Treasure Jewelry

March 10, 2010

Sifting through pictures the other day, (while I was supposed to be straightening up the living room) I found myself engrossed in thoughts of our recent honeymoon. How warm the beach felt, how long the flight seemed, how beautifully clear the water looked…

And after making quite a mess on the table I was supposed to be clearing, I knew there was something that I needed to create to commemorate our adventure together. So I set to crafting.

This necklace is one of a few that came out of my afternoon reminiscing. I always enjoy making custom orders for others, but this one felt like a custom order for myself… which somehow over-flowed me with a refreshing new breath. I may try to set in motion a few more ideas here this afternoon! Have you crafted something just for yourself lately? How did it make you feel?

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Two-Tone Jewelry: My Latest Adventure!

February 23, 2010


Working on more two-tone pieces this week! Check out my latest set using 24 karat gold fused with fine silver!

Are you into jewelry making? What new projects are you working on?

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Using 24K Gold with Fine Silver

February 18, 2010

I just dived into using 24K gold with my fine silver pieces! (Thanks to a wonderful new customer!) I’m excited that my first few attempts have turned out pretty well. It took me a few days to get my feet wet with all the new chemistry that comes along with mixing gold and silver. Whew, I’ve sure learned alot, but I think it’s all been worth it so far!

Here’s a pic of an example of one of my custom orders, a petite fingerprint necklace created of fine silver and surrounded with a 24 karat gold ring. I’m really starting to enjoy this two-toned look!

Well, I’m off to go try a few more pieces with gold accents today! Wish me luck :)

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Glimpse into My Home Studio

January 29, 2010

I’d like to give you a little peek inside my little home studio where all of JaneWear Jewelry is created…

We moved into this beautiful 1940’s two-story home when my wonderful husband and I were married last summer. We fell in love with this place immediately because of its cozy and inviting nature. I am itching to paint every room (and tear off all of that old wallpaper) to give it our own touch, but that process is on hold until next summer.

So for now, I spend my studio time in this spare bedroom with baby pink walls and a princess border. I can’t wait to splash it with my own vivid colors (as vivid as my hubby will agree to anyway) to boost my creativity time!

I am so lucky to have 2 long counter-top tables which give me ample space, along with plenty of filing cabinets and storage space, which already have found themselves full! You can see my little companion, Maggie, stretching out next to my little space heater. Maggie is our 4 month old miniature Austrailian Shepherd, and she’s proven herself a wonderful listener and loves to lay right under my feet as I work. Though she has quickly learned to stay away from the rollers on my chair when I start flying around and really pumping out the jewelry!

I just love being able to stay at home, take care of my family, and getting to play in my jewelry metals! This “job” of jewelry artist has allowed me more freedom and peace at heart than any other job I’ve held. It’s more fun than I can explain!

Well, I better get back to “working” :) Hope you all are having a happy and blessed day!

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My First Radio Commercial!

January 28, 2010

 
icon for podpress  JW Commercial: Play Now | Play in Popup

I’m proud to announce my first ever radio commercial! Playing on KMMO radio across mid-Missouri for the next few weeks, I have high hopes that it will be a good advertising tool for my small business. Working from my home studio, I’m finding it difficult to get my name out there for people to view my pieces. I do alot of advertising on Etsy.com and try to post to other’s blogs as I go. We’ll see how helpful this ad will be in the next few weeks!

Hope you’re all having a lovely day! My day is going well… bright and sunny and just a little on the cold side, but I have my little heater going near my feet as I work, so all is well!

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