Devine Designs Jewelry

This one's a monster of a beauty! After 12 hours of intensive "labor of love" and heavy metal, I've created this copper and lampwork bead necklace, that all starts with plain straight wire. (See my last post for before photos.) I make all the "garage" links by coiling the wire by hand. The copper discs have been textured with a hammer, repeatedly annealed, then I played with the torch to create a unique color patina. I put them together, back to back like clam shells. Before they can be put togehter, I triple lacquer them, allowing each coat to dry 2 hours in between. I also made my own bead caps to adorn these gorgeous lampwork beads made by Ginny Hampton . I made the toggle clasp the same way, to match the clam shell discs and bead caps. Then, oxidation, tumble polished, dried, then hand polished two times with protective wax for a finish. It's a substantial piece! If you have an interest in owning this necklace, please contact me, as...

sterling cuff bracelet mixed metal and gemstone earrings I'd forgotten how much time it takes wireworking and making your own chain links!

Since I had the week off, I decided to take a road trip over to the east coast of Florida and visit my mom in St. Augustine . at Castillo de San Marcos old artifacts

Here's the new jewelry listings that are available for purchase in my Etsy shop . Flourite and flowers earrings Biggs jasper ring, size 9.5 Mixed metal cuff bracelet More new goodies coming soon!

These are things that I've learned from personal experience. *First of all, you should "walk the show" before applying. What I mean is to go to the show the year before you want to "do" the show and check it out yourself. Try to take note of everything you observe. ~Parking ~Type of venue/location ~Crowds/how many customers are there ~What type of products are being sold at the show? ~What do the booths look like? ~What does the merchandise look like and how is it priced? You can always talk to the artists/vendors and ask questions. You won't always get all the answers you want, but it doesn't hurt to ask! *Research the show You can always search the show on-line to find out: ~Who puts on this show? ~What are the numbers in attendance in previous years? ~How many years has this show been ongoing? ~Find the show's application, and READ, READ, READ. I say this because you must follow all of the show's rules. Many shows have req...

Grateful to have my "feathered" cuff featured in this treasury. Enjoy! And remember, to share the love!

This is the story about a young, entrepreneurial couple, who invite a long lost aunt to live with them. Sara, the artistic one of the couples’ printing business, learns more then she bargained for when inviting her Aunt Bel to be a part of their lives. Aunt Bel has been a missionary in a foreign country for over 15 years with no family contact to speak of. With quirky characters: divorced parents, (Sara’s mom and Bel’s sister) lives in a tent on a farm, Bel, herself; quiet and reserved-obviously keeping secrets, and a cast of interesting co-workers at the old Firehouse- now turned into the print shop, plus the shops eclectic customers, makes this novel, a bit of a mystery, and uncovers some profound ideals, through the statements presented by the characters. I really enjoyed this novel. The author presented great character development, a great story line, profound life statements, and a “group reading guide” at the end of the book. This book would appeal to women readers; sister...