More Rare Bird Spring/Summer 2012

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Rare Bird Spring/Summer Collection 2012

Spring/Summer 2012 collection now available in the shop. Clean simple designs, understated earthy geometric edge and anything pastel, loving some mint and peach. Enjoy!

RVA Fashion Week Jewelry Trunk Show

Was a featured jewelry designer in the RVA Fashion Week Jewelry Trunk Showlast week. Got the opportunity to meet some interesting folks, including Arlie behind Urban Revisions. Check out her post and photos of the show.

Bizarre Market at the RVA Street Art Festival

Participated as a vendor in the Bizarre Market at the RVA Street Art Festival in mid April. Check out the post on the market and festival by Kiss My Fashion.

Magnolia Necklace

New magnolia necklace in brass that I designed as a gift for my friend. I sketched the design using a vintage fabric featuring magnolias as inspiration. I scanned the sketch and resized it in illustrator. Then, I printed it out glued it on the sheet metal and began sawing away. I stamped little dots in the middle and the pressure actually bent the petals forward just a tad so that was a nice unexpected result. I finished it off with an oxidation bath for patina, gave it a brushed finish and hung it on an oxidized sterling silver chain. They are now available in my shop here.

Intro to the Jeweler's Saw Class

Finished jewelry charms, pendants and cuff from a class I recently took at the Visual Arts Center in Richmond, VA. It was an introduction to the jeweler's saw class where we learned hand sawing metal, hammering techniques, drilling and oxidizing for patina. Definitely learned some worthwhile skills. So excited for my next metal jewelry class coming up in March. Can't wait to learn more!

Favorite Vintage Home Pieces

Some images of loved items in my home. All are vintage, estate found or handed down. Hey that would be a good catch phrase.