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Saturday, October 26, 2019

What's New!

A look at this week's fresh new work from etsymetal!

Cynthia Del Giudice SilverCedarJewelry

Noduri Silver Works simplyMegA

EMW Metalworks betsybensen

Monday, October 29, 2018

Monthly Challenge- Chainmaking

Our October challenge was to experiment with chainmaking. This month didn't need to be a finished product but we do have two gorgeous bracelets that were completed. Chainmaking is such an intriguing challenge, there is so much that can be done. Enjoy and I hope we have inspired you to make some chain of your own.

Laura Bouton

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This is a handmade curb chain with a little turquoise heart. Chain making is one of my favorite techniques.

Elise Worman

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The photo is of a few sample pieces with different finishes on two different chain types I made. The double U shape sideways is a cast element from a wax I carved. I've been wanting to make this bracelet for a while, so thanks for this challenge! The second is hammered silver circles soldered together to make a unique statement chain with so many possibilities. Great challenge!

Cynthia Kurth

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I am very fascinated by chain weaving, it's so great what structures are made of wire. The second pic is a great sampler of multiple chain types.

Debbie Ritchie

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Andrea Ring

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I tried to make some chains that would match earring designs I've been working on lately.

Michele Grady

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This is actually 2 chains that are connected together at the moment. They can be worn as 1 long chain or as 2 individual shorter chains.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

July Monthly challenge: "In the garden"

Rock Garden, Sterling silver, Moss Agate, 14K and 18K gold

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July's challenge was so much fun! I love gardening, it brings me so much joy. I made a mini version of my rock garden for this challenge.

Amuckdesign

License plate and sterling silver

Saturday, February 10, 2018

What's New!

This week's new work from etsymetal!

Renee Ford Metals EMW Metalworks

AmityJewelry Laura Bracken Designs

Victoria Takahashi/experimetal simplyMegA

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

January Challenge- "NEW"

It's a new year so what better theme to start with than "NEW". This could be a new technique, new tool, new materials, etc. I believe we have some knock-out entries for this month and hope you think so too!!

EMWmetal (shop)

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I'm so excited about this new series of work. I took a workshop 2 summers ago on "Metal Painting" from a former professor. In this process you use directional sanding and patinas to develop your image. One of the materials we were able to work with that day was copper plated nickel. You could sand through the copper and expose the nickel in areas and use liver of sulphur to color the copper... I could not find this material anywhere. I was just gifted some at Christmas. Having fun in January! So here is my first couple of landscape paintings using this process.

Kirsten Denbow (shop)

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I bought some copper PMC a few months back to experiment with. Hats off to you PMC artists! It was harder than it looks! I've only used it once before so it was challenging. This was the best flower of the bunch! I am also creating a new body of work with more gemstones so this was a perfect challenge! I'm in love with these colors together!

Beth Cyr (shop)

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I'd been really attracted to this style of hoop, but hadn't made anything like it. the mechanism takes longer to make than I think it should, even after 3 pairs! part of what changes it is fusing the little curly loop closed and getting the angle just right with that little detail on the "hinge" side.

Cynthia Kurth (shop)

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Trying out something new also means risking something. For example, that one is not satisfied with the resulting piece of jewelry. I wanted to bring stamped jewelry and simple settings together. But is that the right way? I'll probably try more ..

Nina Gibson (shop)

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I got a Fretz mini forming stake set for Christmas. I have no idea what I'm doing. They turned out okay though - double up on the earring challenge.

Amuck design

I've always wanted to try making my own ear nuts but have never stopped to take the time to try this out. Now that I've done it though I think this will be a permanent addition to my earrings!

Our February challenge will be to make "Tiny Charms" 1/2" in size. If you'd like to play along with us post your tiny charm in the comments of this post by February 26th.