I spent a few days in my home studio this week and came out with two pairs of earrings - it might not sound like much - but I was certainly stretched in both patience, skills and more!
The first were small herkimer diamond studs - a very basic claw setting that I am looking forward to making another pair of to refine. These ones are rustic looking which I enjoy - they are so tiny and I did a LOT of deep breathing while figuring them out.
On Thursday I sketched out (and planned - this whole metalsmithing business requires PLANNING) a pair of miss agate and freshwater pearl earrings - the agate are cut in a coffin cab shape and I wanted to minimise any fussy claws or details on them to let the shape and moss pattern shine. Setting them upside down for a touch of memento mori. Challenges making this pair were getting the sharp corners for the stone and the shape to fit - then let the soldering commence! I'm pretty proud of them - I am looking forward to getting them photographed so someone (maybe you!?) can make them their own.
x Claire
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