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Laura is a portuguese young jeweler who has a very personal approach to jewelry. And she is also a dear friend whom I admire.
She draws inspirations from things that are close to her heart and mind. Laura is very while meticulous creating her concepts and she cannot rush the process, she makes sure it stays [...]

Favorite Picks / Oct-27.2008

A new batch of goodies for your viewing pleasure!

by aurelia holanda barrigana

by omnisteam8000

by Debbie Anne

by MELODY ARMSTRONG

by joana MARTINS

by julishland_jewelry

by alinka joyas

by angelagerhard

by Cyndiesmithdesigns

by ArtJewel Designs

Jewelers: Corliss & John, the 2 Roses

Corliss and John are two amazing and inspiring artists! I found them through Flickr and was immediately hooked on their use of materials, shape, color and concept.
Their work is simply exquisite, fun, and provoking, just stunning. I applaud their recycling of everyday use objects as new materials in clever way. It’s surprising how they [...]

Favorite Picks / Oct-20.2008

Well, looks like so far I’m managing to keep this a weekly feature! More talented people this week!

by tigerlillyshop

by tweebi

by allthingsoriginal

by Mango Tango Designs

by Anne Bulmer Brewer

by pedro da fonseca

by simone-walsh

by valesalum

by crayonmonster21

by Eugen Steier

New Music for Your Ears

photo by bcoppa
Music is fun. Fun to listen to, fun to play with, fun to create!
Also, music is a window into anyone’s soul. Those who create it as well as those who listen. Songs are fragments of someone’s soul, shards of insight into one’s mind. Instruments sing without the need for words, the sounds resonate [...]

Favorite Picks / Oct-13.2008

Here we are again for another round of great work found on flickr!

by MARTHA GOMEZ JOYAS

by contrari-wise

by goodrun08

by nataliasaldias

by Four Winds

by smabla

by nanopodstudio

again, by nanopodstudio

by malodora

by egokitten,
You can buy from her on her Etsy shop.

Favorite Picks / Oct-6.2008

This week’s picks are all from artists already featured before, but I really want to show these! They have been marked as favorites in my RSS reader for a while now.

by 2Roses Jewelry

by frucci

by nhorfebre.

by mi-mi photo

by 2Roses Jewelry

again, by 2Roses Jewelry

by fahfola

by FLÁVIA FERRARI

by -groc-

again, by -groc-

Favorite Picks / Sept-9.2008

Second Edition.
Again, great jewelry found through flickr!

by dalianavi

by freeforged

by Danielle Miller Jewelry

by LAnge Est Là

again by LAnge Est Là

by masaoms

by Revonav

by stile di pallanti

by Chris Parry

by fahfola

Favorite Picks (1st edition)

Hello! There is just so much amazing jewelry posted on flickr from people with great talent. I thought I would pick a few of my favorites, regularly, and share them here. No need for words.
Here are the first Picks!
Oh, and be sure to check more from each artist for more amazing jewelry!

by Revonav

by Dee Frost

by [...]

Fusing Filings

The basic of fusing is heating the metal until the surface melts, but not the entire piece of it. It creates a random texture, but more importantly you can melt two pieces together. There are many possibilities with fusing. You can use sheet, wire, filings, combined either way you want.

On this brooch fused silver filings [...]

What do you do? - “I’m an Artist!”

This is just a little bit of minor venting.
A while ago I met a group people, who were all into art and connected to it in some way. And in introductory conversation they all always answered the same to my question: “What is it that you do?”. “I’m an Artist!” they said back and stared. [...]

Lark Books’ 500 Series

I don’t own any of the books, but I’ve had a few pass my hands.
Their only purpose is to inspire you, and I think it does a very nice job at it.
Do remember that these are mainly contemporary works.
Rings, Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Necklaces, Pendants & Lockets and Wedding Rings, you have a book for each [...]

Jewelry Showcase

Please note that none of these are available for sale.
In School
A time line of apprenticeship.

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