barbsjewelry

2012-01-27T00:15:00.000-06:00

The program series "Craft in America" is wonderful. I watched the episode on process yesterday. I think it was 50 minutes. This is a short preview.

http://pbs.org/craftinamerica

Port Clinton

2011-08-26T14:32:00.001-05:00

Booth # 193
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Port Clinton Art Festival

2011-08-26T14:27:00.001-05:00

I am off to set up!!
See you tomorrow!
BARB
lots of food music and ART

Port Clinton Art Festival

2011-08-26T08:25:00.001-05:00

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Set up is this afternoon and WHOO HOO the weather is great! we deserve it!!!!!!! The food and live music begins tonight. . 

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2011-08-08T23:29:00.001-05:00

Goodreads | Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated Into What America Eats by Steve Ettlinger - Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

2011-08-07T14:19:00.022-05:00

sherrysbookshelf

Click the link to view

My friend Sherry has created a booklist!

2011-08-03T13:33:00.000-05:00

Artwork is such a personal thing! Artwork that captivates is even more amazing. I am drawn to his images. Here are a few more views of Steffen Dam's work!
I wish I could purchase his work, maybe one day.
Check out the links!
http://www.damogkarlslundglas.dk/showpage.aspx?sideid=64
Barb

2011-08-03T13:19:00.001-05:00

Dam & Karlslund Glas

Steffen Dam

I think his work is amazing!

Two links to his websites follow! I could spends hours looking at these pieces!

Barb

http://www.artnet.com/artists/steffen-dam/

http://www.damogkarlslundglas.dk/showpage.aspx?sideid=30

2011-08-03T13:14:00.002-05:00

Steffen Dam
I think his work is amazing!

Two links to his websites follow! I could spends hours looking at these pieces!

Barb
http://www.artnet.com/artists/steffen-dam/
http://www.damogkarlslundglas.dk/showpage.aspx?sideid=30

Whisper

2011-07-12T00:37:00.001-05:00

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Poor little Whisper....
Friday she started coughing nonstop for 20 - 30 minutes at a time. Saturday morning, we took her to the vet. She always coughs because she has chronic bronchitis, but this was so much more intense!
This is in her throat and probably bacterial. More drugs and $$$$. She is the most expensive rescue doggie we ever had!
She seems to be improving bit by bit. She is at least 12, but her heart is good!

My son just came to town!

2011-07-01T23:57:00.001-05:00

We had dinner with Daniel and Elana. Excellent food and conversation. Elana has not been to Chicago since high school so they are official tourists seeing the sights.

Highland Park Festival of Fine Craft is this weekend!

2011-06-22T19:35:00.001-05:00

Don't Miss This Weekend's Fabulous Outdoor Festival of Fine Craft
on Sheridan Road in Highland Park!

This weekend, come to Highland Park for the Festival of Fine Craft
on Sheridan Road between Central and Elm!

There will be 120 amazing artists from across the country, as well as lively music and delicious food throughout the weekend.

Hope to see you in Highland Park
at this highly anticipated annual event!

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

--
Barbara Sucherman
Barbara Sucherman Designs, Ltd.

Highland Park, IL 60035
847-433-6182

bsucherman@gmail.com
www.bsucherman.com

http://BarbsSilverJewelry.etsy.com
http://bsucherman.blogspot.com

Hardware Stores welcome

2011-06-11T02:17:00.001-05:00

Have Fun with Hardware!

Amazing Highlights from

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores

©2011 Steve Ettlinger

Note for the denser folks amongst us:

All of these items are in the book and found in most hardware stores!

MOST INTRIGUING ITEMS:

GIMLET

NUT DRIVER

PLUMB BOB

BONE WRENCH

SHANTY CAP

PAINTER'S MITT

WINDOW ZIPPER

OAKUM

SPUD WRENCH

STAR DRILL

BUTT CHISEL

INVISIBLE HINGE

HURRICANE ANCHOR

CLOSET AUGER

ACORN NUT

GROOVER

Erotic, suggestive, and X-rated items, depending on your mood and pronunciation:

UNDRESSED STONE

X-RATED SANDPAPER

ECCENTRIC NIPPLE EXTRACTOR

NIPPLE PULLER

FLEXIBLE SHAFT

DEEP THROAT SOCKET WRENCH

DEEP THROAT C-CLAMP

HICKEY

END NIPPERS

STUD FINDER

TUNG OIL

PRICK PUNCH

BUTT MARKER

RUBBER KNEE PADS

ZOOLOGICAL ITEMS:

CAT'S PAW

PINCH DOG

LINE DOG

PIG'S FOOT

CROW'S FOOT

CHICKEN LEG

SNAKE (2 kinds!)

HAWK

SAW HORSE

FLY CUTTER

BUTTERFLY TROWEL

BUTTERFLY HINGE

via everythingsoldinhardwarestores.com

Our good friend, Steve Ettlinger has written this book, a terrific Fathers Day Gift!
Now available in all digital formats. Also, as a regular BOOK.
Check it out,
Barb Sucherman

2011-05-19T13:58:00.000-05:00

2011-05-19T13:57:00.000-05:00

William Blake

This is one of my favorite quotes:

Quotation #29380 from Classic Quotes:

To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
William Blake English engraver, illustrator, & poet (1757 - 1827)

Textures

Look closely at the details!

Face?

In the Wind

Lichen

William Blake

2011-05-19T13:17:00.001-05:00

Check out this website I found at mail.google.com

This is one of my favorite quotes:

Quotation #29380 from Classic Quotes:

To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
William Blake
English engraver, illustrator, & poet (1757 - 1827)

Inspirations

2011-05-19T12:06:00.001-05:00

Every day, I walk my dogs. Sometimes it is crappy out, sometimes beautiful. I try to think of it as an opportunity to be outside. Certainly Dervish and Whisper LOVE OUTSIDE... no matter what kind of weather it is! So, by their influence, I decided that these little walks would be inspiration walks.

I bring my camera and a bag, in case I see something beautiful, interesting, fragile or collectible>

Daily, I find an object of inspiration. Cool sticks, branches, robin eggs (such wonderous color annd all different). I have quite a colection and in some way, it will be in my art!

The Tiger by William Blake

2011-05-19T11:48:00.001-05:00

Check out this website I found at mail.google.com

One of my favorite poems.
William Blake. 1757–1827

The Tiger

TIGER, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

In what distant deeps or skies 5
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder and what art
Could twist the sinews of thy heart? 10
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand and what dread feet?

What the hammer? what the chain?
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? What dread grasp 15
Dare its deadly terrors clasp?

When the stars threw down their spears,
And water'd heaven with their tears,
Did He smile His work to see?
Did He who made the lamb make thee? 20

Tiger, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?

Silver

2011-05-05T22:04:00.001-05:00

Silver prices are going DOWN!

From Big Trees to Tiny Moss

2011-04-27T09:39:00.001-05:00

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From the giant trees with muscular branches and strength, to the tiny mosses, beauty, delicate, intricate details are every where in the world, if you just take the time to LOOK.

Inspiration Walks

2011-04-27T09:29:00.001-05:00

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Taking my dogs for a walk in the park in the cold wet spring can be depressing....
Until I take out my camera and look at EVERYTHING up close. Just like the dogs!!! ( minus the sniffing and tasting )
Exhilaration sets in and my eyes are transfixed! And my brain is engaged!

Invitation to view Barbara Sucherman's Picasa Web Album - 2011 04 17

2011-04-18T09:06:00.001-05:00

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2011 04 17

Apr 17, 2011
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Lichen and moss

2011-04-15T09:53:00.001-05:00

We have been watching the changes around us.

Lichen

2011-04-15T00:03:00.001-05:00

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I have been studying the moss and lichen this spring. The patterns and textures are amazing!
Theses photos just blow my mind!

2011-01-25T23:52:00.000-06:00

Puzzle Necklace and Pendants.

Puzzle Earrings, Pendant and 3Shape Necklace.
The pendants are shown on Oxidized silver chains in 16" or 18". Delicate gold-fill or silver chains are also available!

2011-01-25T23:39:00.000-06:00

PUZZLE SERIES:

Oxidized silver and 12K gold-fill puzzle earrings on a french earwire.

They are shaped and cut individually so that no two are exactly alike. Random alphabet letters embellish the surface!

2011-01-23T08:24:00.006-06:00

Well, our back door (sliding patio doors) has officially frozen itself shut! Wintertime blues! The dogs are totally confused!

Edward Sucherman & Associates LTD.

2011-01-17T02:00:00.000-06:00

Edward Sucherman & Associates LTD.

The marketing expert

2010-12-31T16:12:00.000-06:00

Mr. snowman has fallen down on the job!
He is now smashed!

2010-12-31T16:09:00.000-06:00

Mr. Snowman has had too much to drink!

2010-12-26T17:10:00.000-06:00

At our front door

Winter in Chicago
It must have snowed another 10 " last night!

Lake Effect snow....

Our Patio

Of course, there has to be a cool snow man, dressed for the weather.

2010-11-04T13:44:00.000-05:00

These are some of the photos for our Alaska Cruise in September. These were taken on Sept. 4.

In Vancouver we had dinner overlooking the harbor. What an amazing sunset!

Cool gnarly tree!

We did not have a lot of time to spend in Vancouver, so we took a tour. Stanley Park was quite nice.

We stopped at a market near the harbor, had lunch and wished there was more time to spend before boarding the ship for our journey. We will just have to return to Vancouver some day!

2010-11-04T03:03:00.003-05:00

Pansies - Barbara Sucherman - Picasa Web Albums

2010-10-02T14:09:00.001-05:00

November 13, 2010 - February 12, 2011
Public programs and events overview : SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Ray Yoshida Retrospective at the Art Institute of Chicago's new Modern Wing.
This was one of my professors at the Art Institute of Chicago. He was a major inflence on my creative life! Check out this show.

2010-08-22T14:39:00.022-05:00

Port Clinton Art Festival

Downtown Highland Park, IL

My booth is usually on Second Street

in front of New Balance Shoes

August 28 - 29, 2010

Saturday and Sunday

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

www.amdurproductions.com
http://barbjewelry.com

I hope to see you there!
Barb

Gmail - Port Clinton Art Fair is next weekend - bsucherman@gmail.com

2010-08-12T15:19:00.000-05:00

Pansies set in silver with Resin

Oxidized Silver and Gold Filled Pansy Earrings $85

2010-08-11T11:07:00.000-05:00

Oxidized Pansy Earrings in Silver and Gold Fill, $85.

Oxidized Silver Pansy Earrings $85

2010-08-11T11:05:00.000-05:00

Oxidized Silver Pansy Earrings, about 5/8" $85.00

2010-08-01T23:19:00.000-05:00

Uptown Art Fair
Minneapolis, MN
August 6 - 8, 2010
Earrings: Pansy Seeds in Silver with Resin
and 22K Gold Leaf

2010-08-01T16:15:00.000-05:00

For the past few days, I have been waking up early and feeling energized. If I can harness the feeling it would be really great! Taking photos does it for me some times.
I feel as though a switch was flicked on!

Dervish has lost his head discovering new things in the world!

2010-08-01T11:46:00.000-05:00

Beach Artifact Necklace

Pansy Seed Necklace

The next place I go is...

Minneapolis, MN for the Uptown Art Fair. This is a huge event.
My booth will be on Hennepin Avenue, BOOTH # 417 and the rest of the show continues into the residential Mall Area.The show hours are:
Friday Noon - 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

http://www.uptownartfair.com
I hope to see you there!
Barb

2010-07-19T02:46:00.000-05:00

I have a different booth in Ann Arbor... now it is #121. A few spaces over. Still at the Ann Arbor Street Fair, the Original! See you there!
Barb

2010-07-19T02:35:00.000-05:00

A NEW GROUP JUST FOR ANN ARBOR! NECKLACE AND EARRINGS with pansy seed pods.
Look closely, nature's forms are so amazing. Just like delicate granulation encased in resin. A few petals and gold leaf in an oxidized silver form.
The charms can be worn separately or together.

2010-07-19T02:29:00.000-05:00

My Good friend Gusty and Ed in New York!

2010-07-19T02:27:00.001-05:00

Eyes in the Subway are watching

2010-06-03T23:15:00.000-05:00

A new necklace with puzzle piece shapes.

2010-05-22T13:34:00.000-05:00

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR, THE ORIGINAL

BOOTH # A126 on Ingalls Mall

2010-04-24T12:47:00.000-05:00

My good friend Toby was in Chicago. We walked past Millenium Park.
Beautiful and truly wonderful to see her.
We were in school at the Art Institute together...

2010-04-08T18:55:00.000-05:00

I think that this is the link!!!

http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&gid=123425&discussionID=14608217&goback=%2Eanh_123425

2010-04-08T18:08:00.005-05:00

All of these great resources and so little time. I wish they could all link together. Some will post to each other when you set it up correctly. And then, when you would rather not post to all... oops. I forgot how to do THAT thing. As a creative person, I like to be able to do it all. And understand it.. and be in control of it. But it all takes time to really learn.
And it takes time away from new designs and true creativity.
I know I am not the only one who suffers from this problem.
This morning I read a discussion on Linked In about some of this. I will post that link, if any one is interested.

2010-04-02T15:53:00.020-05:00

This ring makes a real statement ! It is silver and 18K gold. It features a rectangular carnelian cabochon, an oval rose quartz and a pearl. The carnelian is an oasis between the differing elements in the ring.

Animal rescue

2010-03-30T21:04:00.001-05:00

2010-03-30T19:42:00.000-05:00

I decided to go to the WDCC meeting in Milwaukee. There was to be a panel discussion on internet and facebook marketing. I thought if I could learn one thing... it would be a worthwhile trip. The meeting was to be at Mount Mary College at 5:30.
I had been there many times. Did not bring my GPS. I left my house at 4:30.... I'd be about 15 minutes late. I got off at Good Hope Road, made the turn... and the sign says Cardinal Stritch College. OOOOPs. Long story short.... with my cell phone and google, I made my way to Mount Mary where I had never been!
... I arrived at 7:30 pm....
The meeting ended at 8:00 pm.
Lesson: I should NEVER go anywhere without my little GPS.

2010-02-09T17:48:00.001-06:00

2010-01-06T16:44:00.002-06:00

Oxidized Beach Artifacts

2010-01-06T16:43:00.012-06:00

Oxidized Beach Artifacts
Some of my most recent pieces.

2009-11-23T13:53:00.005-06:00

Oxidized Artifacts Collection

2009-11-23T13:50:00.001-06:00

Oxidized Artifacts Collection

2009-11-23T13:35:00.003-06:00

This is a wonderful idea. Think of all of the For Rent signs in Malls and Shops in your area! Fill them with Artists, events and studios!
Check out this article
Can Art Save a Mall?

Reinventing America Parade.com

2009-11-20T14:12:00.002-06:00

Resin Pendants

Little experiments with new materials

2009-10-27T00:34:00.002-05:00

From Neat to Heaps.

I have much to organize! My work bench in my kitchen.

2009-10-27T00:30:00.000-05:00

This is my Old Studio. I am going to miss it a LOT.

2009-09-14T16:23:00.002-05:00

I am moving my studio. What a nightmare.

2009-09-03T14:16:00.002-05:00

No one should die because they cannot afford health care, and no one should go broke because they get sick. If you agree, please post this as your status for the 24 hours.

2009-08-24T18:33:00.001-05:00

This is a new mezzuzah. It is oxidized silver and 18K gold.

Fused Glass Slide Show

2009-08-19T21:52:00.001-05:00

2009-08-11T21:19:00.006-05:00

Dervish, Whisper and I took a walk in Fink Park around the pond. Come along with us. It was just beautiful!

2009-07-21T16:59:00.003-05:00

I am home after surviving two Michigan Shows!

I love doing the shows... but I am pooped

2009-06-15T15:43:00.006-05:00

Barbara Sucherman’s Summer Show Schedule 2009

Highland Park Festival of Fine Craft
Booth # 125 on Sheridan Road, between Central Ave. and Elm Place, Highland Park, IL
June 27 - 28, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
www.theartcenterhp.org

Krasl Art on the Bluff
Booth # 155 Overlooking Lake Michigan, Saint Joseph, MI
July 11, Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
July 12, Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
www.krasl.org

Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
Booth # 113 on State Street near the Michigan Union, Ann Arbor, MI
July 15 - July 17, Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
July 18, Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ann Arbor Convention Bureau 800-888-9487 or www.theguild.org

Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts & Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee, WI
August 8 - 9, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
www.wdcc.org

Port Clinton Art Festival
West of the train tracks in Downtown Highland Park, IL
My Booth is usually on the east side of Second St. just south of Central Ave.
August 29 - 30, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
www.amdurproductions.com

http://silverdesignjewelry.com
http://BarbsSilverJewelry.etsy.com
http://bsucherman.blogspot.com

2009-06-01T15:08:00.008-05:00

This is a link to my ETSY site

2009-05-27T14:09:00.004-05:00

Clip on earrings in silver, 18K gold, crazy lace agate, shell fragments.
The pendant contains fused glass and a stone called rhyolite.
These are some of my newest oxidized silver pieces.

2009-05-14T22:42:00.003-05:00

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2009-04-04T16:22:00.003-05:00

Beach Glass and Pebble Earrings

Double Bubble Earrings, the drop is detachable

Three Piece Earrings: Azurite, Glass, Turquoise, Silver, 18K Gold

Barbara will be appearing at:
Avalon Art Gallery: Glass
April 17 -19, 2009
If you happen to be in the neighborhood, it is a really beautiful gallery. And, come to see Barb's new work.
Hope to see you!
Barb

2009-04-02T14:21:00.011-05:00

Barbara Sucherman

will be exhibiting her jewelry at

Avalon Gallery

425 East Atlantic Ave.

Delray Beach, FL

April 18, 19 & 20,2009

during the

Delray Beach Delray Affair

along Atlantic Avenue

10 am to 6 pm

580 Exhibitors

"This is the greatest Arts, Crafts,

Food and Entertainment Festival

under the Sun." Connie Mettler, ArtFairInsider

2009-03-14T12:06:00.010-05:00

New Oxidized Pendant

This is the pendant I just completed. It is 1 1/2" x 3 1/2", sterling silver, 18K gold and it contains piece of shell which is bezel set. I have oxidized the pendant and chain. I have mixed feelings about blackened silver. If I show this piece, I will need to create companions. It cannot be the only one like it. What do you think? Would you buy something with this look? Would you wear it?

2009-03-08T21:41:00.007-05:00

Patty's Bead

This piece was fun to do. My friend Lou wanted a gift for his wife. He envisioned some sort of pendant or large bead with a Ginkgo Leaf and a Japanese Maple Leaf on it. Perhaps one on each side. These leaves are both part of Patty's imagery in her clothing design. So, I got to work.

I had to find images to work from... should I etch these leaves? I tried many variations. I created many proto-types. Perhaps, they will be the seed of a new series!

First, I created two halves of the bead. I assumed that I would just solder the parts together. Then, I thought about it opening...what's inside? How will it close? The bail, hinge and latch were resolved.This is the finished piece. Both Lou and Patty were thrilled. Lou took the photographs for me.

Thanks, Lou!!!!

2008-12-27T15:12:00.011-06:00

Mystery Treasures 3 Separate Pendants: Silver, 18K, domed quartz cabochon, pearls, beads, glass. Left to right: MTR12/N 5/8” $145, MTR15F/N 3/4 ‘’ $250, MTR15/N 7/8” $195.

2008-12-27T13:15:00.005-06:00

2 Mystery Treasures Pendants: The pendant on the left: double sided, silver, 18K, quartz crystal, pearls, beads. MTR12DA/N 5/8" x 1.5" $220 On the right: single sided, all silver. MTR12F/N 5/8" X 1.5" $185.

2008-12-27T12:31:00.003-06:00

Mystery Treasures Three-Part Pendant #1: This exquisite piece is resembles a figure. The face is leaf shaped, and the head is a see-through watch crystal window filled with beads, pearls, gems, and an 18K gold background. The center section includes half oval breasts of watch crystal and gems, and the bottom piece is rutilated quartz (a clear quartz stone with golden rods of the mineral, rutile running through it).MTBX3-P/N 1.75” x 3” $1950

2008-12-10T16:24:00.002-06:00

Mystery Treasures Spiral Pin/Pendant:
Silver, 18K, watch crystal window, pearls, glass beads, "gems".
This piece is like a maze, the treasures appear and disappear, a changing piece of artwork to wear.3 1/2" x 1 1/4". $975.

Earth & Moon #2: The three dimensional surface of the larger, domed portion of this elegant pendant has all the textures of a planet as seen from space, complete with land masses and water (including a pearl). The bottom section represents a moon in orbit. This piece is deeply domed , hollow constructed and has 3 moveable sections. Made of & highly textured silver, 18K gold, pearl, and a fused glass drop with silver & 22K gold leaf. 3” x 1.4” x ¾ “. $595
Big Bead #9 Necklace:
This is a major statement piece. Nine large, three-dimensional pierced silver “beads” circle the neckline. A one-of-a-kind, intricate keyhole latch, invented by Barbara, turns to lock the piece. Necklace dimensions are 16" x 1 3/4". $1950.

2008-12-09T18:29:00.001-06:00

Personage: 2 piece hollow bead post earrings. Silver, 18K gold, pearls. 3/8” x 1 ¼”. $150.

2008-12-09T00:29:00.002-06:00

Life Line Locket:

This pendant opens! Remove one hinge pin and the door opens, revealing personal “treasures” and “arterial” cast branches. The interior of the piece suggests internal human organs, spinal column or a maze/obstacle course for the contents. This arch shaped pendant is silver and 18K gold with a watch crystal window.1 3/8” x2 ½”. $1150.

2008-12-08T17:15:00.001-06:00

3 Ocean Pearl Pins: Fused glass with 22K gold leaf touches emulate gold doubloons, lost at the bottom of the sea, the colors surfacing from beneath the sand of the ocean floor. The pins are sterling silver, 18K gold, fused glass & pearl. The pins are available in black, cobalt blue or cranberry red. 3/8” x 2 ¾”. $160 each.

2008-12-08T16:41:00.003-06:00

Ocean Pearl 8 Link Bracelet & Earrings: Silver textures, shapes, and forms were molded from beach shells that Barbara found on Maui beaches. The bracelet is 1” x 8”. Fused black and clear glass are combined with silver and 22K gold leaf to create these rich looking stones. The bracelet closes with a hand-made toggle catch. $375. The post earrings (5/8” x 7/8”) can have a clear or black background. $135. Clip earrings $145.

2008-12-08T16:34:00.002-06:00

11 Piece Ocean Pearl Necklace: This is the statement piece that led to the Ocean Pearl Collection. Silver, 18K, fused glass with silver & gold leaf inside, and freshwater pearls create this dramatic 18" necklace. The center piece is ¾” x 2”. Silver textures, shapes, and forms were molded from beach shells that Barbara found on Maui beaches. The 11 individual pendants can be re-arranged or worn separately. $650.

2008-12-08T16:06:00.001-06:00

Earth and Moon #2: The three dimensional surface of the larger, domed portion of this elegant pendant has all the textures of a planet as seen from space, complete with land masses and water (including a pearl). The bottom section represents a moon in orbit. This piece is deeply domed , hollow constructed and has 3 moveable sections. Made of & highly textured silver, 18K gold, pearl, and a fused glass drop with silver & 22K gold leaf. 3” x 1.4” x ¾ “. $595

2008-12-07T13:45:00.017-06:00

Vast Landscape: An aerial view of a new world, including fissures with rivers running through then, farm land, ravines, and rows of rice-shaped markings. A pearl divides the piece, emerging, breaking out, leaping forward, erupting in a new birth. This piece is both a pin & pendant. It is 1.75” x 2.75” x .4” $495.

Comet & Planet Earrings:

2008-12-02T15:26:00.004-06:00

Volcano:

This piece is part of ther Little Village Series. Silver, 18K, fused glass, beach pebble & pearls (white & peacock colors). It is deeply domed and dramatic. The bottom drop is detachable. 1.5" x 3" x .75". Pendant is $650. The chain is separate.

2008-11-15T23:43:00.008-06:00

Cuff & Vessels
Ancient Vessel #1
Ancient Vessel #2
Found Cuff (view #1)
Found Cuff (view #2)

2008-11-15T23:20:00.009-06:00

Pearl Earrings:
Silver, 18K, fused glass with 22K gold leaf, "peacock" pearl drops can be detached.
1/2" x 1 1/2". $195.
Pearl Earrings:
"Peacock" pearl posts, silver, 18K. Hollow formed leaf drops are detachable.
3/8" x 7/8". $225.
Couple Not Speaking:
White & silver pearls, silver, 18K. The silver pearl drops detach.
1/2" x 1 1/4". $225.
Pearl Earrings:
Silver, "peacock" pearls, dangle from a textured earwire.
1/2" x 1 1/4". $125.

2008-11-15T23:00:00.007-06:00

Venetian Glass Pendant:
Silver, 18K, lime green, $275.

2008-11-15T15:39:00.002-06:00

Venetian Glass Earrings:

Silver & Murano glass beads with lime green & 22K gold. You can see the glass from the back, too. $195.

2008-11-12T13:49:00.002-06:00

Spring 2008

2008-11-09T00:58:00.014-06:00

SOFA SHOW:
Friday, my mom & I went to the SOFA* (sculpture, objects, functional art) Show at Navy Pier, in Chicago. As always, it was fun (I see lots of friends and spend time with my mom) and it was exciting! There was so much wonderful work, my head is spinning with ideas!
All of the sculpture at the show, made me think about "Little Village" group. I have more thoughts on these.

2008-11-05T16:40:00.014-06:00

I Love the Beach
pendant is beach glass, fused glass, pearl & pebble. There is movement in this silver & 18K piece. The tube bead & pebble can be removed. The green "heart" can be worn alone.

Carnivale
pendant is part of the Village Series. It is silver & 18K with crystal & glass beads. There is lots of wild movement. The bottom section spins like a carousel.

2008-11-05T14:09:00.009-06:00

Spiral & Triangle:
Patchwork Wire Earrings
Silver, gold-fill, 18K, pearl, glass bead earrings.
The triangular bead is hollow constructed & 1/4" deep x 5/8" wide. The earrings are 2.5 " long. $285.
4 Piece Ballet:
Interchangeable Patchwork Earrings.
Silver, 18K gold, glass beads. 3/8" x 3". The 3 sections at the bottom are detachable and can be re-arranged. Fun and elegant. $225.

Petroglyph Earrings : Silver & 18K hollow constructed wire earrings. 1/2" x 1 7/8". $225.

2008-11-04T12:10:00.011-06:00

Beach Glass & Pebble Earrings:
Silver & 18K gold. 3 part jaunty wire earrings. 5/8" x 2".
$295.

2008-11-02T19:25:00.007-06:00

Fall 2008

2008-11-02T19:03:00.006-06:00

Spring 2008

2007-11-09T18:08:00.001-06:00

Barb in the studio