Hard to believe it's been 23 weeks since the onset of the 2013 etsymetal brooch-a-week challenge began. Seems like we've lost a few people along the way. I have to admit, it's been a challenge to get a brooch out every week with everything else that needs to be dealt with in the studio. But so far I've managed to squeak one out, sometimes with just hours to spare...
For brooch #22, this pretty piece of ocean jasper took me to a whimsical place and out popped this little bird on a stick pearl branch.
She found her home that same day...
Brooch #23 is a sterling silver fibula, forged and oxidized, with a hand carved rhodonite melon bead.
Something to dress up a heavy coat, or hold a shawl together. I think I'd like to more of this type of thing...
And here is one of the early blooms from my old fashioned rose "Evelyn". I wish you could smell it!
This is a great time of year to be in Oregon...
What a great birdie!!! I love your work Betsy, the textures of the silver and the simple yet elegant design elements! Its always fun to see what you make :)
ReplyDeletethanks so much, Sierra!
ReplyDeleteThese are both lovely! Such clever designs!
ReplyDeletethanks Henriette, I really had fun with them!
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