What I've done with my time....

Well, I spent the last few weeks the latest victim of our economy. On a positive note, I had more time to do things around the house (I installed a pocket door and did some painting.) and of course work on my chainmaille! With anodized niobium I wrapped a Limoges cameo (pics coming soon) that my wife had wanted to turn into a necklace and started a sterling silver wrapped cabochon project but I ran out of wire. I also did 2 pieces with copper, the first a Full Persian Bracelet and the second, a Half Persian 3-1 Necklace. I also added to my line of keychains with a Dragonscale Keychain in orange & black anodized aluminum and bright aluminum. And finally I made a Double Byzantine Bracelet using sterling silver and anodized titanium finished with a sterling silver tube clasp.

Custom Order - Byzantine Bracelet

Here is my latest custom order piece. Yet again we have a Byzantine bracelet made using 20ga 1/8" sterling silver and anodized niobium rings. It is approx 7" long and is finished with a sterling silver lobster clasp. This is the first time I've worked with the niobium and found it a great experience. Thanks Jason for your order.

Custom Order - Byzantine Bracelet and Earring Set

Well, as mentioned earlier I had some custom projects come thru and here is the first one to be completed. It is a Byzantine bracelet and earrings set made with primarily gold-filled rings with accents of sterling silver in the connector links. Thanks Gary for your order.

Gold and (more) Silver are coming!

Rachael and I recently took part in a local craft fair. My chainmaille caught the eyes of a fair amount of people which was nice. I did learn quite a few things regarding my pricing, custom work, presentation, etc. so I don't see this as a completely wasted day.
Once thing I was asked about quite often was gold and silver items. I have done a piece or two with silver but nothing in gold; so far I've mostly favored copper, brass, and aluminum. Well this silver bracelet is my latest listing made using precious metals. I am working on designing a custom piece for a guy I work with as a Christmas gift for his wife.