Saturday, February 28, 2009

Ceramic Antique Button Pendant

Ceramic Antique Button Pendant


I found the most amazing antique brass button, and from that button I made the mold used to create this unique earthenware pendant. This was one of the most challenging pieces I've made yet! This 1 inch diameter ceramic pendant has been glazed with a fun kiwi green glaze and it hangs on an 18 inch ball chain which can be easily removed should you have a favorite chain you prefer to use.


If you would like to view more photos of this pendant, please visit the listing in my Etsy shop.

A Regal Ring

Celtic Ceramic Adjustable Ring


An antique button was used to make the mold for this piece. Earthenware clay glazed with a rich baroque gold gives this adjustable ring a regal feel. You can view more photos of this unique piece at my 1000markets.com shop.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Sweet, Sweet Spring....in Blue!

Sweet, Sweet Spring....in Blue!

The cheery blue glaze of this earthenware ceramic pendant and earrings set makes me think of the spring sky in Oregon!

Like the kiwi "Sweet, Sweet Spring" set currently for sale in my Etsy shop, the pendant and earrings of this set were also created from molds made from some beautiful antique buttons. While I used two different buttons, I thought they made a perfect set :)

The 3/4 inch pendant hangs from an 18 inch ball chain. The sweet little sterling silver post earrings measure nearly a half an inch in diameter and come with two sets of backs. More photos of this set can be found here in my 1000markets.com shop.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ceramic Spiral Post Earrings


The unique spiral pattern found on these earrings comes from an antique button that I used to create my mold. The delicate spiral reminds me of plant tendrils. The 1/2 inch diameter sterling silver post earrings have been glazed in a rich, earthy blue glaze. If you'd like to view more photos of these earrings, please click here to visit my 1000markets.com shop.


Monday, February 23, 2009

Sweet, Sweet Spring Ceramic Pendant and Earring Set


The bright light Kiwi green glaze of this earthenware ceramic pendant and earrings set makes me think of spring!

The pendant and earrings were created from a mold made from some beautiful antique buttons I recently acquired. While I used two different buttons, I thought they made a perfect set :)

The 3/4 inch pendant hangs from an 18 inch ball chain. The sweet little sterling silver post earrings measure nearly a half an inch in diameter and come with two sets of backs as shown in the photo.

This set is available in my 1000markets.com shop!

Introducing.....The Swallowtail Tatting Shuttle

The Swallowtail Tatting Shuttle


Here in central Oregon winter is still in full force, but that doesn't prevent us from dreaming of spring. Dave's newest line of tatting shuttles, the Swallowtails, makes us think of spring!
Sometime back we fitted new wooden blinds in our house and we ended up with slats left over. Since we often like to “re-purpose” things we find, Dave made some lightweight tatting shuttles out of the extra blinds.

These shuttles are 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/8 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick. Each has been adorned with a graceful swallotail using pyrography (burn etching) and has been initialed and dated by Dave, the maker. Beeswax was used to finish each shuttle.
You can find four of our new Swallowtail Tatting Shuttles in our Etsy shop.

Three Muses Ceramic Cameo Adjustable Ring

The Three Muses Ceramic Cameo Adjustable Ring


The "Three Muses" ceramic cameo in this ring was made from a mold I created using a vintage cameo. I have glazed this piece with an earthy green glaze that has rust highlights.

I set this ceramic cameo in a vintage brass adjustable ring base, which in itself is very unique. Together, they create a very beautiful, ancient looking piece.


This piece is currently available in my Etsy shop!