Brrr! Like most of the United States, my city has been hit by the Polar Vortex -- and I'm doing my best to not freeze my buns off. So I'm staying inside, drinking hot cocoa and, of course, am working on some new wire wrapped jewelry designs for Naomi's Designs and MayaGirl Creations.
Meantime, here are some "cold" wire wrapped and enamel jewelry pieces that make me think of the winter. Enjoy this photo gallery and stay warm!
Believe it or not, we don't often have a white Christmas in New York City. December is usually pretty cold, but it tends to be a drier month. The big snows typically fall from January-March. We're having a very snowy season, though, and the weather keeps getting in the way of my enameling class. I skipped class last week because of the snow and it looks as if we're having another storm tomorrow, which means I'll probably miss it again.
A few inches of snow isn't that big of a deal for us, but I still don't enjoy traveling in it. The streets can get icy and there are often train delays. I'm fortunate in that I work from home so I don't *have* to travel if there's bad weather. When I'm nice and cozy in my warm apartment with my cat by my side, it's much easier to just stay put!
I'm disappointed because tomorrow is our last class of the semester and we won't be meeting again until the end of January. Still, I'm pleased with my progress. I made several interesting pieces this fall and learned a new skill: champleve. I also sold many of my enameled jewelry, so the class isn't just fun for me: it's profitable.
Next semester I'd like to try some new skills. My teacher has suggested that I experiment with sifting techniques; I'd also like to enamel objects that aren't flat, such as a curved piece of jewelry or even a bowl. As long as I continue to learn and have fun, I'll stick with this class. Just hopefully the snow won't keep me away all winter!
To purchase my jewelry, head to Naomi's Designs or MayaGirl Creations.
Brrrr! Don't know how the weather is where you live, but it's in the TEENS in New York City and is dropping into single digits at night. Even worse, it's supposed to snow tomorrow. Yikes!
Happily I'm warm and dry at home and am trying to find some positives in the ridiculously cold weather. For one thing, new snow is always really pretty; also, my birthday is in a few days. So there you go -- a couple of good things about winter!
In honor of this cold front, here's a photo gallery featuring some of my "icy" designs; all of these pieces are made with clear Swarovski or Celestial crystals. To purchase my jewelry, head to Naomi's Designs or MayaGirl Creations. Stay warm and enjoy!
Silver wire wrapped teardrop bridal necklace with Swarovski crystals
Silver wire wrapped bangle bracelet with Celestial crystals
Silver wire wrapped birthstone infinity ring for April with clear Swarovski crystal "diamonds"
Wire wrapped giant Swarovski prism crystal
Wire wrapped abstract pendant with square Celestial crystals
Silver square earrings wire wrapped with square Swarovski crystals
