Amethyst set in sterling silver.
It is impossible to get a decent photograph in our house. This is why I have to make special trips to the barn for photos. But, when I am not working on other things, I am disinterested in trekking across the fields for one photo.
This weekend was used on a silversmithing class. This is what I made. It's a little large embellishment-wise for me but I stuck to the rules and I am pretty happy with the end result. I did fudge a little. No wire curlicues but I did go along with two of the rules- balls and castings. I just had to stop there. That was pushing it enough and, while I wanted to learn all the different facets of the game, I also wanted a piece I wouldn't have to hide or give away. So, I was a bit caught. I went as far as I could push myself and decided to stalk the girl next to me during the info on the curlicues.
The floors are done in the addition. And they look AWESOME! So today was about putting the room back together and trying to get ahead of the game. Really, I just felt like a slacker. I had plenty to do work-wise. But I can't ignore the home (cleanliness, organization, etc.) part of my life- contrary to my idea of a perfect life! And now, with the class this weekend, I have even more to do. Ideas aplenty!
