recycled beauty

Butter knives with enamled flowers

Recycled from Grandma’s kitchen – are two silver plated butter knives that are formed into cuff bracelets. Handmade metal work flowers are coated in vitreous enamels in two different shades green and torch-fired at 1500 degrees to produce the luster finish you see.

The enamel flowers are attached to the cuff bracelet with micro-screws to complete the look. Please specify the color you would like: either turquoise or lime green.

SOLD

cherries

Adjustable jade necklace with enameled flower

Round cut jade beads in a darker shade of green (appreciated for guarding its wearer against accidents and misfortune) are found on the lowest strand; cherry red natural coral beads on the center strand and round jade beads in an opaque pale green finish off the top-tier of this adjustable necklace. A handmade metalwork base and flower are coated in lichen green and fire-red enamel respectively, and serve as a unique focal piece. Each enamel piece is hand-formed; coated in vitreous enamel and torch-fired at more than 1500 degrees. Dark brown genuine leather cording completes the look.

This look was inspired by the appeal of vintage green milk glass bowls filled with fresh cherries – pictured here. Great when paired with a sundress or used to brighten a pale winter sweater. 87c326d12a2ebf04cd28e6c3d0c39e14

SOLD

boots

adjustable necklace with jasper and enameled flowers

Impression Jasper rondelles (appreciated for providing its wearer with inner peace, clarity and compassion) are found on the lowest strand; fire polished Czech glass in root beer on the center strand and round Czech glass in opaque pale turquoise finishes off the top tier of this necklace. Handmade metalwork flowers coated in lichen and beryl green enamel are affixed to a reclaimed silver plated spoon handle and serve as a unique focal piece. Each enamel piece is hand-formed; coated in vitreous enamel and torch-fired at more than 1500 degrees. Pale turquoise knotting cord and genuine leather cording complete the look. The beads are free-flowing on the strands so that they move with you.

The color choices for this piece were influenced by the photo below. This necklace is easy to wear and looks great whether you dress it up or wear it with your favorite pair of jeans and cowboy boots.

0fefb07445ac29a71e87844d01e2eb19

SOLD

beach

adjustable necklace with agate and enameled flower

Round limestone beads (formed by swift currents in the sea) are found on the lowest strand; fire agate faceted beads (on the center strand) have a deep calming energy that brings security and safety and round Czech glass in opaque turquoise finishes off the top strand of this necklace. Handmade metalwork flowers coated in sky blue and sea foam green enamel are affixed to a reclaimed silver plated demitasse spoon and serves as a unique focal piece. Each enamel piece is hand-formed; coated in vitreous enamel and torch-fired at more than 1500 degrees. Genuine leather cording completes the look.

My color inspiration for this piece was influenced by the photo below. This necklace reminds us to slow down and remember those lazy summer days spent at the beach.

SOLD

d6f57a136d2ce3d48e12b7c35c439cbb

weathered leather

leather wrap bracelets with enameled flowers

Despite the name – these bracelets are anything but weathered. Soft leather wrap bracelets are the base for several different hues of patinas that occur in nature. It’s when rain and the environment meet metal – but captured in viterous enamel instead. The enamel is torch-fired at more than 1500 degrees to preserve the colors. These pieces remind us that with ages comes beauty.

The inspiration for these colors is the beauty that is displayed in the photo below. Multiple shades of browns, purples and turquoise can either be dressed up or worn with  casual attire.

SOLD

089c8aca20d4a4bb986750fab14ff208

sari silk

sari silk necklace with enameled flower

Inspired piece of pale blue enamel work with multicolored head pins. This piece replicates the true feel of a natural flower that has been captured by torch-fired enameling. Silk and enamel work well together since they both have subtle changes in color. Works well as a dressy piece or wear it with your favorite white t-shirt.

Inspiration can strike in the most odd places sometimes. It can happen even while you looking for color ideas for other projects. This photo below was meant to inspire a knitting project – but instead, inspired this necklace.

SOLD

  ffca5e132135e962511c79b0d3a5fdc3

blue buckle

IMG_4052

Not a leather wrap bracelet, but one that buckles. Comfortable and soft to wear. Accented with torch-fired sky blue enamel flowers. Using several different vitreous enamel colors and a torch to create a soft, yet appealing color of blue. Great for everyday wear.

Inspiration can come from others who create beauty as well. This piece displays the same dessert colors and is hand woven. It’s what inspired my bracelet.

SOLD

  1746644058af1977c72a22db2e6a6e62

fall leaves

leather wrap bracelets with enameled flowers

Fall can be a new beginning and a time to experience things that are warm and comfortable. There soft leather wrap bracelets invoke both feelings of warmth, through the use of color, and comfort in the rich dark brown leather. The enamels are torch-fired at more than 1500 degrees to preserve the colors that mother nature hides from us most of the year.

Fall is a great time of color and no better way to be inspired than by the photo shown here.

SOLD

942ff13388c009b39f17404a52baf0ab

red flame

cuff bracelet with enameled flowers

Fire-patina on the brass is created through a process of placing the brass in the torch flame and then quickly quenching in water to capture the colors that the flame created. This patina is complimented in every way by the red flame enamel flowers. Vitreous enamel is torch-fired at 1500 degrees to produce the luster finish on these flowers.

Taking a lead from mother nature, the inspiration behind this bracelet is the red chili pepper photo seen here.

SOLD

f1271fdde999a27731f2271b4fec17a4