Bits Of My Weekend
I don’t have too much to share as I spent most of my weekend in my jewelry class, but I did manage to go out for two wonderful meals, spend a little time making more shadow puppets with Billy, and take a couple long walks in the amazing weather. My class went well, because it’s such a short course (two weekends) there’s not a lot of time to do your own thing, and what we’re working on isn’t exactly my style. I also will never be able to make any of it again without access to all of that equipment, so I’m not sure what this will change in my own work if at all. I do love working with metal though, and want to take other classes to learn more! I made the ring in the photo above, but it’s kind of wonky in person – ha! We don’t use brass but I fished out a scrap piece to use for it.
It’s still gloriously warm (even warmer!) today. Oh sunshine, please do stay!!
ps. The awesome glass case is from this etsy shop gray to gold. Thank you Jessica for bringing it to my attention.
March 8th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
well at least the ring photographs well! i think it’s super cute.
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March 8th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Where are you eating dinner in the first [food] picture? Looks divine!!
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March 8th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
El Ay Si in Long Island City. Very cute and yummy comfort food.
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March 8th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
I love the ring! You did a swell job.
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March 8th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
I am totally amazed that you made that gorgeous ring! It’s so beautiful and looks really expensive!
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March 8th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
http://fancyjewels.com/product.php?id=robotBand_wedding
love the ring and so impressed with the smooth migration.
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March 8th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
that dinner looks amazing!
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March 8th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
i agree, i love that ring! looks great on your hand.
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March 8th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
I have gray nails too right now!
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March 8th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Love your ring! I had a jewelry class in high school (which is very rare!) and it was awesome to solder, polish, make bezels, set stones, and blow glass beads all year, but I feel your pain–it’s frustrating when you can’t use your new skills without their tools. The only tools that would have been reasonable to purchase for use outside of class the setup for blowing glass beads…but…considering we were 17 years old, maybe a little dangerous!
love your blog! :)
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March 8th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
I love that glass case with the cactus inside! It is so beautiful. :) And that ring is beautiful too.
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March 9th, 2010 at 12:49 am
that is one awesome, awesome ring!!
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March 9th, 2010 at 1:15 am
The ring is lovely. Love seeing pics of your city- its cool to see where other people live!
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March 9th, 2010 at 3:23 am
I love the nail polish. Is that OPI “Tickle My France-y”?
P.S. Your one friend in the stripes looks really annoyed with the other one. LOL
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:02 am
Looks like you had a great weekend. Is your hanging planter from Pigeon Toe? I like your ring too, makes me think how I miss wearing nail polish. That will come to an abrupt stop once you have an infant wanting to suck on your fingers. Someday I will again!
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March 9th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
wendy will forever have my heart every monday!
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March 9th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Yummy!! what kind of food were eating??? It looks delicious!!
lamia
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March 9th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
nice ring!
i agree with you about the short classes.
i try to make things on my own, or by watching videos on youtube, or on others tutorial sites.
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March 10th, 2010 at 9:40 am
I love love love the photos! Beautiful. But the second one in the restaurant reminds me a bit of “Final Destination”. Creepy. ;)
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March 10th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
fun! where are you taking your class? I’m taking one at the 92 street Y right now. it’s so much fun isn’t it?
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March 11th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Yay metalsmithing classes!! I remember when I took my first one. Words of advice… I would hold off buying all the tools for a while. There are a bunch of places where you can rent bench time (or if you’re ever in LA you can borrow mine:) It starts getting pretty pricey pretty fast to set up your own work space. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll see if I can help!
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