Curiouser and Curiouser

So, I had a sudden burst of creativity. And not wanting to have these taking up space in my apartment. Everything except the "dream" necklace (the one with wings) is up for sale. $20. Borealis stones ftw.

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I have "faith," "hope," and "trust" that I'll be making things with, too. So they'll be up here as well. AND a bunch of pretty new components and some amber and jade chips, too.

(This is probably me distracting myself from panicking about the imminence of puppy.)

I'm feeling creative, and haven't made a lot of pieces in a while, so here's what I'm thinking of doing.

I'm about to make a bunch of pieces, some might be simple, some might not, but regardless of that: they'll all be $20 each.

Earrings, necklaces, whatever. I'll just want to make them and get them out the door.

$20 no matter what. All of them in one post either tomorrow or late Sunday morning.

I just don't know how many I'll end up making, as I'm not sure what I'll do with them after I make them.

Would anyone be interested in something like that?

SO!

The holidays are coming up. So are many people's birthdays. Last year, I got swamped with people asking me to make jewelry as gifts. This year, I want a system for it, damnit!

My commission list can be found here. Comment or email, and you will be signed up. There are 10 spots total. When I finish something, that name will be taken off the list.

Oh, and to keep people from hogging spots: after you sign up, you've got a week to talk to me about what you want. No just taking up space. =)

The earlier, the better. Even if you want something for yourself. Jewelry, collars, costume bits, whatever.

I HAVE A SYSTEM NOW.

Another piece I did around the same time as the "I'm a Tree" earrings.

Other than the chain, everything in this necklace is cannibalized vintage. Broken pearl strands, an old non-functioning brooch... it's just old. =)

Mother-of-pearl petals and leaves, rhinestones, pearls, gold, lots of random stuff. It also falls asymmetrically, but can be adjusted.

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This looks absolutely gorgeous sitting on a neck. I might take a photo later to demonstrate or wear it to the photoshoot friday. It's glimmery and pretty and gentle and old. I do love it, but I don't know if I'd wear it enough to keep it.

Let me know if you're interested.

I really wanted to make a charm bracelet, as I'd been in the mood to do so for days, and couldn't think of a single inspiration for one.

However, since Strange Boston, I've been flush with ideas and inspirations! I also wanted to make something for Daphne to wear that had something to do with her cabal, and since five is the ideal number of trinkets on a bracelet, it worked like... a charm!

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I have another House of Cards-related project going on as well, though we might not see the fruits of that one for a while yet. =)

My hands are still twitchy. Maybe I'll make another bracelet.

So, a bunch of plain leather dog collars were discontinued at work. I also am in possession of a leather stamping kit, and an awesome idea came to me.

I'm going to make myself a custom collar!

Basically, they're super-soft, super-comfy collars with silver buckles. And real leather, too - finding real leather is a bitch, never mind at a reasonable price and comfort level. Especially for a human.

It occurred to me as I planned to make one for myself that other people on my f-list would probably be interested in them, too, so I snagged a bunch in a few different colors.

So the collars would be stamped with whatever you want (up to about 25 characters), and if you want extra stuff, like collar charms, I can make those too. Cost would be dependent on how custom you want it, like if you wanted crystals or chains hanging from it or whatnot. And the charms can be whatever - one of mine's going to be feathers and charm bracelet bits, probably. =)

Besides, as far as these go, if you like the way I design my jewelry, I can get just as creative with collar accessories. I'll also monogram the inside for you as part of the package if you want one.

Also, I'm only making a limited number of these (eight, specifically), so reserve one ASAP if you want one.

EDIT: Just added the ones I ordered to the list. It's bigger, but since people requested some already, the list already started shrinking.

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Women tend to have necks ~13", and men tend to be up near ~14". And you order a little big. Almost all of my collars have been 14". I had one 12" that was a little on the big side.

So, if you see the size/color you want, first come, first served. Comment with the collar you want and the email you want me to talk details with.

This is going to be so much fun.

Jewelry post 1 of 2!

I picked up some jewelry bits yesterday after work - the Michael's next door had a bunch in the clearance section - and got inspired to improve upon an old design that was one of my favorites, but broke beyond repair a few months ago.

Green glass beads, silver leaves, silver filligree findings, and these big glass green beads with black, white, and pink scattered paint.

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These are so neat.

I found more pirate charms! And I had a strand of these heavy dusky rose pink pearls lying around begging to be re-strung into something fun.

What is it with pirates and slight asymmetry?

Simple this time - satin bow, pewter double-sided skull charm, ceramic black beads, and pink pearls.

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I'm not sure if I'm selling this one. I really love it - it's so cute! - and it's such a departure from what I normally make.

Should I keep messing with new styles like this?

I was struck with another burst of creativity, this time coming from rummaging through my scraps for a certain earring and instead finding a rhinestone skull slider I'd intended to "do something with." =)

The components in this one are the chrome slider with rhinestones on both the skull+bones charm and the base, silver chain, silver filigree lace, cut glass crystals, and well-loved-super-comfy soft leather. Unlike scratchy collar leather, this leather is actually lined with a suede-like texture on the back, which makes it completely comfortable.

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I adore this one. I'm especially proud, since I'd never made a choker before. But I can't think of a single time to wear it. Anyone into goth/victorian/pirate chic? I'm putting it up for grabs.

This was a result of me looking at a bunch of lacework metal and my cameo of the three graces, thinking "there's got to be something here." A little messing around a la jigsaw puzzles later, and I had the basic premise for this. =)
It sits beautifully right over the flat space created at the collarbone intersection, and it's really comfy. Plus, the metal lacework glitters.

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Does anyone have a victorian/steampunk costume that would work with this? Or just like cameos? I don't, and so would have nothing to wear this with.

What do you guys think of the lacework? Use more of it?