Monthly Archives: February 2009

Texturing Metal

Posted on February 27, 2009 by charlenesevier

I love working with metal and just finished making the little copper piece shown here.  I made it by cutting out two copper squares, filing them, and then soldering them together.  I textured the smaller square using the ball end of my … Continue reading →

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Lavender Button Pendant

Posted on February 25, 2009 by charlenesevier

I love beads, but buttons are cool too.  And there are so many wonderful ones to choose from.  I keep most of my buttons in a glass jar.  I think most houses have a button jar, box, or metal tin … Continue reading →

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Pink Bracelet Trilogy

Posted on February 23, 2009 by charlenesevier

This is the third pink bracelet I’ve posted.  The first was made for a friend and after her daughter borrowed it a time too many, she ordered a pink bracelet for her daughter.  I made this one because I was … Continue reading →

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What are these things?

Posted on February 21, 2009 by charlenesevier

These are called bead stops, they may have other names as well, and they are incredibly useful.  You pinch the ends, the coil opens up, you slide a piece of beading wire or thread into the coil and release the ends.  … Continue reading →

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Purple Teardrop Earrings

Posted on February 19, 2009 by charlenesevier

If you saw my previous post, I selected some materials inspired by the purple teardrop beads used in these earrings.  In my mind, I saw a sophisticated pair of dangle earrings that made the purple beads look elegant.  I chose to … Continue reading →

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Purple Teardrop Beads

Posted on February 17, 2009 by charlenesevier

I just finished a piece of jewelry and was ready to start the next, so I went rummaging through my beads to see what struck my fancy and I noticed these lovely purple teardrop beads.  I thought they would be … Continue reading →

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Yin and Yang

Posted on February 15, 2009 by charlenesevier

I was inspired to make this bracelet by the Yin Yang beads.  They are made of carved and painted wood and I think they are just beautiful.  I especially like that they have an ethnic look to them and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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The Empty Bowl

Posted on February 12, 2009 by charlenesevier

A dear friend asked me to make an art piece for a project she was participating in called The Empty Bowl.  The Empty Bowl is an international project to fight hunger. This is the bowl I made.  I decided to … Continue reading →

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Raven Necklace

Posted on February 10, 2009 by charlenesevier

The inspiration for this necklace came as I was making the little metal bar that attaches the tassel to the necklace.  It is made of textured sterling silver and a smaller copper strip.  They were soldered together and then I … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day

Posted on February 7, 2009 by charlenesevier

Today was one of those unseasonably warm winter days that makes you think/hope that spring is closer than it really is.  The high today was 60, just two days ago it was in the 20’s.  And, the cold will be … Continue reading →

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