I have an idea!

I wonder if you can use Kool-aid as a pigment for epoxy resin?
I must try
and keep you updated!

Spiral In Resin

My newest creation is an argentum spiral set into mustard colored resin. The head is completely Argentum Sterling, and the band is Traditional Sterling Silver. This was a fun ring to create, I really must explore resin more.

However I did glue my third hand down to my desk, oops. gotta figure a way to unstick it. Maybe acetone.

I did make this so I could solder the band to the customers unique size. I am seriously hoping I don't damage the resin in the process.

Here is a trick when soldering a shank where the head cannot take heat.
put enough water in a small container to just cover the entire head. Most of the shank needs to be sticking out of the water. You must use a third hand to do this. Then make sure the shank is perfectly aligned. Place your flux and solder over the area to be soldered. Use a HOT flame and heat the top of the shank only and flow as quickly as possible. The water should keep the sensitive material cool enough to not be damaged.

Someone mentioned in a forum post about how organized one keeps their workspace. Well my answer (as well as many others) is not very organized at all. Here is a picture of my bench. I did not clean it up a bit for the photo. I love it though, it suits me and I can find things when I need them.
My husband and my dad built my studio for me, I am forever grateful, it is my santuary. It has electricity, of course, the yellow stripes are where wires are running so I don't hang something there and get electrocuted the blue stripes at the top are where the studs are, so If I am hanging something heavy I know where to put the nail. There is a tv cable running out there, though it isn't hooked up, there is a phone line running out there, there is a water line running out there, though that isn't hooked up either right now, hopefully soon. We set the other half up with a couch, TV and colored flooring for the kids, do you think they use it, No Way. Baby won't stay over there, even if we had up a gate, he wouldn't stand being by himself, though my older one would sit and watch TV the vcr broke. The flooring is made of that rubber matting, it is very cushioned, I love walking out there barefoot (Watch out for metal shards!). Thats about it.
Here is the outside, beautiful isn't it!

Torch Fired Enamel - NEW!

I love to enamel, but I don't have $1000 for a new kiln. So the only option left for me is torch fire.
There are inherent problems with using enamel in jewelry.
The edges must be protected from damage due to being brutal to your loved piece. Enamel is glass after all and will chip and crack if abused, (lets face it all jewelry gets abused to some extent).
So I needed a design which was both beautiful and practical for everyday wear. So I came up with the Double Dome Pendant. The bottom dome is super shiny, and the top one is enameled. I plan on making a line of these pendants of all different colors. And we will see where this leads me .

Artist Statement

To me art is a process, not a destination. The inspiration for my work begans with nature. As I mature in this field, more and more of my work reflects my personal experience. I find that my inspiration often comes from within, it is a response to what I have already created.
I intend to continue where I left off 4 years ago, and see where it takes me.