges of the bezel wire... Mostly just from slipping with the tool. It was still a ton of fun though. I have to say, I am quite pleased with how this turned out! Thanks Miranda!

My First Bezel!: 2pm-5pm

I have wondered for quite some time now, how one might go about creating a stone setting. Today Angie taught me how to create a setting for an aquamarine cabochan using bezel wire. We didn't quite finish the project but Miranda will be helping me with the rest of the setting on Saturday, which I am really looking forward to.
Should be fun!

We still need to scrunch down the edges to hold the stone in,
but this should give you a bit of an idea as to
how it will look when its finished.

Pisces Pendant: 2pm-5:30pm

There were several repairs today, but this special order was really fun... Perhaps only because I LOVE making things shiny. I feel like I learn new and wonderful techniques every day I spend at Angie Star. My mentors all have unique skills and are wonderful teachers. Thanks for another wonderful day of silversmithing!

Sing, Dance, Teach: 2pm-5pm

These copper doughnuts were such a fun project I had to post 2 pictures! Cutting out the middle of the discs was quite tedious, but once I found my rhythm, the task ended up being rather relaxing.