AFTER FIRING THE BRONZE

These are the bronze metal clay pieces after firing, clean-up and the tumbler.  There is one little stray that I missed and I have it pictured with its twin so you can see what lit looks like right after firing and then after the cleanup/tumble process.  Overall, I am happy with the results.  I think my owl needs a bit more patina to show off his eyes and feathers.  It's not real obvious what  you are looking at on the coral impressions, but I think with some little pearls to accent it would be lovely on a chain or cord!  I must let my imagination wander...Each motorcycle pendant comes out a little different, depending on the amount of clay I leave on the piece.  And, the bamboo I love!  I think the pieces will be great in a bracelet with some pretty bead accents.  Also really like the vine pieces.  I guess you will see these pieces again over time as I incorporate them into my jewelry.  I am still a PMC novice,  but learning as I go along!  Please leave comments, good, bad, or educational!  All comments are appreciated and helpful.  Have a great day  Blessings, Anita

Festival Goodies!

My church, Brookfield United Methodist Church, Brookfield, OH is hosting the 1st "Festival on the Green" on Aug. 14, 15. There will be music, food, vendors/crafters, games, a parade, and more. I am going to have my jewelry set up in the church parlor and have been busy making some new items for the festivities! Here are a few pics. What doesn't go, will be on Artfire next week. Have a great week. Blessings, Anita

New Listings

I am posting new listings on Artfire today and will continue to add over the next few days!  Just an FYI!  Thanks for looking.  Have a great weekend!

Blessings,
Anita

NEW ITEMS TODAY!

Here are today's creations - an Egyptian Coil Watch,  Turquoise Cathedral bead bracelet and earrings, and two gold stone bracelets.  The gold stone bracelets have to be sized for the client who ordered it, so the wire ends have not be snipped as yet!  I also worked on some bronze metal clay pieces, and when I get them fired and cleaned up, I'll give you a look/see!  Of course, that's assuming they turn out okay during the firing process!  Thanks for stopping by!  Blessings.  Anita

PMC - 1ST ATTEMPT

My friend Jeanne and I had our first experience on our own with precious metal clay in silver. We recently purchased a kiln together and put it to work with our creations, even making our own molds to work with, along with some purchased molds. My sun faces came out pretty well, one better than the other as far as details, but overall, once cleaned up, patina added, and some elbow grease, this was the final result. The little face was created because we're expecting our third grandchild in March and I wanted a baby face to reflect "Baby G" as he or she is lovingly referred to. I'm not sure this looks like a baby though! What do you think? :) The face looks sweet against a brass disc.

Jewelry Expressions by Anita is Up and Running

Ahhhh...success at last - I have my new name (JEWELRY EXPRESSIONS BY ANITA) and my Artfire site is in place. (For anyone new to this blog, it was previously named BeaDazzled by Anita, as was my Artfire site.)

I have listed some of my jewelry on Artfire today and will continue that process over the next few days. I do not have my Facebook page back up as I am awaiting a response from the Facebook team to see if they can get my page back up so I can rename it, or if I have to create a new page. It would be nice if I could get my old page back, but what will be, will be.

Thanks to those of you who helped me out with picking a new name. You gave me a lot to think about before choosing Jewelry Expressions by Anita. I will be in touch with you via e-mail in the next day or so to thank you personally.

Have a wonderful day!
Anita

20% OFF SALE THRU DECEMBER 15TH!!!!

BeaDazzled by Anita is having a 20% off sale on all items listed on Artfire! Click on the Artfire logo on this blog to start shopping! The prices listed reflect the 20% discount. Sale ends at midnight on December 15th. Thanks for looking!

Wishing you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

http://beadazzledbyanita.artfire.com/

HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS & SPECIALS!

I HAVE SCHEDULED HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS AT MY HOME, AND WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THE SPECIALS TO VISITORS TO MY BLOG. SPECIALS GO INTO EFFECT TODAY THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH. All items are 20% off!

If you wish to purchase an item on my blog, but not seen on Artfire, please contact me through this blog.

SNOWMAN EARRINGS (not listed on Artfire): $5 a pair - with the choice of a red or green collar area. The snowmen are as pictured on the necklace and are placed on silver plated earwires.

SNOWMAN NECKLACES (pictured above, not listed on Artfire): 14" snowman necklaces to fit the "Little Diva" in your life...The snowman is placed on a silver, red, or gold seed bead necklace with the snowman hanging, as pictured and I am happy to take orders. They are $15.

COLORS OF FAITH BRACELETS : These bracelets are created with pewter and sterling silver spacer beads, a pewter toggle, and Czech beads. YELLOW represents God’s perfect light. BLACK represents our sins. RED represents the blood Jesus shed for us. WHITE represents the cleansing of our sins. GREEN represents the new life we have in Jesus. BLUE represents the baptism that identifies us with Jesus. PURPLE represents the crown of life.”
FOR EACH BRACELET SOLD ON ARTFIRE, $5 WILL BE GIVEN IN SUPPORT OF MY CHURCH MISSIONS COMMITTEE. For proper sizing, add 1/2" to 1" to your wrist measurement. They are $30.

You can e-mail me with orders or questions at: ajhearn@roadrunner.com

As always, thank you for your interest. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Anita