The Columbus Rock & Mineral Society’s annual show was Easter weekend at the Vet’s Memorial building in downtown Columbus. This is the most unique, educational and interesting of the gem shows in Columbus. The show features many displays of member’s collections, as well as competitions. I entered 2, the jewelry and lapidary category [...]
I got out my camera and went for a walk at the park this afternoon. What a beautiful day! The trees have yet to fill out and the early Spring foliage is a vivid shade of light green.
These were the first flowers I captured at the park.
While [...]
I just finished your ring today! It is has been such a pleasure to collaborate with you on this custom jewelry project. I am so pleased with how the ring has turned out. It is heavy and dramatic, yet comfortable on the hand. I gave the ring a dark antique patina and polished the highlights to accentuate [...]
Here is the progress on the sugilite ring so far. The basic structure of the ring is finished. The next step is polishing and setting the stone. What do you think, Carine? This is your ring
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For my friend in Belgium, here are the lightning bolts next to the sugilite stone. Which one is your favorite?
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How to do broom straw casting!
First you need to set up all your tools and supplies. You need:
old broom, soaked in water for about a half hour some concrete blocks and fire brick a ceramic crucible to melt the metal in a torch, I’m using an oxy-acetylene welding torch because it works [...]
Here are 7 sugilite stones ready set into rings. I love the different shades of purple! I cut and polished each one in my studio, and they are all one-of-a-kind. You can click the picture to see a close-up.
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I received a commission for stringing a pearl necklace. My client brought me the Japanese Akoya pearls and chose a vintage silver clasp with a pearl set in it from my collection. The clasp was also from Japan, and it matched the new pearls perfectly: beautiful luster, warm pink overtones, and a subtle orient. Everything [...]
I made this ring. I’m posting it because of a special request. The ring is sterling silver and holds a sugilite stone in a bezel setting. I ground and polished the stone in my own studio. When I started cutting the stone, I wasn’t sure what patterns were hidden inside. But as I [...]
I really enjoy teaching my Wednesday night enameling classes. I never know how my pieces will look when they are done, so its always an adventure.
This is a project I worked on last Wednesday night in my enameling class. To show students how to apply enamel onto copper [...]
This is gonna be a great show!
