Search results matching tag 'ShaktiPaj'

Merry All the Time (Hollow Bead)

shaktipaj — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:21:07 GMT

I had a commisioned trade with a friend fro this one - she gave me free rein and lots of time - I'm very glad she did! I was stuck after the two halves in the second shot, and it took me a while to work out what I wanted for the center, as well as how to achieve it.

The finished bead is 2.25in. by 1.0 in. - a larger focal. She wants me to 'cook' it -that means an LOS treatment, LOL. I think that is a good idea - more detail and drama in the piece. The photos are quick 'n dirty, plus I was trying out a weird grainy texture, almost newsprinty. I'll stick to the basics next time....

So anyway - any thoughts or questions?

Perri

Good Morning Starshine Ring

shaktipaj — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:42:35 GMT

This ring is a slight variation on my Goodnight Moon ring, which belongs to my daughter-in-law. Many folks have asked for how to make something like this - now we'll be able to learn together! I've been busy developing classes for my time at Grand River Beads in Ohio the first week of October -this will be one of them.

Sterling silver coiled and woven into the band - a sapphire blue CZ encased in wire and pearls. I'll upload pics of the LOS'd version later. :^))

Re: My Blue Heaven and Citrine Cathedral Rings

shaktipaj — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:10:18 GMT

Cynthia,

Thanks for looking at these. Sorry, I've been fighting with my computer and this site....don't know what is up with that!

Anywho - these are made completely with sterling - I make very long, very fine coils and cut them to size, crimping the ends in place. I usually do this with a drill so that I can concentrate on the design work that is needful. There is also the added benefit that annealing is not necessary, at least for this design. In fact, the work hardening that takes place helps to secure the work, since hammering on these kinds of pieces is not an option. I'm not sure how much time Blue Heaven took, maybe 3 1/2 hours?

Thanks so much for noticing that the stone was strong enough for the setting - some colors I've tried get lost in the work - it really is all about how you marry the metal with the stones. I'm caught up in my tutorial schedule now, so I can start work on these two. It is going to be fun!!!!!

My Blue Heaven and Citrine Cathedral Rings (WITH PICS!!!!)

shaktipaj — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:01:26 GMT

I've been in a ring kind of mood lately. I haven't worked with faceted, undrilled stones all that much - but these came out very well, I think! Let me know how you see it.....

Whew! Finally got them to post! Although I had to change photo hosts to do it. :^((

These are the links to my Flickr, too: My Blue Heaven and Citrine Cathedral

If you would like to see other views, click my Flickr link in the signature. :^))

Thanks for looking,

Perri

Re: Seriously Addicted - Thank You Miss Perri

shaktipaj — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:45:42 GMT

Bobbi, you do seriously wonderful work! I thank you so much for making me a part of it! Your creativity pushes designs to even better places. :^))

Perri

Re: It HAS been a while!

shaktipaj — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:29:30 GMT

Did you ever do something so silly you couldn't see straight about it? Well, I forgot to enable my email on this post, and hadn't reinforced the habit of checking the forum yet. So everybody, please forgive my tardiness in saying thank you!

Keeping track on the web isn't as easy as it used to be, or maybe I'm just getting older.....

Perri

It HAS been a while!

shaktipaj — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:38:23 GMT

I have been lurking in the background here. Sometimes life moves us to other places for a while, and eventually we return to familiar haunts and halls. I've been busy making tutorials and travelling. For a Valentines Day challenge, I posted this piece, called 'Tangled Up in Blue'. I hope it is worthy of a return to the fold :^))

Thanks for looking,

Perri

Re: Shiva's Gift - Shaktipaj

shaktipaj — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:07:00 GMT

Thanks again for taking the time to look at my work, everyone! I do enjoy working 3D and in the round. It presents a challenge with restrictions that beg to be overcome.

Perri

Re: Goodnight Moon - a new ring

shaktipaj — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:46:28 GMT

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That is absolutely beautiful! It must have been a ton of work.

SueW

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Thanks, Sue. But it really isn't any more work than you do on your pieces - turning all those loops and forging and whatnot! I think we just all have our areas where we are willing to forget the effort and concentrate on the object and the pleasure of the process.

Perri

Goodnight Moon - a new ring

shaktipaj — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:58:37 GMT

I found this really lovely moonstone and needed a showcase for it. I don't ordinarily make rings, but this really begged for this treatment. I truly enjoy how it turned out, and the patina shows off the band to perfection. The title stems from the children's book of the same name, a favorite of my granddaughter's, whose eyes are the same lovely blue, and mischieviously glint in the same way as well. Please enjoy!

%20Here is the side view:

%20Thanks for looking,

Perri

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