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MD6 Better Bezels

Posted on May 5, 2018 by silvergrrl

Today was better. I was able to fix the one bezel from yesterday even though it has a slight curve where I filed the seam smooth, and I set that stone. That’s today’s picture. I started completely over with the … Continue reading →

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MD5 One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Posted on May 4, 2018 by silvergrrl

Practice makes better. This is why commitment is important. Today I attempted to solder the bezels for my stones to the backs that form the piece. I knew this could be a challenge, because there are a lot of things … Continue reading →

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Apples Fractal is Half Done!

Posted on May 3, 2018 by silvergrrl

Moving has certainly put a big dent in my spinning practice. It’s only the last couple of weeks that I’m anything like “normal” in that regard. At any rate, I’ve finally finished the first half of the Apples fractal spinning … Continue reading →

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MD4 Stones & Bezels

Posted on May 3, 2018 by silvergrrl

Today’s project is more ambitious. I decided to set a stone, most likely for a pendant. When I looked at my stones, I really liked the way two of them look together, so I am going to make a piece … Continue reading →

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MD3 Jump Rings

Posted on May 2, 2018 by silvergrrl

Today’s project was not glamorous. It was making useful components for other stuff. Specifically, sterling silver jump rings. Wait, can’t you buy those? Yes you can, but I’d rather not. I like making my own, not least because it’s a … Continue reading →

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MD2 Simple Mother-of-Pearl Earrings

Posted on May 1, 2018 by silvergrrl

Today’s project was a simple pair of earrings. I got my torch hooked up today (Smith Little Torch, oxygen & propane) so I wanted to use it. I took 20 gauge sterling silver wire and cut several 4.25″ lengths, then … Continue reading →

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MD1 Copper & Brass Pendant

Posted on April 30, 2018 by silvergrrl

In my last post, I talked about my exciting new studio space in my beautiful new house. And how just like I committed to 100 days of spinning back when I was learning to spin, I’m now committing to 100 … Continue reading →

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Where Have I Been???

Posted on April 30, 2018 by silvergrrl

I just realized it’s been almost two months since my last post. Wow. My excuse is that I’m in the process of moving – we built a new house on the opposite corner of the greater Columbia area from our … Continue reading →

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Time for Fractals Again

Posted on March 1, 2018 by silvergrrl

For my next spinning project, I am going to spin a braid using fractal spinning. Briefly, this means I’m spinning and plying the yarn to get specific color changes that look lovely when you knit it up. This time I’m … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on March 1, 2018 by silvergrrl

I’ve finally finished spinning my 3 yummy fibers that I wrote about last – the Alfalfa Green, Deep Sea, and South Pacific Yak/Silk blends. The finished yarns are 2-ply fingering weight, perfect for shawls and wraps. Those are what I’m … Continue reading →

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