Spring - is it here yet? Spring Jewelry Trends

WOW!  It has been 2 months since I updated my blog.  It is a good thing that this is not a diary!

Hope that all is well and you enjoyed the somewhat spring-like day in NE Ohio if you live here.  I am just looking for a bit of sunshine to brighten my mood.  It is about this time of year that we all get anxious for warmer weather.  I think my dogs feel the same way. 

My classes at CIA are winding down and I have to say that I am disappointed.  I have very much enjoyed the time I have spend there and the instructor and assistant are great!  While I did learn a lot it was more of an open studio as there were a good number of students in the class.  This was great as it affording you the opportunity to work on what you wanted to work on vs. what the instructor was teaching.  I will going to look into a private lesson with the instructor as she is a very talented young lady!

In the class we learned about bezel setting and lost wax casting.  I already knew how to bezel set but learned some tips and tricks along the way.  As for casting, it was very fun as you create pieces out of wax and it turns into a lovely piece of metal jewelry.  I did, however, learn that the pieces tend to be a bit more porous than when working with sheet and VERY heavy. I guess that is why we started out in bronze and not sterling.  I have attached a flower I created in class which I made into a fun necklace by adding leather. This is the link to the actual listing on etsy which tells a bit more about it.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69867316/cia-necklace-flower-leather-beach-hippy

Art shows - I was particular which shows I entered this year as I really do not like to do a lot of them. Since I have a regular 9-5 job I like my weekends to make jewelry and do dog stuff.  As I have mentioned in previous posts, it is not an easy job, setting up/tearing down for an art show.  That being said, I am happy that I was accepted into the Chagrin Falls show - Art by the Falls in mid June!  Such a pretty venue and the weather should be wonderful! 

I will leave you with some spring jewelry trends which are reminiscent of the 70s  LOVE the belt!

Until next time...