What Are You Working on Now? Show Us Your Stuff AND Enter Our January Contest!
Well folks, it's that time again! Each month we ask the question, "What Are You Working on Now?" and we eagerly await a peek at your jewelry bench! We love seeing inside your studios and hearing about how your work is evolving. Each month we also feature the work of a random winner—who, in addition to getting a moment in the spotlight, wins a $10 Rio credit!
This month's winner is Sarah Lewis of Lew's Jewelry. Sarah shared an enameled monarch butterfly wing that she just finished:
I’ve made several wings, but I think this is my favorite! This is a torched-fired enamel monarch wing. I had just started experimenting with sgraffito techniques in landscape pieces but wanted to give butterflly wings a try and they turned out to be a lot of fun. I love that its a straightforward piece but the enamel is what gives it life.
And here are a few more examples of Sarah's enamel work from her Etsy Store, Lew's Jewelry:
L to R: Modern Blue Silver Enamel Necklace, Gold Bowl Tribal Necklace, and Golden Enamel and Turquoise Earrings
Now it's your turn to show us what you're working on. What inspires you these days? What materials are you dying to work with? Add a comment to this post with photos of something that's on your bench right now. This next part is REALLY important, so take notes!
To enter this contest, leave your comment RIGHT HERE in the comments on THIS BLOG POST.
WE NEED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN ORDER FOR YOUR ENTRY TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Your full name (and a link to your website/Etsy store, if you like).
- A photo of your chosen project. Include a few photos if you like!
- A description of the project you're featuring. If you can include a little about your approach or technique, even better! Your fellow jewelers LOVE to read this stuff and so do we.
- After you add your comment, be sure to check back and make sure your photo has uploaded as it should. We don't want to miss your pic!
Enter and you might be spending an extra 10 bucks at Rio Grande this time next month. Our next winner will be in the spotlight in January—Amy, over at Rio's facebook page will keep you posted on the deadline, so stay tuned!
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