Monday 8 February 2016




Peter Pan

I had the opportunity to create this little collection of jewelry for the cast of a Vancouver High School production of Peter Pan.

Each pendant piece reads '2nd * to the right' and they have all been personalized with an initial on the star. I hope the cast love them! 

Peter Pan below is cut from 0.8mm thick silver by hand.




Tuesday 10 November 2015

THIS COMING WEEKEND!

If you're in the area, this event promises to be great. Come and see some local artists and craftspeople. I shall have many of my classic designs as well as some brand new designs including new charm bracelets below. 

Come and see the silver twinkle and shine!

New Bracelet Designs added to the Layered Range
 

Tuesday 6 October 2015

Cicada and Monarch Wings

 

Cicada and Monarch Butterfly Wings 

I loved making these designs. At last they are done and are available to buy online in my store. Each one will be made individually, so allow a week for production as it's approaching holiday season (oh yes it is!)




So here are the two designs on the sterling silver sheet. I used 0.8mm thickness, ideal for piercing this level of intricate design whilst being mindful of price and weight. My trusty saw is 25 years old, and wonky as heck, but I'm so used to it, I refuse to buy a new one!

Piercing out the design is therapeutic, I put CBC radio or a podcast on, and just relax in to it!

Peeling off the design is the moment of truth. 

The design has been refined using fine needle files built to get in tiny places. The split rings are going to be soldered.
I kind of like the fire stain and the colours the flux trails leave. But as it's not a permanent finish I'm going to pickle in a mild acid to get rid.
The cicada wing has been polished by hand at this point, working from 800 to 4000 paper, and then on to silicon wheels.

Polished with rouge, then tumbling with steel shot gives a high polished classic finish
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Wednesday 1 July 2015

Steak Earrings -Medium Rare? Done!

All polished and ready to ship out. 

I love making customized jewelry! If there's something you'd like made in silver, just drop me an email. Consultation is free and I'd love to hear from you. belindacarmichaelSJ@outlook.com



Sunday 28 June 2015

Searing Steak

T-Bone Earrings


I meant to take some more behind the scenes photos, but got carried away in making these custom T-Bone Steak earrings..and forgot! They are nearing completion - this is the last stage before pickling and polishing to an amazing shiny finish. Stay tuned....