Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Charms, Charms, and More Charms



 12-064  A strip of recycled sterling has been heated and forged over and over again to create this open moon shape. I then heated the edges of the opening to melt and distort them. Swarovsky crystal stars, blue and white pearls, and assorted glass beads spill out of the moon as it dangles from a sterling clasp.

about 2 " long




12-065 - Small recycled sterling charm with gypsy set crystal and clasp and hanger.

about 1.5 "








12-066 - This copper tube has been beveled to hold a sterling chain and sterling findings to create a unique charm.

about 2"








12-067 - This charm was made by heating and forging a recycled spoon bowl over and over to create the leaf shape. The original inscriptions are still visible on the inside. Three tiny dark turquoise pearls dangle from sterling chain inside the leaf fold.

about 2.5"





12-068 - This dyed blue drusy set in sterling has been recycled into a charm.

about 1.25"
 12-069 - This dyed pink drusy set in sterling has been recycled into a charm.

about 1.75"
 12-070 - This blue faceted glass nugget was set in sterling and has been recycled into a charm.

about 1.25"
 12-071- This dyed pink drusy set in sterling has been recycled into a charm.

about 1"
12-072 This purple faceted glass nugget was set in sterling and has been recycled into a charm.

about 1.75"

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