Giving Credit Where Credit is Due

I had never heard of Spinner Rings or Anticlastic Rings a couple months ago, until my friend and fellow maker of jewelry, Renee Gardner, forwarded me a tutorial by Autumn Leaves Jewelry. After using the tutorial, I made a couple different ring designs with etched patterns. I was completely taken by surprise at the popularity of these rings after selling quite a few in one month.

It never ceases to amaze me how generous other artists can be with their talent and skills, so I want to thank Carolyn for taking the time to put that tutorial together and for sharing with so many other metalsmiths. You can see Carolyn’s gorgeous jewelry at www.etsy.com/shop/AutumnLeavesJewelry.

Working with Felting Wool

I love working with different mediums and exploring other ways of working. So, I signed up for another felting workshop last weekend and again fell in love with the process. It is very exhausting, but yields such magic when the fibers come together and become one.

I made a purse (pictured below) and was amazed at how a project can come together so quickly, albeit with some effort. I am still not sure if and how I want to incorporate the felt process into my jewelry work. I know there are some people that do this. Michele A Friedman is one such jeweler that executes this beautifully.