#whatsonmybench

[sleepycatjewelry]

Fall jewelry is in the works! I sawed out leaf shapes from sterling silver, brass and copper because I love making mixed metal designs. #sleepycatjewelry #mixedmetaljewelry #rusticjewelry #falljewelry #fallleaves #metalsmith #silversmith #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #njartist #workinprogress #whatsonmybench https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGQ21buNU9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sparklingrampage]

A starry interior. #🌟 #⭐️ #🌙 #celestial #copperjewelry #metalsmith #locket #starrynight #silveraccent #WIP #nightsky #hiddeninside #instasmithy #shinyshiny #whatsonmybench

[sleepycatjewelry]

I'm finally back at my bench today! Rather than easing back in with something easy I decided to finally tackle the idea I have for turquoise and amber earrings. So far, I've created the bezels and soldered them closed. Next up, I will create the backplates and solder the bezels to those. Fingers crossed I have good heat/flame control and don't melt anything. But, regardless, let's just focus on this stone combo. I'm seriously in love with the two stones paired together. #sleepycatjewelry #benchjeweler #jewelrydesigner #jewelryartist #silversmith #metalsmith #Ladysmith #ooakjewelry #earrings #workinprogress #whatsonmybench #jewelrylover #njartist #makersgonnamake #makersofnj https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg4ePCfuv5U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sleepycatjewelry]

So many projects on my work bench that I haven't had time to update the website. I will get to that soon, but, in the meantime, here's a quick peek at some festive post earrings. Little hammered circles with rich, red garnets. So petite yet such gorgeous color! #sleepycatjewelry #whatsonmybench #garnetearrings #postearrings #christmasshopping #giftforher #januarybirthstone #redearrings #rusticjewelry #njartist #opthandmade #shopsmall #smallbusiness #Ladysmith #metalsmith #silversmith #jewelryartist #makersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CWHkq1krTwY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[capcitycrafts]

#whatsonmybench #springflowers #sterlingsilver #pendant or #earrings #handmadeinusa #workinprogress #metalsmithing #riojeweler https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOOWkrO1yY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[capcitycrafts]

Busy day in #acorn #making #whatsonmybench #makersgonnamake #jewelrymaking #unisexjewelry #jewelrygifts #handmadeinusa https://www.instagram.com/p/CpyDL0AO0Mc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sleepycatjewelry]

Progress report: leaves soldered on beautifully and the balls did too. However, I realized that the balls are kind of where fingers would lie against each other and balls might be annoying. Do I flattened them. It took me several attempts with the torch and rounds of filing and sawing but I finally got a good soldered join to close the ring.i know it doesn't look pretty but this is how metal looks after I use flux and flame. Next step is getting the bezel on the ring but that will wait til later. #sleepycatjewelry #workinprogress #silversmith #whatsonmybench #sterlingsilverjewelry #playingwithfire #metalsmith #njartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Co71odUuek8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sleepycatjewelry]

Do you remember me posting about that book Creative Metal Forming a few weeks ago? I've tried to find some time for the projects in the book. I'm a little limited in that I don't have as many tools/toys as I'd like to really play. However, I do like how these 2 came out. The first photo shows copper sheet metal with the tube/spiculum I was able to make using a similar strip of copper metal. The 2nd photo shows a little copper bowl I raised from a disc of copper metal. You know I love hammering so these projects are making me happy. #sleepycatjewelry #metalsmithing #metalforming #playing #whatsonmybench #makersgonnamake #copper https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNRxcJuvea/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=