We’re cookin’ now!
I am finally ready to start this, a blog.
As a blog virgin with an avid yet rusty journaling history, I have plenty of ideas, but not as much time as I would like. So, in between chasing a toddler and sweeping up snacks, I feel ready(possibly pathologically, but definitely urgently ready) to go to work and play with sweeps and dots of color.
This time, I cut up several large sheets of glass, half as big as a door, so I would have some new colors to work with. I spent hours playing around with shape and color combinations that I like, and a couple new design ideas. I cut tens and hundreds of tiny concoctions, layering and carefully setting them down in my low-to-the-ground kiln. After a couple of weeks of designing and cutting, the kiln shelf was finally full of pretty rows of future pendants and earrings, so I dutifully snapped a picture..here’s a section:
started it up, and let her fire away for 24 hours. Then I took another picture:
And this is the end result…now I’m ready for more days in the studio, crafting the silver bezels, grinding edges, fire-polishing… Glass undergoes a cool transformation and I wanted to share a little visual piece of the fusing process.
I truly love what I do. I love glass, I adore silver, and I love to make pretty things! I hope to keep posting some more pictures of my jewelry works-in-progress…until then, thanks for checking in!
February 19th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Hey you guys! The site looks super fabulous to say the least. Your customers will be so pleased that you’ve spent this time and energy making it happen. I recommend getting a couple of big binders. One for keeping track of new orders coming in and then another one for tracking when the beauty has been put in the mail for the lucky recipient. Love and abundance to you. Elisa
February 20th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Gorgeous! I’m loving this site. It is beautiful and inspired like you! Much love, K
February 20th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Hi Rachael! Your site looks fabulous and that glass sure is perty….you are one talented mama.
xoxo, jennifer
February 21st, 2008 at 4:30 am
beautiful! your work and passion are embraced in michigan. thank you!
kristin
February 21st, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Hey Rachael! Lovely website, and I love the before-and-after photos. It’s a great window into your production process.
Folks often ask me where I got my gorgeous tree necklace, and now I have a website to tell them about in addition to Saturday Mkt.
Take care! -Missy
February 21st, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I am so excited!! I got my order today and the pendants are even more beautiful in actuality! The ease of purchase and quickness of reply and delivery were great! Use this for a review on your store page if you want. You know I’ll be ordering more in the future. Glad you had a good time with Lisa and the fam.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Congratulations, Rachael! It looks wonderful & amazing. I’ve already sent the link on to friends. All my best to you both! Ellen