My Blog Gets a Face Lift

As I am not at work today, I am taking the time to do a little on-line "housecleaning." The first being unveiling my new blog banner. For those who had seen my blog banner before, it was basically my Etsy banner uploaded into blogspot. However as part of my on-line facelift, the uber talented Renee of http://www.thompsondesigns.etsy.com/ created a customized banner for me.

I photograph most of my pictures on a dark background so it's nice to see bright cheery colors on my banner. Today will be dedicated to photographing and adding new work. With such a busy show schedule, I have had no time to photograph.

All of these are the photos and listings I have created already on both Etsy and Artfire so far. I will be photographing some pocket friendly copper discs I have enameled. What are you up to today?

Antiquity Ring

Antiquity Ring
Originally uploaded by Destiny's Creations

This past Sunday I created this ring. I designed this ring for myself. I waited patiently for my kiln to cool so that I could try it on. To my dismay, I created it a size smaller than what I normally wear. So what brings me sadness will hopefully bring someone else lots of joy.

I was able to photograph it today after work. By the time I arrived home from work there was just enough sun left.

This ring was created with Art Clay Silver. Art Silver Clay is a combination of fine silver (.999 silver), organic binders and water. After firing it in my kiln, the organic binders dissipate and what is left is 99.9% fine silver.

I also created the dichroic glass that serves as the focal point of this ring. A layer of dichroic glass was placed on a base of green glass.

This ring is a hair shy of 3/4" in length. It is a solid ring and perfect for someone who likes to wear a bold ring.

It is a size 6.