Friday, August 31, 2012

Project Runway Season 10, Episode 6: Fix My Friend


Season 10, Episode 6: Fix My Friend
Air 8/24/12
My Lifetime, Thursdays 9pmPST
The designers had to design a makeover look for a friend in need.
For our EtsyMetal Translation: 
Find a piece of jewelry that you made that you weren't satisfied with and give it a makeover. (Or use a piece of jewelry that you didn't make and give it a makeover) Please post a before and after picture.
Make it work!!
Before:
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After:
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“A lady came to me two days ago with these earrings and asked me if I can make something with them. 
I made an agreement with her - I don't know what the stones are. I'll think of something ...but if I ruin them - that will be OK with her. She agreed.”


Before:
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After:
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“I made this piece in the past year. I had made all the little moth parts, but wasn't sure how to put them together, so I ended up stringing them like beads on heavy beading wire, with turquoise beads in between. I just didn't like the way it worked. The metal pieces would slide back and forth and sometimes you could see the beading wire, sooooo....
...I unstrung it and made a copper wire chain, (each part of the chain is fused together) attaching each piece to a copper link. I'm much happier with it because I know where the pieces are going to fall and I like the copper chain much much better.”

Before:
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After:
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“I finally have one! I made this ring several years ago and it never quite worked.
So I sawed the top off, drilled and torch riveted a quartz drop on blackened chain. I consider it a 'future primitive' pendant and am much happier with it!”

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Our next challenge:
Season 10, Episode 7: Oh My Lord and Taylor Air 8/30/12
My Lifetime, Thursdays 9pmPST
To celebrate the 10th season, the designers get a chance to be part of the 10 piece Project Runway Capsule Collection at Lord & Taylor that will be sold in stores and online. They had to design a cocktail or evening dress for Lord & Taylor customers that will retail in the $200 to $300 price range. A designer from each of the other nine seasons has also created a look and the dress must fit in with the collection. The winning look will be manufactured by Lord & Taylor along with the others and sold online and at the flagship store. The dress will also be displayed in the window.
For our EtsyMetal Translation:
Design a sophisticated piece of jewelry for evening wear. Something that could go into production. You can choose one of the PR Lord and Taylor designs to complement or for inspiration, check them out here: http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/CMS/PRDress_Dress.cfm

Make it work!!

Deadline: Thursday, September 6 by midnight, your time.

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**Guidelines for Guest Submissions**
Please read this every week as there may be small updates and changes. The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made specifically for that week's challenge. Then post a link to your challenge creation in this week's comment area before the deadline.
*We are only accepting guest submissions from our blog comment area at this time, insert your links there. Then Please cross-post this to your Blog, Flickr, Etsy, etc. and tag them with "EMPR 10.3" We will post your name with a link and a picture of your piece on our blog. The deadline for guest submissions will be Thursday at 12:00 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts and the new challenge will go up the Friday after the new episode airs.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Members' News for September

Well, it's been one long hot summer for those of us doing outdoor art shows and I, for one, am happy to see fall arriving soon.  Here's some places that you can see the work of our fantastic Etsy Metal team members in Sept.

Jennifer Lawler of Jen Lawler Designs will be participating in several art shows in September.
Market Day in Des Moines Iowa
The Davenport Beaux Arts Festival in Davenport Iowa
The Beaverdale Days Festival in Des Moines Iowa
The Octagon Arts Festival in Ames Iowa

Danielle Miller has several bits of news this month:
-She will be participating in Indie Craft Parade in Greenville, SC from September 7-9
-She will be participating in the Wedding Festival in Greenville, SC on September 13th
-She will be begin teaching Beginning to Intermediate Silversmithing at Tryon arts and Crafts School. Classes will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5pm, or Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 pm. The classes run for 6 weeks, starting September 12, 2012, ending October 17th



Beth Cyr has a new public studio/office space and will be accepting appointments for local couples wishing to have wedding rings made. (or anyone willing to drive to Athens, GA) More to come in the next few weeks as everything is set up and decorated!

Kate Jones has an event in Sept.: Jamaica Plain Open Studios! She has participated since 1995, and nearly every year since. Sept. 22-23. 11am to 6pm.

Jennifer Atkins Lisa, also known as Quench Metalworks, will be showing at the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine, September 21, 22, and 23.

Amuck design(Andrea Ring) will be at the Plaza Art fair in Kansas City Sept. 21-23

2Roses was recently commissioned to produce several pieces to accompany the nationally touring exhibition "Read My Pins", Jewelry from the collection of Madeline Albright.
2Roses will also be speaking at the Textile Association of Southern California on Sept 29th, 2013.

Finally, I also have a bit of news myself.  L. Sue Szabo was accepted into 2 national juried shows opening this month.
One is "From Our Perspective", a national multi-media show of women's art.  This is in Detroit, MI and runs from Sept 27-Oct 26,2022.
The other is American Craft Today at The Bascom in Highlands, NC.  This runs Sept 22- Dec 29th and is a multi-media show

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congrats to all our members on their accomplishments and good luck to all at your upcoming shows!

Til next month, happy metalsmithing.
And don't forget to ask Auntie EM a question!
Sue

Friday, August 24, 2012

“What’s New”



Hello and welcome to “what’s new” on EtsyMetal team.

Every Saturday I show you what we made new in our members shops.
Visit our shops and love our art .

The EtsyMetal mark is your assurance of hand made craftsmanship, quality, and that the artist follows ethical trade practices.



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SCJ Jewelry Design                              LSueSzabo


34 
Michele Grady Designs                        wildflowerdesigns


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Sarah Hood Jewelry                            victoria takahashi/experimetal


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betsybensen                                            katejonesjewelry


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LjBjewelry                                              Quercus Silver


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Inbar Bareket                                        simplyMegA


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e5jewelry                                                 2Roses


Visit our members shop and support our creation.
Have a wonderful weekend and visit us next Saturday with more beautiful new jewelry.
Inbar

Project Runway: Season 10; Episode 5 - It's My Way on the Runway

Season 10, Episode 5: It's My Way on the Runway
Air 8/16/12
My Lifetime, Thursdays 9pmPST
The designers had to create a cohesive collection for a working woman. They worked in teams and had a professional photo shoot with the winners having their collection in a fashion spread in Marie Clair magazine.
For our EtsyMetal Translation:
Create a collection for a working woman. Try taking a stylish photo of the collection in a working woman setting and for those of us that have blogs (in addition to the EM blog) let's post the entries as a fashion spread.

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“I grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, a steel city. My collection is made for the steel town working woman! Pendant, earrings, and ring are all made from steel. The earrings and ring are also enameled on the tips, with a turquoise stone and copper pieces captured on them. The ring is textured steel with a brass 'stone setting.'

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“I liked Ven's design', and wanted to enrich it with statement pendant and earrings.

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Our next challenge:

Season 10, Episode 6: Fix My Friend
Air 8/24/12
My Lifetime, Thursdays 9pmPST

The designers had to design a makeover look for a friend in need.

For our EtsyMetal Translation: 
Find a piece of jewelry that you made that you weren't satisfied with and give it a makeover. (Or use a piece of jewelry that you didn't make and give it a makeover) Please post a before and after picture.

Make it work!!

Deadline: Thursday, August 30 by midnight, your time.


*****
**Guidelines for Guest Submissions**
Please read this every week as there may be small updates and changes. The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made specifically for that week's challenge. Then post a link to your challenge creation in this week's comment area before the deadline.
*We are only accepting guest sumbissions from our blog comment area at this time, insert your links there. Then Please cross-post this to your Blog, Flickr, Etsy, etc. and tag them with "EMPR 10.3" We will post your name with a link and a picture of your piece on our blog. The deadline for guest submissions will be Thursday at 12:00 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts and the new challenge will go up the Friday after the new episode airs.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Charm Swap 10


Good morning Thursday!  We have an update! Shae says, 'Okay y'all- I finally finished the second part of my charms! Now all that is left is to put them together and the packaging, which I hope turns out like I want.'  She also gave us a shot of the materials she used.  They look so cool!
Nikki says 'I have decided what to do for my charms!  They will be based on these rings....'
I am sure they will be lovely!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

We're coming back...did you miss us??

Just as promised...Auntie EM is headed back to the EtsyMetal blog to answer your most pressing questions every Tuesday!!!  In order for us to come back, however, we need questions from YOU!  Need the perfect black bean soup recipe?  Trouble with taking photos?  Jewelry question?  Need some advice on the details of running a business?  We are here to help!  You can find Auntie EM's archive here so you can make sure we haven't already answered your question.  You can email all new questions to us here.  With 100+ members, we are pretty sure we can answer most any question. 

Ann Hartley and Sue Szabo are your hostesses and we will be returning from hiatus on Tuesday, September 4th.  We will be patiently waiting at our benches for your questions to roll in.  Until then, happy metalsmithing!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

What’s New

Happy Saturday everyone !
Here I am again to show you our EtsyMetal team members new jewelry listing submited this week.


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VirginieMartinStudio                         LSueSzabo

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betsybensen                                           wildflowerdesigns  

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SCJJewelryDesign                               Sarah Hood Jewelry

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Quench Metalworks                            2Roses

910
simplymega                                            Inbar Bareket

Visit our members shop and support our creation.
Have a wonderful weekend and visit us next Saturday with more beautiful new jewelry.
Inbar

Project Runway: Season 10; Episode 4 - Women on the go!

Women on the go!
Air 8/9/12
My Lifetime, Thursdays 9pmPST
The designers had to create a look for a woman on the go. A single look that is stylish and fashionable, but at the same time it has versatility, it's practical and comfortable. It has to last throughout the whole day, but it has to be their own aesthetic. The designers get 30 minutes to sketch in Michael Kors store 
For our EtsyMetal Translation: 
Create a piece that is stylish, fashionable, and also has versatility, is practical and comfortable. Something that can be worn to work during the day, but will also dress up an outfit for the evening. You can go to Michael Kors site for inspiration: http://www.michaelkors.com/?ecid=DSSGMK ... QgodDBAAGQ
If you like you can design if for one of the outfits from the show, just submit a picture of the outfit if you do that.

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“For this week's challenge, I created a simple, versatile piece that can be worn three ways...
Sterling silver, copper, vitreous enamel”

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“I was inspired by Christopher's design with the sassy leather jacket paired with the beautiful black draping dress.
So. I used a black leather cuff with a roll patterned and oxidized floral motif copper charm. The copper piece has been riveted to an aluminum background that was then folded over the leather bracelet to hold it in place securely.
An absolutely easy to wear adornment for day or night. Or both.”

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Season 10, Episode 5: It's My Way on the Runway
Air 8/16/12
My Lifetime, Thursdays 9pmPST
The designers had to create a cohesive collection for a working woman. They worked in teams and had a professional photo shoot with the winners having their collection in a fashion spread in Marie Clair magazine.
For our EtsyMetal Translation:
Create a collection for a working woman. Try taking a stylish photo of the collection in a working woman setting and for those of us that have blogs (in addition to the EM blog) let's post the entries as a fashion spread.
Make it work!!
Deadline: Thursday, August 23 by midnight, your time.

Make it work!!

**Guidelines for Guest Submissions**
Please read this every week as there may be small updates and changes. The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made specifically for that week's challenge. Then post a link to your challenge creation in this week's comment area before the deadline.
*We are only accepting guest sumbissions from our blog comment area at this time, insert your links there. Then Please cross-post this to your Blog, Flickr, Etsy, etc. and tag them with "EMPR 10.3" We will post your name with a link and a picture of your piece on our blog. The deadline for guest submissions will be Thursday at 12:00 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts and the new challenge will go up the Friday after the new episode airs.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

“What’s New”

Happy Saturday everyone !
After a small vacation I’m happily here again with “What’s new” at EtsyMetal members shops.
Enjoy !

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LSue Szabo                                             JenLawlerDesigns

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Gracebourne Design                           Rebecca Bogan

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wildflowerdesigns                               PeculiarForest

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aroluna                                                     LjBjewelry

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metalsmithery-norsola johnson     2Roses

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e5jewelry                                                  NRjewellerydesign

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simplymega                                              Michele Grady Designs

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Revonav                                                   Sarah Hood Jewelry

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 betsybensen                                          metalluxe

I will back with you with “What’s New” next Saturday !
Have  great weekend,
Inbar
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