Hot from the kiln

New work from the kiln.

Vitreous glass enamel on fine silver leaves. I've used semi- transparent lead free enamel so the leaf veins will peek through. Wasabi green and a soft sea blue green that I ground and mixed myself.

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Hand forged sterling silver findings.

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Botanical, organic, earrings and necklaces. Available now in my shop.

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I had a long talk with myself. It's time to do work that challenges and inspires me instead of what is expected. Really, Sherry, it's ok. (more on that later in the week)

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Challenging yourself?

xoSherry

Behind the 8 ball

My wonderful elderly neighbor gave me these lovely vintage glass beads on a string as old as the hills. She loves to see what I'll create from the things she gives me.

They reminded me of cranberries. When we canoe in early fall we can sometimes see the cranberries floating to the top of the bogs. It's a beautiful sight.

I was pleased with the earrings and a few necklaces I made and put them in my shop with tags of fall and autumn.

But much to my surprise when browsing the gift guides last night, people were already tagging their red jewelry for Christmas. Man, I am always behind the 8 ball.

Isn't it romantic?

Oh, how I love fall. Romance is in the air, and I've been drawn to making a different type of jewelry because of it. I love naturally aged brass and stones that echo nature. I am one dichotomous girl these days.

But, if there's one thing I've learned in my years of art, no matter the medium, the hands have to follow, what the mind really wants. And perhaps in this case, the heart as well.