Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Speaking of Honeybees...
I am proud to announce that a portion of proceeds from the honeybee wholesale line is now going to help support the honeybees. The bees are vital pollinators and without them, we'd have little to eat.
Our friend at Wild Mountain Bees is supplying us with everything we need to get started with our own hive.
Our friend at Wild Mountain Bees is supplying us with everything we need to get started with our own hive.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
New Directions
After years of deliberation, months of planning, and many weeks learning Adobe Illustrator, my wholesale catalog is finished and on its way to shops and galleries throughout the Carolinas (and if you're a wholesaler buyer and would like a copy, just send along your contact info to amymooredesigns (at!) gmail.com).
In the meantime, I've been honing a few ideas for extra special custom designs, all of which involve preserving treasures and heirlooms in unique settings. Clients send me their treasures and we work together to create a setting to help preserve them. They'll be listed later this spring on my website and can be purchased in my Esty shop.
I've made rings and cuffs from bits of lace that turned out beautifully. The process involved making a mold in clay from the lace and then making a relief model out of metal clay, which is then cast in sterling silver for strength and durability. Oxidizing the silver enhances the delicate details. And what an incredible way to preserve a favorite swatch of lace!
The other pieces are pendants that can hold tiny treasures~ one is a setting I use for bits of sea glass, river stones, pottery shards, or any special object that is somewhat flat in shape. The other piece is created with a basket weave and shaped like a flower pod, encasing a small treasure or a few treasures. As long as they're no larger than a macadamia nut, they'll fit inside the woven pod.
More photos to follow soon!
In the meantime, I've been honing a few ideas for extra special custom designs, all of which involve preserving treasures and heirlooms in unique settings. Clients send me their treasures and we work together to create a setting to help preserve them. They'll be listed later this spring on my website and can be purchased in my Esty shop.
I've made rings and cuffs from bits of lace that turned out beautifully. The process involved making a mold in clay from the lace and then making a relief model out of metal clay, which is then cast in sterling silver for strength and durability. Oxidizing the silver enhances the delicate details. And what an incredible way to preserve a favorite swatch of lace!
The other pieces are pendants that can hold tiny treasures~ one is a setting I use for bits of sea glass, river stones, pottery shards, or any special object that is somewhat flat in shape. The other piece is created with a basket weave and shaped like a flower pod, encasing a small treasure or a few treasures. As long as they're no larger than a macadamia nut, they'll fit inside the woven pod.
More photos to follow soon!
Monday, March 01, 2010
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Sage Leaf Ring, Take 5
I've redesigned the Sage ring yet again~ now it's sleeker, more comfortable, and best of all, adjustable!
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Finally, Back Online
Now that the computer is working again I have a pile of new work to get photos of. For now here are a few little treasures I made while taking a break from the internet.
I love how the wild phlox pod turned out.
The bird and cage theme keeps flying back around my brain, complete with memories of the late friend who was my inspiration...
The earrings are from a new series I've been working on of vinelike earrings with lots of spirals and loops.
And a little family of baby poplar leaves made by painting fine silver slip on leaves, layer after layer after layer, which I could spend hours making with no complaints.
I love how the wild phlox pod turned out.
The bird and cage theme keeps flying back around my brain, complete with memories of the late friend who was my inspiration...
The earrings are from a new series I've been working on of vinelike earrings with lots of spirals and loops.
And a little family of baby poplar leaves made by painting fine silver slip on leaves, layer after layer after layer, which I could spend hours making with no complaints.
In the Barn
My new space in the barn where I've been making trellises and baskets and drying herbs. Through the slats in the floorboards I can watch the chickens and goats!
I'll have to get a picture out of the window to show the view of the ironweed and wild sunflower field.
I'll have to get a picture out of the window to show the view of the ironweed and wild sunflower field.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Still Offline...
Just a quick note to explain my absence...still having computer issues which I hope to have straightened out by September at the latest!
In the meantime, I'm getting lots of new work done without the distractions of the internet.
Please check back soon for new photos.
In the meantime, I'm getting lots of new work done without the distractions of the internet.
Please check back soon for new photos.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Copper Clay Fern Cuff, round 1
This is a rough version of a cuff I'm working on~ the copper clay is a brand new material and it started to bubble and melt during firing because my kiln has no kilnsitter and therefore cannot be set to a reliable temp. However, I see lots of potential.
The final version of this cuff will be set with 5 stones. I'll be sure to post a pic when it's done.
The final version of this cuff will be set with 5 stones. I'll be sure to post a pic when it's done.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Arts Camp
We're surrounded by young'uns creating all kinds of great stuff in the island studios this month...clay with Rob Pulleyn, music with Steve Davidowski, dance with Erin O'Neil, and the littlest ones are making these inspiringly playful paper mache and twig sculptures with the help of Sarah Travis...I couldn't resist sneaking next door to snap some photos.
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