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Friday, October 3, 2014

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.10 REVEAL "Muse on the Street"

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 10

"Muse on the Street"

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 10 ~ Air Date: 9/25/14.

For the challenge, the designers will have to hit the New York City streets to find their muse. They must each convince a complete stranger to undergo a makeover by Mary Kay as they design a look for them.

Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Pick your favorite of the 6 designers still left in the competition and use him/her as your own personal muse this week!

Anna Severina Fell

"A modern abstract K for Kini Zamora! Sterling and green tourmaline."

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NEXT WEEK!

Episode 11:
"Highest Bidder"

MyLifetimevideo 13.11 here!

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 11 ~ Air Date: 10/2/14

Season 13, Episode 11- Working in pairs, the designers bid on storage units to gather materials for their challenge. When it comes down to the final two designers for elimination the judges throw in a twist and put them to the ultimate test.

EtsyMetal Translation:

This week was a little tough to decide so I asked Anna of SeverinMetals to help brainstorm, thanks Anna!

I saw the preview for next week and it will be recycling a losing look. So to try and not be too repetitive, this week we will challenge you to make something out of the materials they had in their storage lockers! There's a lot to work with below and of course you can use Metal!

Locker 1: Upholstery Fabric

Locker 2: Children's toys

Locker 3: Blue movers blanket (like Chars winning look)

Locker 4: Japanese Shoji screen or Dolls

Locker 5: Leather or Astro Turf

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*guidelines for guest participants*

The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made with intent for that weeks challenge. Then post your Flickr, FB links (I need to be able to grab the photo) in this weeks comment area below, I will retrieve them as they come in before the deadline.
We will post your name, link, description (you write) and a picture of your piece on this blog. Remember, the rigid deadline for submitting your link is always on Thursdays, 12 midnight, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts will go up on Friday.

Charm Swap 14 Update.....

Hi All! We are wrapping up our latest charm swap and boy do i have some updates for you! Lots of really cool charms are being wrapped and getting ready to ship out! So without further a due ...

Leslie from ZLeslieJewelry sends this photo and says "Here they are, the little ivy leaves. The good news is that it's not far from Portland to Olympia, so they won't be all that late." They look great Leslie!

Last week Meg from SimplyMega Sent us this photo but I did not get a chance to post last week.... Meg said" now to decide which one and get making!"

From the photo Meg sent this week it looks like she decided on the middle apple with the sterling seeds...They look simply delicious!

We also have a photo from Nina of NinaGibsonDesigns who says "Done! I thought I'd never finish! I do not ever want to work with silver-filled again! It was much more difficult than I thought! Anyway... they are finished! I am packaging them up now and they'll be in the mail hopefully today." Nina, I think they look great and the charm swap is always a great time to try new materials and processes. You will never know if you don't experiment!

Renee of Panicmama totally changed her design from an etched piece to these cute little cast owls! Renee says "Finally on the way to Laney! Should arrive Friday!" Way to go Renee!

Shannon from RubyGirl has finished her charms too and they are on their way to Laney! Good job Shannon!

Sue from Tinkertown also has an update for us... She says" Weeeeee! I'm done!
I have really enjoyed doing this. Made me feel like I'm a part of something way cool." And your charms are way cool Sue! They turned out great!

Victoria from Experimetal has an update as well.... "I just needs another bath in some magic pickle, oxidize, sanding, polishing, snap sets, jump rings and then package these puppies up and we are good to go!" Looking good Vic!

She also says " I decided to make little boxes for them today" How cute are these!

And last but not least Laney from SilentGoddess sends us this update..."Wouldn't you know... When I finally get an idea figured out and start to execute it, I get busy with paying customers. No worries! I made some progress with my saw this week."

It's OK Laney...there are still a few of us who are just as behind as you! My charms wont ship out until next week!

well that's all for now...until next time ~ Michele from MicheleGradyDesigns

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Etsy Metal 3xR Challenge Week 38

Thank you for viewing this week's results of the Etsy Metal 3xR Challenge! We have many lovely new offerings. Enjoy, and come back next week to see the next installment!

1. Sarah Hood 2. Sarah Hood

3. Cari-Jane Hakes 4. Cari-Jane Hakes

5. Ann Hartley 6. Virginie Martin

7. SCJ Jewelry Design

Saturday, September 27, 2014

ETSYMETAL Jewelry Challenge: Project Runway Season 13.9 REVEAL "The American Girl Doll"

Welcome to the reveal of last weeks' Episode 9

"The American Girl Doll"

MyLifetime video 13.9 here!

Project Runway Season 13, Episode 9 ~ Air Date: 9/18/14.

Season 13, Episode 9 - The designers have to show their inner youth when their challenge takes them to the American Girl Store. They are tasked with creating fashionable, age appropriate looks for their young female models based on the American Girl Historical Character line.

Our EtsyMetal Translation:

Here are the 8 American Girls in the "Be Forever" line.

We asked our team members to pick from one of the 8 American Girls in the new Be Forever line to use as inspiration for this weeks piece!

Anna Severina Fell Picked Samantha!
…a tiny sterling heart and banner with a delicate chain.

Guest Submission

Leidi Jorge ~ picked Kaya!

Cow horn focal piece, seed beads, coral, nacar, and bone beads.

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*guidelines for guest participants*

NEXT WEEK!

Episode 10:
"Muse on the Street"

MyLifetimevideo 13.10 here!

Project Runway Season 13 Episode 10 ~ Air Date: 9/18/14

Season 13, Episode 10 - For the challenge, the designers will have to hit the New York City streets to find their muse. They must each convince a complete stranger to undergo a makeover by Mary Kay as they design a look for them.

EtsyMetal Translation: Pick your favorite of the 6 designers still left in the competition and use him/her as your own personal muse this week!

What's New!

The end of September brings another batch of new work, hot off the bench...still warm as a matter of fact.

2Roses lsueszabo

LjBjewelry Sarah Hood Jewelry

Nodeform Lichen and Lychee

Jen Lawler Designs Lauren Meredith

KSkilesJewelry VirginieMartinStudio

Victoria Takahashi/Experimetal Jewelry by Francine

Peggie Calame Jewelry Fenton Design

JazznJewelry betsybensen

SCJJewelryDesign

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Etsy Metal 3xR Challenge Week 37

Oh we have a veritable cornucopia of delights for you this week! Don't say we aren't good to you! Our 3xR-ers are finishing up the third quarter of our year long challenge with some freshly popped, straight off the bench beauties.