Featured Artist - Artists

Good Morning,

It happens on occasion that I am chosen for the Blog Ring feature and this week is my turn.  Instead of talking about myself, I thought I would share a list of those artists past and present that have participated, to keep the shops fresh in your mind.

In no particular order:

Yankee Burrow Creations

Sunworx

A Bead Thing

Lisianblue

Reflections

Lil' Bit Sassy

Brooklyn Bead Goddess

Fabric of My Mind

Reef Botanicals

Thunder Rose Leather

I Knit Quilt Sew

Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry, LLC

Uniqlets

Wyndwalker Creations

Chainmaille by MBOI

 Making The Best of It

The Alchemists Vessel

Blackbird Metalworks


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and 

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Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  We hope that we have inspired you to bookmark your favorite shops for your gift giving needs.

**Blog ring participants, past and present,  if I missed you, let me know and we'll correct that tout suite!

Studio News - Blackbird Metalworks

Hello there,

This morning I am happy to announce that I have finished the last of my tests and currently waiting for the Certification via the Postal Service, and that could be a while.

To celebrate, I opened Blackbird Metalworks (subject to change). 

 The shop is different from The Alchemists Vessel, which carries handmade Chainmaille and hand-assembled semi-precious gemstone bead jewelry.  Blackbird Metalworks will also incorporate high quality materials and standard of work for its solid metal hand forged jewelry pieces.   The shop will include but not be limited to, Fine Gemstone Jewelry, Original and Unique Wedding Rings, Cabochons and Faceted Stones, along side Hand-crafted jewelry findings from head pins to ear wires for making your own.

What does Blackbird Metalworks have on offer?  Four pieces that I have made during the class at my Studio (also known as the dining room table) with my tools and my hands.  OK, except for the Leaf Motif ring, I had to "borrow" a vulcanizer for that one, and I don't think the nice man that owns it will let me do that again...

Only Available on handmadeartists.com

Filigree Leaf Motif Sterling Silver Ring

Product Details:

This lovely one of a kind Fliigree design Leaf motif ring is hand cast, sanded and polished.  US size 8.  Perfect for nature admirers or those that don't want a large heavy piece on the finger.  Delicate and feminine in appeal, the band is handstamped 925.
The ring is slightly domed at the top where the filigree design is located.
Arrives in a ring box (shown in photos)
This ring may not be resized.

Sterling Silver and Genuine Turquoise Cross

Product Details:

This pretty little Sterling Silver cross is hand forged from start to finish.  Cut from a Sterling Silver sheet, stamped, antiqued, and completed with a hand set genuine Turquoise cabochon, matching Turquoise beads accent the chain.
21" total length.  Sterling Silver Chain, findings and Cross pendant.
Arrives boxed, ready for gift giving.

Black Onyx and Sterling Silver Pendant

Product Details:

Beautiful elegant, and appropriate for men or women.  Stunning and strong, it looks lovely suspended from a Sterling Silver Chain.  This was once a money clip, I think.  Up-cycled to become a pendant,, 1-1/2 x 3/4".  The original decoration had broken or fallen off.
Hand-sanded, cleaned and polished, and embellished with a genuine Black Onyx 10 x 8mm cabochon gemstones hand-soldered in to place for a secure and sturdy bond.
The pendant is available for purchase without the chain.  Please message the shop for details.

Malachite and Sterling Silver Ring

Product Details:

Gorgeous deep green genuine Malachite cabachon measures 10mm x 8mm.  Hand set in Sterling Silver, hand-soldered and detailed.  This ring is about a size US 6 to 6.5 and fits a pinky or ring finger comfortably.  May be stretched a little.
Ring shank is stamped, Sterling.

Repair Work

I would also like to share this Isis Ring.  Circa 1980s, Sterling Silver "Isis" ring.  This ring is commercially made and available through all kinds of Jewelry Supplies and Specialty stores.   This particular one belongs to my friend, and was in desperate need of some attention.

The ring shank has been repaired and re-soldered.  To complete the ring it has been re-shaped,  antiqued, hand-sanded and polished to its original mirror finish.  There is a small divot in the poor goddess's head.  This cannot be hammered or sanded out, instead at the request of the owner (as soon as she chooses one), the area will be drilled, polished and set with a gemstone.

Isis repaired and polished

Detail, that divot looks like it had to hurt.  Ouch!

The shank has been repaired and re-shaped, although out of focus the shank is now whole.

This little rings has obviously been worn for years and put through some heavy use.  Still it is pretty and with a little love may last another twenty plus years.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day. 

Five Great Gifts To Give - List 4

Good Morning,

If you're wondering why this is List 4 and not 5, it is because there was no post on January 1, 2013.

This morning, as usual we have five items that would make great gifts.  Valentine's Day, Weddings, Anniversary, Birthday.  Any of these items below would make a wonderful present, or you could always contact the artists and ask for something special.  They like to do that.

From: I Paint It Pretty

Painted Glass Jar/ Bowl With Lid

 

Description: This is a small round glass jar/ candy dish/ potpourri holder that has been painted with calypso blue and white flowers. There are two-toned leaves in vibrant greens that make this a real eye catcher. The jar has a lid so this would make a great sugar or sugar substitute bowl. It can be used as a candy jar or to hold potpourri. Or maybe on your dresser to hold small items. Put it where ever you'd like to add a little color.
5 in tall.

From: Jackie Guttuso Designs

Tree art, Original, Tree nursery art, Forest nursery art, Woodland nursery art, Modern tree art, Modern nursery art

 

This whimsical collage of a tree would be look great in any room but it would look especially nice in a forest or woodland themed nursery. It would also make a great baby shower gift.
It was created with acrylic paint on professional grade heavy watercolor paper.

It has white border,approximately 1/8". It comes unframed and unmatted.  View photo samples for framing suggestions.

Tea art collage, Original, Tea wall art, Tea cup art, Kitchen art, Kitchen collage, Original kitchen art, Affordable original art

 

This 5 x 7 tea collage is richly colored and textured and is an original, one of a kind piece. It was created with acrylic paint on professional grade heavy watercolor paper. It would make a unique gift for the tea lover or would look great hanging in the kitchen. I created it with lots of layers of color so that it will go with many different colors. It comes unframed and unmatted but you can view framing suggestions in the photos above.

Visit my shop to see other original kitchen collage art as well as original, whimsical kids art and ready to hang gallery wrap giclee prints and canvas giclee prints:


From: Sues Arts
  
Adjustable ring, Locket ring, picture ring, large ring, Hamsa ring, Antique bronze ring, Vintage ring, Metal ring

 

SOLD SEPARATELY BY #

Gorgeously beautiful, unique, charming and one of a kind locket ring.

Pictures can be added on each side for an additional fee of $5.
Just Email the photo you'd like me to insert and I'll send you a picture for your approval before to make sure you're happy with results before finalizing.

CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME

DELIVERED IN A GIFT BAG

Horseshoe charm, horse shoe charm, Good fortune charm bracelet, Charm bracelet

 

EACH BRACELET IS SOLD SEPARATELY SHOWING COLORS AVAILABLE

Beautiful horseshoe bracelet in antique bronze.

Many color stones to choose from

Please let me know which one you like since sold separately.

Delivered in a gift bag

Custom orders welcome

Thank you for stopping in and having a read.  We hope we have inspired you to take a look at some of the shops and other items they have on offer.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.