Playing with Others

A few weeks ago fellow Etsian Susan from Jackson River Glass contacted me about a possible collaboration. She would send a couple boro glass cabochons for me to set. Of course I was super excited, as I'd never really done a collaboration before, and quickly agreed. She sent a wonderful array of cabs, a variety of colors in a range of sizes, small to biggerish. 

It took me a little bit to get started, as summer is in full swing and the hours seems to disappear from the days. But finally, here are some of the pieces I created with her cabochons.

It's hard to tell from the picture, but this cab is a swirl of navy blue and dark green. The green has little flecks that look like sparkles or star dust, not a lot just a hint. The cab looked like what I would imagine would be the view of a nebula, so I wanted to go all the way with a celestial inspired pendant. 

Lampwork and Sterling Silver Metalwork Necklace

For forever, I've been wanting to make some stacking rings. So not time like the present with this little cab. It's only about 10mm, pretty amber and pinkish colors and I really like the look of the mixed metals.

Copper and Sterling Stacking Rings with Lampwork Cab

And finally, this necklace was kept more simple, as I really like the colors in the cabochon and wanted to showcase the bead.

Bezel Set Lampwork and Sterling Silver Necklace

I'm looking forward to working with the cabs that are left but in the meantime, all these pieces are in my Etsy shop. 

Shelby