Inspired by a Novel

A few weeks ago, I read Cyndere's Midnight by Jeffery Overstreet. It's the second book in it's series. To me it was about an heiress who...

Was married to the love of her life. However, tragedy found him in the ruins of another house while looking for survivors. After her husband died, Cyndere no longer accepted closed walls to be her playground or cage. She longed to end her life but something kept her from falling into the depths of that dark and unforgiving sea. During her sabbatical the heiress of House Bel Amica decided to sneak out at night to find acceptance for what she'd lost. Along the way she found new friends, dark dangers, healing waters and new strength. Therefore, out of her story this necklace of protection was born!

Introducing... Moonlight Path.

If you'd like to see more pictures of it... just click on the above photo.

So, what do you think? Leave a comment if you can about the necklace or the book. It doesn't matter. I must say that I enjoyed the book so much I made a necklace and named it after the book! ;0). And maybe that wasn't so wise. How did I forget about copyrights? I must have spaced out! Thanks sis for reminding me. So very sorry! It was my inspiration this time around, but it's name is now different (Moonlight path... necklace). By the way, the only connection that this necklace has to the book is that it inspired a handmade jewelry crafter. However, I still think you should read the book (if you haven't already ;0)).

Oh! And if you'd like more info about the book or more info about the Auralia's Colors series, just click to your heart's content. Or if you'd rather be routed to the author's blog The Looking Closer Journal, then go ahead.

Inspiration. Springing from surrounding works.

Jeeks

New items at SkySong

Hey Guys! Just a quick note... there's new items at SkySong. Also if you have your eye on a jewelry box act quick! They're one of a kind, so once they're gone, there're gone!

Speedy!
Jeeks

Sold Items 11/23 to 11/30

Hey guy's more items are gone this week. Join me in saying good bye to...

Simply... Aqua Blue Earrings. (CA)                Harlem Sweetie Excerpt... jewelry box. (UK)

  

Oranges and Mangos Earrings. (NC)               Playful Copper Feather Necklace. (MT)

  

Pink Seahorse Earrings. (NC)

If you'd like to see what other items SkySong Creations has to offer just click the link.

They're travelling farther than I have...*sigh*.

Jeeks

Sold Items 11/16 - 11/22

     Simply Aqua Blue Earrings. (CA)              Simplicity Necklace. (AZ)

Hey!
I thought I'd let you know when items sold at SkySong. Just so that you'd know what other buyers are interested in.
Insight...jewelry box. (KY)                              Beyond the Mountains. (NC)

Here they are! Above and below.

Harlem... jewelry box. (NJ)

To infinity and Beyond! :0)

Jeeks

A new day, month, and post!

Hey Everyone!

Sorry for not posting for such a long time, but that's over now. So what's new?!

Well! SkySong Creations has introuced a new jewelry box line called... Jewelry Box Expressions!

If you have time you should check them out. They are totally cute! Here's an example...

Short and to the point!
Jeeks

New Items!

Hey All! Just wanted to let you know there's new items at SkySong Creations. So, stop by if you can!

Jeeks

My 1st sell & 2 weeks notice.

Yay!! I finally had a sell :>D. Three of my items are nolonger my own.

• Fall Feather Copper Earrings
• To love a dove...necklace
• Pink Seahorse Earrings

Wow, you know it feels really great to finally sell on-line. It's so much harder to do when compared to in person.

Ok, so I have to tell you what my first customer said because then I'll have the guts to tell you my other news...

guardins4peace writes:

I have been visiting your site on several occasions. I love your designs! They are so unique. I look forward to reciving my set. I'm sure my friend is going to love the earrings I bought from you for her.

Thank you so much for your kind words guardins4peace.

Now, for my other news... yesterday I found out that wyeth is going to let their contracters go. They did it once earlier this year and now it has come again. My contract was supposed to last until december, but they are breaking that contract. Now my last day at my full time job is Friday, October 24, 2008. You know at first I was really sad because I'm really going to miss the people that I interact with everyday. However, I know that I can work to stay in contact with them. Plus, I knew I was leaving in December. So now that door will soon be closed, but my window will soon open. And, I don't mind the climb because it'll make me that much stronger. As for work, I'll have a little more time on my hands to make more new and exciting stuff for Christmas, at least I will until I find a new job or go back to school!

Other than that bit of news...yesterday was really a good day! And I will not let it keep me down because there's more to life as Stacie Orrico would say or sing. Plus, joy, peace and faith grows much deeper than ones reactions to change :>).

Just A Heads Up

Hey! I was just writing a quick note about SkySong Creations. Yeah...if you haven't heard it's this new shop on etsy.com. For now on there will be new items added to the shop...get this...EVERY WEEK! Lol. Ok, that's enough promotion for now, but here's the newest item added (there's others too).

Introducing..........Love My Links!

Let this bracelet remind you every day that love doesn't always have to be singular, but it's linked to the many other hearts that you touch every day. So, spread the love!This bracelet was created using copper and sterling silver wire, aged to perfection. It measures to about 8 inches.

With many hearts
Jeeks

More On Etching...

I promised to post more pictures of etching, so here they are!

Here are some drawings...

And here they are before aging...

And here are 2 of the ones made before...incorporated into their own respective pieces.

Introducing......................................................To Love A Dove

And................................................................I LOVE You More

Happy Etching!

Jeeks

What's Jeeks up to now?: Etching

First up on our news brief... what's up with Jeeks? :>)

Well, recently I wanted to learn a new way of designing pendants. So I read up on etching methods. Basically, one can transfer a design using printer ink, by hand drawing the image, stamping, removing wax, or even by using packing tape. Next etching solution is used to "eat" around the nonmetal components, or rather to "eat" the metal components. Two examples of solutions that can be used are ferric chloride or hydrochloric acid.

Side note: If you ever decide to etch on your own make sure you read up on the methods used. Be careful! If you make the solution yourself or buy them already made... read the MSDS, or safety information for each of the chemicals. Make sure you have the appropriate safety gear. And also find out where the chemicals can be properly disposed. You do not want anything to go wrong that could harm you or the environment. And also, if there is ever a spill find out the proper procedure that is used to clean it up. It is always good to know what you are working with. If you work with acids, find out what bases can be used to neutralize the solution and if it's a base find the acid. Also, it's good to know if any of the products of a reaction are harmful and how to deal with it appropriately. There's only one you and one world so protect them both!

Ok, so I didn't get to take pictures before the etching and ageing process, but here are some pictures of the product after those processes.

Completely black! The next step was to remove most of the oxidized or blackened layer. This can be done by using steel wool and/or a polishing cloth. And this is what it looks like now.

So, experiment done. Now I have 3 cool looking pieces of copper. The next step will be to file ruff and sharp corners down, make one or two holes, stamp the backs, and to incorporate them into a piece. However, that will be left for another time.

Jeeks