Tag Archives: Silver

The Class Project

Posted on February 2, 2020 by silvergrrl

I’m a student now at the University of South Carolina, because I’m retired and have time AND, more importantly, people 60+ can take classes for no tuition. Last term I took a 3-D Design class, which was fun because we … Continue reading →

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Inspiration – Bench Play Time

Posted on May 31, 2019 by silvergrrl

I love the Internet. When I’m feeling stuck, creatively, I can go on Pinterest and see all kinds of wonderful images that get me freshly inspired. Lately I’ve been seeing a LOT of pictures of work by Mary Hettmansperger. I … Continue reading →

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Moonstones and Silver

Posted on December 4, 2018 by silvergrrl

These earrings are my latest creations! The setting is embellished with stamping and sterling wire.

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MD38 More Chains & a Goal

Posted on June 10, 2018 by silvergrrl

Today I started another Byzantine chain. I have set a goal to build an inventory of bracelets. Byzantine, Columbus, Foxtail, and Double-loop-in-loop. Two of each, one for a slender wrist and one for a “normal” wrist ; these two sizes … Continue reading →

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MD37 Exciting Day!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by silvergrrl

Today I wore my new Columbus Chain bracelet to my Fiber Guild meeting so I could show it off, and a woman there bought it right off my wrist! I hadn’t intended to sell it, but when opportunity knocks, it’s … Continue reading →

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MD32 A Bit More Than Minimum…

Posted on June 4, 2018 by silvergrrl

Another crazy busy day… But I did take my torch to the ends of all the wires I cut yesterday. This makes them ball up so they’ll hold the pretty earring parts in place.

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MD30 Practice Makes Such a Difference

Posted on June 2, 2018 by silvergrrl

I finished the Columbus Chain bracelet, and I’m really pleased with the way it looks. I’m also really pleased with how much my pick soldering skills improved as a result from doing all those links. Today was much better than … Continue reading →

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MD27 The Bracelet is Done

Posted on May 30, 2018 by silvergrrl

Is there such a thing as a normal day anymore? Today certainly was not. But I did finish the double-loop-in-loop chain and turn it into a bracelet by adding a clasp. Once this type of chain is woven, it must … Continue reading →

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MD26 Moss Agate Earrings

Posted on May 29, 2018 by silvergrrl

Today kind of went sideways. I got my bench vise bolted down this evening, but I’m too tired to tackle my chain tonight. I want to be fresh for that, so tomorrow. Instead, for today’s project, I made another set … Continue reading →

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MD25 More Double-Loop-in-loop

Posted on May 28, 2018 by silvergrrl

You might have noticed a gap since my last post – we were out of town for the holiday weekend. Never fear, I’m still committed to my 100 Days of Metal so I pick up again at day 25. Today … Continue reading →

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