Holiday Post (3)

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Another little photo story -

                                

I spent a little time playing with ear hook sizes yesterday. I wanted to try our some new shapes and decided I needed a reference for myself. The photo will be my own guide when choosing which size to go for.

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Holiday post (2)

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Here's another little photo story. Read back for more on the Faux Turquiose journey !!

                                 

Finally, I can wear my Audrey ring.

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Holiday Post 1

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A little holiday photo post.

                                

Happy Easter Holidays.

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Faux Turquiose (4)

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Just a little update on progress with my necklace and ring from yesterday's work.

                                

I need to make a thin, black veneer layer for the back of the piece and add the magnets. One magnet for the front and one to be embedded int the bead.

                               

                                

The ring basket has worked well and looks quite delicate but I think it feels solid and balanced when I'm wearing it. The ring basket needs polishing and tidying up and the Faux Turquiose stone needs setting into its finished position. Generally, I like the design. I'm inspired to try it with thicker wire.

I've got a few items to finish off but I'm almost there with the whole Collection of 13 pieces. Hurrah !! I've enjoyed making the Collection but it's time to move on.

As it's Easter holiday time, I will be signing off from my daily blogs for a couple of weeks. I will continue to work on the little finishing jobs and will get some good photos done over the next few weeks. 

Have a great Easter break.

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Faux Turquiose (4)

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I've not got much to show for my efforts yesterday. However, I did make a little time trying to prepare my Faux Turquiose feature stone for adding some Buna cord and magnets. I've organised something which I think may work but I'm not totally convinced the Buna connection will be good enough for the job ? I want the design to be simple, streamlined but magnetic. I've carefully positioned the components to give balance and will give it a go today.

                                   

I have some more work on my rings and a couple of additions to earrings and the collection will be there !

As I inspect each item and begin to think how to photograph and present the pieces, I know, I will find things I'm not happy with. I'm going to build in  time to thoroughly complete this process, so I don't rush the process.

I'm also going to determine which bits of the collection  will go into production. Some of the pieces have worked great as a 'one off ' but not to make again.

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