Jet Designs

Spoons out of the Kiln

Here is the big reveal - it worked

So I made a bead directly onto the spoon - permanently fixed there to admire.  Some of the silver plating on the spoon burnt off in little sections but I think it truly adds to the feel of the whole design.  I will now be making more and trying to perfect the production skills.

While I was impatiently waiting for the kiln to slowly ramp down in temperature I had a play with some more copper and came up the the bracelet below - I am going to keep this one and see how it wears.

Op Shopping

Took the family op shopping today - I sure it was not their cup of tea but they followed me around and helped me look for stuff.  We went into Paddington, Rosalie, and Red Hill - finding places were easy as this is where Jim grew up and went to school - alot has changed over the last 40 years but the op shops seem to stay in the same places.

Was on the look out for items to incorporate in my jewellery designs and stumbled upon some lovely little spoons.  Many creations are filling my brain cells at the moment and I have already tried one designs but just waiting for the kiln to cool down to see if my idea works, so you will have to stay tuned to see the photographic evidence of the attempt!

I bought an old patty cake tray to display my handmade beads in at my shop

Happy Moon Photo

Last night I braved a plague of massive mosquitoes to get this extraordinary photo.  I was originally taking the photo of the happy moon - (Venus and Mars are the two stars shining brightly with a happy moon smile)

Apparently the next time we will see this in the southern hemisphere is in 2020 - I think it is visible for another couple of night so if you are in southeast Queensland - check it out.

As I was about to take the picture a plane flew through the shot - making an excellent light trail with the long exposure of the shot

Hope you like it.

custom order completed & garden pics

I finished designing and making a custom order yesterday - I had sort of been putting it off as I have been doing a lot of custom jobs lately that I felt a little over it - I am sure some of you will know what I mean - having pressure of deadlines sometimes takes the fun out of craft.  I haven't done anything for myself at all lately - even may practice beads are snapped by customers

a few of the last custom orders have gone before I had a chance to photograph them which is a shame - I really should take pictures before I let them go but time has gotten the better of me lately.

Today I am going to try to start some crocheted groovy mary jane style slippers that I found on Ravelry - but I will have to wait for Ella to go to sleep.  At the moment she is running around with her imaginary friends Ozzie and Oko.- not sure where the names have come from but she has had these two friends for quite some time.

Any way here are a few photos that I have taken of the jewellery and some lovely Gardenias and David Austin Roses that are blooming in my garden at the moment - we have been having some lovely rain over the last couple of days and everything is looking lovely - Have a lovely Sunday everyone

      

A Day Off

Well today is Anzac day (public holiday) and the shop is closed it is a rare time for me to be home with Ella & Jim.  A couple of weeks ago I bought some Amy Butler Fabric and have been meaning to do something with it.  I drew a couple of concepts today, one which I have started on.  I am going to make a simple bag with an embroidery scene, with a contrasting strip of Amy's Fabric.  I also love photography (self taught), and decided to chronicle the step to completion. Hopefully in the next few days I may have a finished product and pattern to share.