Two of the jewelry classes I've recently taken focused on contemporary wire-work techniques and how to make hammered metal components. I loved both classes and have been working on several pieces that incorporate the new skills I've learned. Here are a couple of examples, now available at Alexandra Amaro, my etsy site.
Hammered silver 4-leaf clover components with black onyx briolettes and jet swarovski crystal accents.
Caged amethyst rondelles with handmade hill tribes silver bicones and iolite detail.
Hammered hand-formed silver swirls with teardrop freshwater pearls.Check back soon - I'm working on a mother of a necklace that uses several wire-work techniques. It has blue lace agate and pearls, and lots of silver coils and handmade chain links. Hopefully it will be finished before I leave California...
10 comments:
Wow, such lovely pieces -- I couldn't resist sending my jewelry-loving friends the link to your Etsy shop!
You *are* an artist! Beautiful work, Ali! xx, JP
those fresh water pearls on swirled metal are truly wicked and beautiful.
Oh lovely! I can just envision the necklance. Really happy for you that you are developing and defining your creative ability.
gosh, i really have been out of the bloggie loop haven't i! YAY YOU - your store is fabulous and i have my eye on a couple of pieces already :-) x
Amazing, as always! I am sure your online store will be a big hit, given the new updates :)
These are so beautiful, Ali! Glad you're enjoying this break to encourage your creativity.
these are so fantastic! i have been looking at your site and just loving all the designs...
These are beautiful! I love the first pair!
Mmmm, I really like the top ones a lot!
I wear my ring all the time. :)
:)
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