Wednesday 23 May 2012

WOYWW - Sterling Stuff

Pliers, wires, and automobiles (well almost)
' morning WOYWW-ers.  I don't know about you, but someone is definitely taking hours out of the day.  I've been on holiday, come back, been to my mums come back and I am still struggling to find time to fit Wednesdays in.

Today I am working on the dining table (because the workbench is covered in 'stuff').  I have had a number of enquiries about my wirework jewellery requesting sterling silver.  I have resisted so far, simply because of the value of stock I would need to hold.  However I have decided the time has come....

So this week I have been making my designs in sterling silver, and costing them up.
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Here is a snapshot of a few things I have converted so far: the necklace is a variation of a Linda Jones design, the treble clef and locket are my own design pendants that go onto chains.

And somehow before next week I have an ATC to make - an ATC that woke me up on holiday with its design!

(This is a post for Whats on your workbench Wednesday, an opportunity to show just how messy a situation you can work in)

19 comments:

  1. I love the look of your silver. You still need me to come round and tidy up your work bench though!

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  2. Oh look at that looks pretty snazy to me so far. Sandy :)#92

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  3. This looks very tidy to me! I've just been glue gunning and my work area aka kitchen table looks like a spider has attacked it!
    Jo x

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  4. I just LOVE silver sparkles....!!!! Will keep an eye on your site to see what you make. Very tidy too. Karen 110 x

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  5. that looks all very promising, especially love the necklace! quite jealous of all your yummi tools too ;)
    have a happy week :)
    france #79 xx

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  6. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who wakes with designs running through my head :-)
    Hugs,
    A x #62

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  7. Gorgeous jewellery there - you really are clever!! Good luck with the new venture. And your holiday pics were fab, I've been to a few places in Italy but never Ferrara, another one to go on my bucket list!!
    Hugs, LLJ #57 xx

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  8. Ooooo! Liking that necklace! Will have to make firm arrangement to meet up now you are back to "normal" whatever that is!

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  9. What beautiful jewellery xx
    Fiona #146

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  10. Lovely jewellry Polly and I'm liking the fact you've moved tables cause your desk is busy.....so I'm not the only one who does that? LOL. Have a great day, hugs Erika. #90

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  11. Those are some serious looking tools on your desk, makes my desk look kinda wimpy! lol waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  12. Polly I thought of you this week as I was fighting my way out of a pile of washing . . . great stuff on your workdesk this week!

    :)trisha
    #171

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  13. Looks lovely, so clever. Take care & enjoy WOYWW, hoping your Thursday is a lovely one! Zo xx 80

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  14. That's so clever - it must take ags to make. x Jo

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  15. You are so tallented, awesome work, keep it up and lucky you getting commission work.

    Eliza #49
    http://queenartoypia.blogspot.com.au/

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  16. How fun!! Yours is the first jewelry desk I've seen so far!!! I always tell my husband he's "lucky" I got into stamping instead of beadwork or he'd REALLY be poor, lol! Have fun with your silver!!!

    Jeannie #75

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  17. hi there thanks for visiting my desk.. I'm really late in getting around sorry... I love the way the necklace is coming together I don't do jewelry but love to wear it. have a great holiday weekend!

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  18. Thanks so much for the visit. I am so far behind this week, but I am here now. Love the silver jewelry. Especially the two pieces that will be worn on chains. #116

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  19. Very interesting workspace! I really like the piece of jewelry you are working on! Valerie #174

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