Even though I’ve been busy with the spinning, I’ve still managed to get some wirework done.
Here we have a pair of earrings that were a custom order.
The briolettes are Peridot quartz and the wire is all sterling silver.
The next piece is a pendant.
It’s called the Garden Candy Pendant and I learned how to do it in a custom class taught my Michelle at The Bead Gallery. I took the class with KnottyNaomi while she was here visiting from California.
Naomi and I met through Ravelry. She’s truly a spinner extradonaire as well as a fantastic jewelry maker! Check out her lovely yarns if you get a chance!
Here she is on the left with the short hair gettin’ busy. Michelle is on the right doin’ the teachin’.
I had a wonderful time and we both decided that whenever she visits, we’re going to take a class together. Yay!
I think I’ve finally recovered from a hectic weekend. There was much shopping. I bought a new pair of sandals. I saw the new Harry Potter movie. It was good,but it was long. Two and a half hours. Definitely worth it, IMHO. :)
I wanted to see a vampire movie with a friend today, but I’m just not up to it. There’s been some medical drama over my acid reflux medication and I’m busy trying to survive without it while trying to get my hands on more of it.
That’s okay though. I expect to see her on Friday where we plan to have a True Blood marathon. :)
Sammy wants to know why he can’t get in on the fun.
Happy Wednesday people! Be true to yourself!
Or something like that…..
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I love peridot the one perk to being an August baby lol. They came out great the pendant is goregous great job yet again.
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Pendant is lovely, wow I bet that was hard, I love the earrings also. The green is nice
Vicki
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Those earrings are fab.u.lous.
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Wow, you seem to have such a fun life. All I do is work, taxi Cody around, and sleep. The most exciting thing that’s happened to me lately is getting a new Dallas Cowboy pro shop catalog. Guess what? DeMarcus, Bradie, Terence, and Roy are the models! I think I’m going to go cuddle up in the bed with my catalog now.
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Lovely periodot earrings. I enjoyed Harry Potter-fun to see how everyone has grown up.
July 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
That is gorgeous jewelry! I cannot decide which I like best.
This sounds a bit like one of those life things I’ve heard so much about lately.
Sorry for the reflux and accompanying troubles. I hope you get that straightened out soon.
xo
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:19 am
The pendant is just gorgeous, Opal. Wow! Keep taking those classes. DH and I both have acid reflux. His developed into Barret’s Esophagus, diagnosed in 1990. He’s been on meds (nexium now) ever since. Saved his life. Nothing to mess with.
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 am
Love those peridots!
July 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 am
Love the jewelry. Is there anything you can’t do?
I thought the HP movie was long, but honestly I would have watched more.
We love True Blood too! I’m about to listen to the third book on MP3, but I actually think the tv show is better than the books. That hardly ever happens!
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:03 am
love the peridot earrings – especially the silver wrapping! hey you lucky! – enjoy your true blood marathon, and if you ever get to see your vampire movie, how about a review?
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:28 am
I had a True Blood marathon this past weekend. =)
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:06 am
The pendant is stunning! Feel better soon!
(((hugs)))
July 23rd, 2009 at 8:56 am
Love!
You’re so good. I hope you’re feeling better today.
xo
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:10 am
Oh the pendant is GORGEOUS!
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
I lurves the Tru Blood. I have season 1, but Texas wants to watch it with me. So, for now, we watch it every Sunday on the phone. :D
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:39 am
You mean there is life outside of unspun wool? Are you sure?
*hugs*
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:13 am
MOuthwatering, as always Opal.
My Goldings shipped yesterday. Or I should say, one for me and one for Harry.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:32 am
I always thought having peridot as my birthstone was such a rip because for eons, I could not stand the color green. Also why not diamonds, rubies or pearls? Peridot? Sheesh. I did hear that it’s a mineral from space rock though.
Pretty!
True Blood marathon. Sounds like a great start to a weekend. ;)
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Wow! Love that Garden Candy Pendant. It really looks like candy – like the sugary stuff my Japanese friends bring over when they come to visit me. Hope you get the reflux thing worked out. That’s no fun! Oh, and Sammy is as cute as always!
July 30th, 2009 at 1:22 am
The pendant is beautiful. It is like a little bouquet.