Featured in Etsy Treasury "Angel's World"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU2OTkxMjd8MTY1NTMxMTg5Mg/angels-world

Etsy Treasury "Snowman"

A wonder collection of snowman inspired arts and crafts for the holiday season.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8MTU2MDc3ODY1NA/snowman

Etsy Treasury "Warm"

Collection of items to warm the body and soul.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8MTUzODYyNzE5Ng/warm

Etsy Treasury "Let it Snow!"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTEyODcyMTR8MTIxODU3NzQ1Mg/let-it-snow

Piece Featured in Etsy Treasury "Bling Bling: Let the Weekend Begin!"

I got a piece featured in treasury on Etsy "Bling Bling: Let the Weekend Begin!"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzQzOTAwM3wxMTUxNzgwODc5/bling-bling-let-the-weekend-begin

Thank you Victoria Tillotson, and check out the bling, its a beautiful collection with many talented artist.

Sculpture "Lover's Dance" featured in Etsy treasury "Twisted!"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzY1NDQ0MnwxMTAyMjM0ODI1/twisted

Painting feautred in Etsy treasury "Windows Of Souls"

My painting "Investing In Promise And Potential Without A Foundation" is featured in Etsy treasury "Windows Of Souls" by Jeannine Davidoff. 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTE1NDI4MHwxMDU0MzAzODIy/windows-of-souls

Etsy Treasury "Cattails At The Pond's Edge"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8MTA0MTk1Nzc4Nw/cattails-at-the-ponds-edge

I got a piece featured in Etsy treasury:)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQyNzY0NDF8MTAwNzQxOTg1Nw/copper-fabrication

Formed Patina Copper Leaf Pendant With Hook and Eye Clasp

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84546963/formed-patina-copper-leaf-pendant-with

The veins of the leaf were stamped into flat copper sheet. The sheet was then folded and cut out into a leaf shape. I then hand formed the edges to give the leaf character and drilled a hole to attach the pendant bail. I formed the bail from copper wire. The end hook and eye are made from copper tube and hand forged copper wire. The copper pieces were then covered in a salt solution and placed a sealed container with a little ammonia for three days. The dark patina with blue hi-lights is the result. All the copper was gently scrubbed with an old toothbrush and soap and water. The patina is sealed with three coats of Polycrylic. A slim leather cord completes the piece, with the ends glued into the tube ends. The pendant hangs about 1.625” long on an 18” cord, and is about 1.125” wide.        

Etsy Treasury, The Color Purple

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTEyODcyMTR8OTQzNzE3NzA5/the-color-purple

Etsy Treasury "Whimsical Painting"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8OTM4MjA5NzU5/whimsical-paintings

New Earring Designs by Delightful by Design

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84279900/copper-and-sterling-silver-flower

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83992247/sterling-silver-hoops-with-carnelian-and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84214111/copper-triangles-with-a-sterling-silver

Etsy Treasury "Fun Items For A Night"

Collection of various wonderful items I found from the creative artist and designers on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8OTEwMDYwMDM0/fun-items-for-a-night

Etsy Treasury "Moonstone"

I wanted to do a treasury of beautiful pieces featuring this beautiful and fascinating stone. Enjoy!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTEyODcyMTR8ODk5NzQ4Nzc2/moonstone?ref=pr_treasury

Etsy Treasury "Fangs"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8ODkwMjcxMDIw/fangs

Copper and Sterling Silver Leaf Earrings

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83783153/copper-and-sterling-silver-leaf-earrings

Pure copper leaves attached to a rectangle shaped sterling silver sheet that has been hammered. The leaves have a three dimensional quality to them. The sterling silver has been hammered and a patina applied to make it look like a stone. The fall season can be so pretty when the leaves first start to change and fall covering the stones beside a creek in a thin layer. The earrings are finished off with a hand made sterling silver earwire.

The earrings hang at almost 1 3/4" and are a touch over 1/2" wide.       

Robin's Latest Earring Design

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83716092/copper-ovals-with-sterling-silver

The are available at my Etsy shop.

Etsy Treasury "Hammered Copper"

A tribute to the wonderful material that allows an artist to manupulate it almost endlessly with it warm color, patinas, and workability.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8ODU1NjY1NDY4/hammered-copper

Etsy Treasury "Water and Rain"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8ODUzNTYxNTM3/water-and-rain

New Etsy Treasury "Dark Angel"

A treasure for the season.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8ODQ3NjA3OTU3/dark-angel

Sterling Silver and Blue Paua Shell Earrings

Robin's latest Design available at her Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83002974/sterling-silver-and-blue-paua-shell

New Formed Copper With Sterling Silver Band Earrings

Latest addition to my Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82997395/formed-copper-with-sterling-silver-band

New Copper and Sterling Silver Earrings on Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82678716/copper-and-sterling-silver-earrings

Go places wearing these hammered copper and sterling silver crescent shaped drops. These are a great earring for any occasion. Made from pure copper sheet and sterling silver you get the great look of warm copper and cool sterling silver. The earrings have been shaped with a slight dome to give it dimension. I then applied a patina to further bring out the details. The earrings have been polished to have a good shine to them. The whole earring was finished off with a hand formed sterling silver earwire.

The earrings hang at just under 2 1/4" and are just under an inch at their widest point.       

Etsy Treasury "Industrial Art"

A subject as an engineer by day that seams appropriate for the moment.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8Nzg0NjU1Mjgz/industrial-art?ref=pr_treasury

New Etsy Treasury "The Leaves Are Falling"

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8NzczMzY5Mzcy/the-leaves-are-falling?ref=pr_treasury

Stackers, Stackers, and More Stackers Etsy Treasury

I created a treasury on Etsy of stacker rings.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8NjA0MDgwNDgy/stackers-stackers-and-more-stackers

Glass Butte Pics

We are still busy replacing windows on our house, but I got the last ones installed yesterday so only have trim and painting left to complete the project:) I did want to share some of the pics from our Glass Butte trip.

The smaller Glass Butte

The obsidian in the road.

Beautiful blue sky with clouds rolling in

A few pieces I brought home.

Labradorite and Sterling Silver Pendant

We have been busy with all the craziness of summertime.  Took a short vacation and visited central Oregon and spent one day at the Glass Buttes.  The obsidian there is out of this world and a little overwelming of how much variety and quantity is there.  Once we got back, we have been busy replacing windows on our house so been difficult to squeeze in some studio time.  Robin had a great day and created a beautiful labradorite and sterling silver pendant, link to her shop below the picture.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79135502/labradorite-and-sterling-silver-pendant

Jim

Modifying A Ball Pene Hammer To A Raising Hammer

I modified an old ball peen hammer.

To make the hammer, I marked guide lines on the sides with a sharpie, then ground down the top and bottom to the lines using a 6" bench grinder with 60 grit wheel.  I dipped the steel into a bowl of water often to keep the steel from getting hot and destroying the temper of the steel.  Once it was roughed out I used a finer grinding wheel to smooth the surfaces and refine the shape.  I then used a file to blend and final shape the head.  I used an orbital sander and sanded the piece to a uniform finish using 60 grit paper.  I then hand sanded with 100, 150, 220, 320, 400 sand papers to get the head nice and smooth.  I then polished to finish the hammer.

Jim

Sterling Silver Turquoise and Garnet Pendant

Robin's most recent addition to her etsy shop, an amazing sterling silver pendant with turquoise and garnet.



http://www.etsy.com/listing/77868683/sterling-silver-turquoise-and-garnet

This is a one of a kind sterling silver, turquoise, and garnet free form pendant. Each stone is set in a fine silver bezel. The turquoise stone is dramatic by itself, paired with the garnet it is very striking. To further bring out the colors I patinaed the inside of the piece while the outside frame is highly polished bright silver. The whole piece is finished off with an 18" sterling silver box chain. I showed a picture of the back of the piece so that you could see the bail was designed to accomidate many different types of chains.

The pendent itself is about 2" long and is about 1 1/4" wide and the widest point.       

Jim

Sterling Silver and Lapis Earrings, Pendant, and Ring Set

I sketched the design a few months back for a jewelry set using Lapis and Sterling Silver.  I found some time and was able to complete the set as a gift for my wife.  Here is the finished set with the design sketch as a backdrop.

Sterling Silver and Lapis
Earrings about 2.125 x .625"
Pendant about 2.125 x .75"
Ring size 10-1/8
Design sketch used as backdrop

Jim

New Etsy Treasury "Copper and Sterling Silver Together"

Robin has been busy creating some new pieces and an Etsy treasury.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTEyODcyMTR8NDI5MzQxNTg2/copper-and-sterling-silver-together

Robin's lastest works.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77410119/sterling-silver-hoops-with-amethyst-and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77471141/copper-swirl-ring?ref=v1_other_1

Jim

Etsy Treasury

Robin created a treasury today "Inspired by Nature".

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTEyODcyMTR8Mzk3NzkyMTk5/inspired-by-nature?ref=pr_treasury

Red Creek Jasper Etsy Treasury

I created a treasury for "Red Creek Jasper" on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExMDU3NTF8MzUxNjgwMTEx/the-wonderful-variety-of-red-creek

Jim S.

How To Make Flat Head Pin

Sterling Silver Larimar earrings

I found some cute little Larimar stones on etsy, but they were cut as a square. I was a little aprehensive about purchasing these because I had never set a square cabachon. After looking at them for several days I decided to go for it. 

After a little trial and error, here are some of the things that I found helpful when setting a square cabachon. The first was to put the seam in one of the corners. This helps to have a cleaner line, and is just a whole lot easier to set. The second thing I discovered is that you need to file down the bezel at each corner of the stone. To do this I dry fitted the stone and then marked each corner with a sharpie line. Then filed to the marked lines. I would recommend doing a second dry fit before a final setting.

Finished Earrings

These earrings are available in my etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75848365/sterling-silver-and-larimar-earrings

Thanks for visiting..........Robin

Forged Organic Copper and Brass Earrings

These earrings are hand fabricated from brass rod forged into a tapered, annieled, formed and woven through the hand formed copper sheet. The brass is then soldered to the sheet. The earwires feature matching forged brass with sterling silver wire wrapped and soldered, then formed and lightly hammered to retain their shape. The copper has a liver of sulfur patina applied and lightly sanded to show the high points. An application of microcrystalline wax helps protect the finish. They hang about 2.25” long and about .75” wide.

The earrings are listed on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/75732285/forged-organic-copper-and-brass-earrings

Silly Graffiti Totem

I started out with plans of turning a stump into a Kokopelli, but the stump had other plans and I had to adapt and change the design.  Ater three long days the result is a silly graffiti totem.

The stump

The other side of stump

Sketches of the design

Debarked and block sketch layed out, ready to start sawing

The inside has a huge rotten spot, so original design is not going to work

Me carving on sculpture in process.  I used the chainsaw to layout the design and chisels to do the shallow relief work

Finished Silly Graffiti Totem  The false teeth allow the mouth to be a planter.

Finished Silly Graffiti Totem a happy sun overlooks the patio

Finished Silly Graffiti Totem, a kokopelli hides on the backside

Finished Silly Graffiti Totem, cheesy grin

Finished Silly Graffiti Totem, complete with Siscal tribute (their cat)