Coming Soon...PMC Components

I mentioned in an earlier Blog Post that I was considering making components out of Metal Clay to sell for others to create their own jewelry pieces from. I had a positive response to this post so decided to do take the plunge!! So I wanted to give a heads up to those who might be interested that within the next couple of days I will be adding a few components to my Etsy Shop. I have some made and ready to go and I have more different ones in the works, not quite ready to fire.

I can't tell you how many times I've heard people say they love Metal Clay but are afraid to try it, or they don't want the expense that is involved in beginning in Metal Clay, such as a kiln, while not absolutely necessary it sure is the easiest and best way to make quality pieces.

I shared some components with a few of my jewelry making friends for them to create with and we'll also be sharing those creations. I've had so much fun seeing what they create with these PMC Pieces.

So, here's a look at some of the components I will be listing soon.

As many of you know I love to make my jewelry look ancient and rustic. So I often purposely leave cracks and rough spots and my components will be no different, the little charms above are great examples of this.

This is a great pendant, a very unusual piece I really look forward to seeing what is created with this Bronze Pendant.

Another new pattern for me, a little more smooth around the edges but still plenty rustic.

At the moment I have mostly Bronze pieces created but plan on also having Silver and probably Copper pieces at some point.

Kristi

http://dreamsome.etsy.com/

http://www.artfire.com/users/KristiBowmanDesign



Components?

I did a small batch of siler PMC today. I've been considering selling these pieces as components rather than always making finished jewelry. I am curious if there are PMC/Metal Clay lovers out there who for whatever reason are either not interested in or not able to make it themselves who might want to purchase components? I would have Bronze available as well as some silver.

I'd love to hear your opinions on the subject.

Here is the new batch of Silver I made today.

Here is a batch of bronze from a few weeks ago, some have been made in to jewelry some have not, but this is a possible example of some components I might have available if there is interest.

I have also listed a number of items in my Artfire Shop.

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2818341

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2818095

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2810664

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2810710

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2812298

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2817892



And last but not least,

 I created this fun treasury "Confessions of a Vintage Storage Junky" onEtsy. Please take a look and comment, click and share as much as you'd like!

Kristi

http://dreamsome.etsy.com/

http://www.artfire.com/users/KristiBowmanDesign

Randomness and Shop Updates

Where to begin, lots of fun stuff to share.

I'll start with a trip to the Ben Franklin store, I found some gorgeous Rhodochrosite stones that I promptly came home and made a necklace. I paired them with a Heart pendant I recently made from BronzClay and some cool Gray Wood beads. Perfect combination!! I will be making earrings to coordinate to list on both my Etsy and Artfire stores by the weekend so if you're interested keep an eye out for them. Here is the necklace listed on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66572987/bronze-heart-rhodocrosite-wood-metal

Also at Ben Franklin I found some amazing little display pieces, they had drawers similar to my printer drawers but on a much smaller scale. My husband and I are discussing how best to make them work as display pieces for using at shows.  I believe we're going to be putting rods across the top of each row of boxes so I can either hang the earrings directly on the rod, each one in it's own little shadow box OR when/if I get earrings cards I can hang each card in it's own section.

Each one is about 12" by 18" with each window about 3.5 x 4. I can't wait to give them a try, here they are.

And then...there's this absolutely adorable little set of drawers, 5 metal drawers and 3 wood. This can also be used as a display if I choose. But as you can see it works pretty good for taking photos of my earrings. Can always use another interesting prop for that!!

These earrings are a brand new pair as well, just listed on Etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66664372/bronze-and-pebbles-starburst-earrings

I also found this beautiful off white tray, also more than likely to be used at shows. It's very vintage looking and I love the little cut outs around the edge. I'm thinking it will also double as a photo prop!

Lastly, I'll give you an Artfire shop update. These Sunny Happy earrings with bright Yellow Chalcedony and Ceramic beads from Bulgaria are so much fun!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66664372/bronze-and-pebbles-starburst-earrings

I actually have a little more to share but I'll save that for another day.

I hope you enjoyed today's randomness!  Oh and if you missed my last Post about Rag Tag Home Grown Photo set ups, go take a look!!! And don't forget, I opened a Flickr group just for us to share our unusual set ups, it's so much fun to see what goes on behind the scenes!!

Thank you!
Kristi
http://dreamsome.etsy.com/
http://www.artfire.com/users/KristiBowmanDesign

Etsy and Artfire Updates

Here are a couple of newly listed items.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65951807/bronze-leaf-rainforest-agate-greek

I used Missfickle Media solutions to verdigris these bits of copper, I love the color!

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=2747703

And a batch of Bronzclay right out of the kiln!!

Look at that color!!!! To die for!!!

Watch for these to be listed later this weekend.


Kristi
http://dreamsome.etsy.com/
http://www.artfire.com/users/KristiBowmanDesign

Silver in the Kiln

Been working on new Silver pieces the last few days.

Finally got them all cleaned and smooth!

and now they're cooking in the oven.

It never ceases to amaze me that all these bits of clay will be pure silver when they come out of the kiln, it's just awesome!

Everything in my Etsy Shop is already marked down 20% or  more, including all the new pieces I will be listing over the weekend.

Kristi

Etsy CyberSale blow out

I've just marked everything in my Etsy shop down by 20% or more. The sale was planned to start tomorrow but I'm snowed in today so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to start a day early! I plan to keep these prices through Sunday (November 28th) but I may keep it going.

New jewelry is being made and put together as we speak so check back for pieces being added throughout the day and in to the weekend. I hope to re-fresh my shop with lots of new. I've also removed just about all of the beaded pieces (non PMC) and started a new Artfire Studio so if you are looking for those you'll find them there!

Discounts only on Etsy at this time.

Thanks everybody!
Kristi

Art Bead Scene November Challenge

This months inspiration for the November Challenge is a really wonderful piece of art called Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze, 1909, Gustav Klimt 1862-1918.

I had a very good idea what I wanted to do right away. I had already been playing with some beads that fit in to the color scheme so I had a good start. I looked through my existing PMC pieces to see if I had something that would work. There are loads of wonderful pieces out there made by other artisans that would have worked but I really wanted to use my own work this time.

Kristi

DreamSome.Etsy

Etsy Metal Clay Charm Bracelet Auction

Very exciting Auction coming up for our amazing one of a kind Charm Bracelet created by 22 Etsy Metal Clay Team Members. UPDATE This auction is now LIVE go take a look!!





100% of the proceeds go to Autism Speaks. Much more detailed information will be included in the Auction.

Here is a link a Flickr Gallery which includes photos of many of the individual charms included in the bracelet.

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Kristi

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