My Artisan goods: Necklaces,earrings and bracelets

This is my first photo essay presentation of some of my creations for my new group, Artisan Goods. This will also serve as an example for group members on how to present your work.

I am scanning these items and hope they are clear enough for you to see details. I don't have a digital camera yet,so these will have to do for now. 

Note to members: Please title each photo within your essay as well as the individual photos shown in the sidebar feature.

If you are interested in additional info about any of my specific pieces,please contact me via Gather mail.

The following added info is provided to: fulfill the Gather TOS requirement of this article being "educational,informative,or entertainment" value of content which Staffer, MaryAnne suggested and says could be used as a "best practice" example to other artists who want to display their work on Gather...

there is no reason whatsoever to flag this content and this content has been approved by Gather. September 26, 2007

I have been creating jewelry and other art creations off n' on for several years....Once I returned to photography, I was inspired to incorporate some images as part of the design....Because the photos have to be re-sized to fit the charm frames, it is important to use simple subject matters that can still be detected clearly at such a diminutive size....the same goes with choosing a photo that is either one toning, or has a limited palette of vibrant colors...

I like to work with a variety of textures,shapes and colors....My native designs are contemporary even tho' some may contain traditional components....I like to use semi-precious stones as well as wood beads and stamped metals....

I don't sketch out designs beforehand and usually just choose some components in a pleasing palette that I like....I work rather quickly because I am always anxious to see the end result...

The names come easily to me upon viewing the finished piece...it is a good way to keep track of inventory,too.....

I was told by Gather that I can include a website link where my creations are sold publicly and will list that link here when available....Thanks for your mail queries and for stopping here!

Fog Photo Necklace...my original photo re-sized to fit a metal charm frame...from end of lobster claw clasp to connection ring, the silver plated chain measures approx. 22 1/2 " Limited to 10 at this time

Native Spirit Earrings...my original design...components are: sterling silver earwires and feathers,real Turquoise discs, Jet disc beads and hollow stamped metal beads...approx. 3 1/4" length....one of a kind...I will not duplicate this one,but may create others that are similar. The sterling feathers show up dark here,but they are shiny silver 

River Bracelet...one of a kind...approx. 8" length...components are: silver plated hammered chain, real Turquoise beads,Jet disc bead and semi-precious Reticulated Crystal Quartz

River Earrings...original design...approx. 1 3/4" Length....Components are: sterling silver earwires,black embossed glass beads,seed beads,real Turquoise beads and semi-precious Reticulated Crystal Quartz...one of a kind

**Southwest Necklace *SOLD*....original design...one of a kind...sterling plated chain with slide clasp...approx. 23" length...raku round beads (deep coral color),real Turquoise disc beads,and 2-sided molded round metal concho links.....

Urban Native Earrings *SOLD* (Dec.2008)....one of a kind...original design...approx. 3" length...sterling silver earwires...red and turquoise glass seed beads...silver plated feathers...molded metal beads and large stainless jump rings

Sunflower Photo Bracelet...one of a kind...original design...my sunflower photo re-sized to fit metal charm frame...mixed beads which include cloisonne,millefiori,foil glass,wire wrap glass,plated charms,Swarovski crystals, sterling stamped leaves,Czech glass and molded metal...approx. 8" length

if interested in knowing any "additional" info about a specific piece,please contact me via Gather mail.

Thank you for viewing and comments/ratings....cheers,gayle

copyright gh 2007  (some are still available Dec. 2008)