My Favourite Things!

This is the topic of this month's EtsyMetal Blog Carnival.  What constitutes a favourite piece of jewelry is usually exactly what I am working on in the present.  I am attracted to pieces that are rather rustic and organic.   That means not perfect!   This world is not a perfect place but filled with quirks and much individuality.  I like this in my jewelry.  

I really like the bold and kind of gnarly hinges.   I love making the bezels shaped to fit the individuality of each stone.  Each piece  has to be dealt with on its' own.   No factory mass production here.  I also really like adding patination to the silver.  This calls for dipping the piece in liver of sulphur, which blackens it, then I polish it off.  But it remains in the nooks and crannies of the piece, giving it depth and a sort of antique quality.  I think this adds bigtime to its personality.  The piece cries out " I've been around for awhile and I'm staying for the duration"!    Perhaps this is why I'm drawn to styles that seem from long ago.  

I also like stones that are individual.  The above amethyst came from a local "rockhound".  It has colour variations and inclusions that to my eye make it more beautiful than the perfect production line cut amethyst. 

I also like puppies and kittens!   But that's enough for now!  Thanks for reading.    Best, Debbie

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