Monday, May 16, 2011

More Metal

I haven't chatted about it lately but I'm still loving the metalsmithing. Still taking classes, and trying to figure how I'll get my session in once the kids get out of school. Here's a peek at some of the pieces I've finished as of recent...

The stone for this necklace is a beautiful Apatite. It's the most beautiful shade of blue. I love, love this necklace, but can't keep 'em all, right?


the back


Love this one too...Larimar necklace


I cut out the back on this pendant, the back of the stone is as pretty as the front.


Prehnite earrings, this is my first pair of earrings. I'm looking forward to making a couple more pairs, with different stones of course.



I've got some more metalwork projects in the mix. They are a little more time consuming to complete, and once I get started I don't want to stop, so I have to pace myself.

8 comments:

  1. all are very lovely pieces, you're doing a fabulous job. I absolutely love the second necklace!! That has to be the richest colored apatite I think I've ever seen...bluetiful!! :)

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  2. I love them all...looks like you have them down!

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  3. Shelby, what AMAZING new pieces of jewelry - so professional and precise. My favorite are those beautiful earrings!

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  4. All of those pieces are beautiful and anyone would love to wear them.

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  5. Wow, Shelby you have made such beautiful pieces! I too especially love the first dark blue piece, it is a great everyday necklace.

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  6. They're all gorgeous! The first piece is my fave.

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  7. WoW!super love them all..great job..=)

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  8. Wow, I need to learn how to work with metal, too....this blog is great. I just started following you!

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