Very pretty, Cindy!  I love how you used two different sizes of JP for this bracelet and, as always, your clasp & focal are outstanding!   Barb

Thank you for the comments!  Yeah, I'm all about using technical terms in jewelry making!  "Blob" works, though!  I do cut my own rings with my handy, dandy Koil Kutter.  It makes life so much easier, although I don't mind sawing, but for a lot of tiny rings, it is a life-saver! 

For me, I have one at 70/30; one at 65/35, plus a discount in the shop, and 2 places at 60/40, which is pretty standard.  I wouldn't consign for less than 60/40.  For wholesaling, I give a 50% discount off my retail price for large orders - like over $400-500 retail, depending on the shop/person.  For follow-up wholesale ...

Greetings!  I was inspired by another member here, Laurel, and wanted to try my hand at one of her flowers.  I gave it my own little twist and added a lightweight byzantine chain to it.  The chain is made from 20 ga. 2.75mm copper & the flower is soldered & hammered copper wire with a blob of sterling silver as the ...

Cindy, that is too cool!  Where do you come up with your ideas?  I'm constantly amazed at your creativity & talent!

Your work is incredible!  I love the labradorite.  One of my favorite stones.  Thanks for sharing with all of us.

Well, I need a heavy-duty ring mandrel & a vice or something to hold it.  I need a rubber or rawhide mallet and I'd love a pair of ring bending pliers.  These are all things that the Craft Center at OSU supplied.  They have every tool known, so I was always able to go in and use their stuff.  Now that I no longer have a ...

Gorgeous!  You've only been metalsmithing for a year?  Wow!  You are skilled!!!

Gorgeous rings, Janice!  You've inspired me to spend some $$ on tools needed to make rings.  I made several during my metalsmithing courses, but haven't made any at home.  Looks like that is my next project!  Thanks! Barb

Thanks, Cindy!  Here is another pic of the back side of the pendant I just took yesterday.  And, here is another pendant I made to give as a gift.