Etsy Metal Finds

Cloud Factory by PearsonMaron
Constellation Wingback by Sprucehome

New Release Thursday

It's Thursday and we are showing off our new work again!
Many EM people have listed new pieces.
Some shops with new work being listed include:

ashleyjewelry.etsy.com (pictured)
bcyrjewelry.etsy.com
colleenbaran.etsy.com
daniellejewelry.etsy.com
KathrynRiechert.etsy.com
lpjewelry.etsy.com
nyhedy.etsy.com


Also make sure to search for Etsymetal team for other newly listed pieces by Etsymetal members.

Weekly Review: Pandora Radio

One of the things that helps me, and many other artists, work is music. For some, it is background noise, for others, it is energizing and motivational. Personally, I find that music helps me think. I generally don't even 'hear' it after a while, but it's presence helps me focus.

Many of us use Pandora Radio, which is a free music site online. It allows users to create stations based on favorite artists--you select a favorite artist and Pandora will play their music along with musicians that have the same characteristics. Another wonderful aspect to Pandora is that it can be played on a variety of smartphones as well, so you can have music on the go! The unfortunate thing about it, is that it is restricted to use in the U.S. only. Hopefully they will work on going world wide.

You can find out more at Pandora.com...Enjoy!

EtsyMetal Finds

Can I just say that I LOVE etsy. It is a world of imagination and creativity whose artists never fail to amaze and inspire. I just love these! Blue Sinking Fairytale from Poodlebreath

Hooktastic - He's a Maneater and a Hook from Luxfordst

Etsymetal News 1/9/09

Etsymetal member, Chuck (aka Down to the Wire Designs) had an amazing article in the Storque this week about his New Year's Resolution: to create jewelry to donate to 52 auctions this year. I'm sure many of us struggle with the fact that we create luxury goods that, for the most part, do not give back to our society in ways that truly benefit others. Chuck's noble goal for 2009 proves that we all can be philanthropic in our own capacity. Read the entire inspiring article here.

Etsymetal member, Mark Kaplan has been on a trip of a lifetime...traveling in south Asia from August 2008 to August 2009. While on his journey, he will be researching amulets and talismans, as well as making jewelery and kayaking! He checked into the Etsymetal forums back in September and informed us he was in Leh, Ladakh way up in the Himalayas at 12,200 and there were yaks in the streets! The most recent news on Mark's travels came from, Shannon (aka rubygirl), when she received a postcard from Mark this week. She told us that he is in Bhuj Town in the Kutch Area of India, working with a local silversmith and will soon be off to Cambodia. What an adventure! Good Travels to you, Mark!

postcard from India, originally uploaded by rubygirlcreations.

Weekly Review: Creative Stonesetting by John Cogswell

A fellow Etsy Metal member recently got this book as a gift and is thrilled! Danielle Miller says "It has well illustrated basic, advanced and unusual stone setting techniques....a superb reference book for any level of stonesetting!"

This is available on Amazon.com and you can view more of John Cogswell's work on the SUNY New Paltz website.

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year!!!

From all of us at Etsy Metal, we wish you and yours a fantastic and successful 2009!