VIEW CARTToday I’d like to give a little background on some of the materials used in my new bracelet ‘Tequila Sunrise’. Turquoise is made up of hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum and ranges in color from skyblue to apple green. Indigenous to the southwest is often named for the mine from which it [...]
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Tequila Sunrise
August 28th, 2008Lampwork Glass Beads
August 27th, 2008Glass beads have been made for centuries, being used for adornment and trade. The glass beads used in my jewelry I make myself.
I create the glass beads using a torch combining oxygen and propane. I melt long rods of glass onto a steel rod and form a round bead, then use various colors [...]
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Bali Silver
July 27th, 2008Bali silver comes from a small island in the Indonesian archipelago and are handcrafted by Balinese silver artisans. Their pieces are distinctive with ornamental granulation (clusters of silver dots) and wirework.
Each bead is carefully made by hand and no two are alike, with the finished product being .925 silver.
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About Silver
June 12th, 2008Lets talk about some of the silver I use in my jewelry. I love using the Thai silver in my pieces because it gives them a beautiful shine and an organic handmade look. Truly one of a kind pieces!
Thai silver comes from remote mountain areas in Thailand. The beads are handmade by the Hill tribe [...]
