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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Members' News for the month of February

Hello from the frigid Midwest!
I'm here to give you the news on what is happening in the lives of our Etsy Metal team members, so without further ado.....

Meg Auth of Simply MegA will be exhibiting a mixed media/jewelry,wall art piece entitled "Golden Eggs" in the
Mercury Bay Art Escape: "Taste of the Tour Showcase Exhibition"

Opening Feb 28 at Hot Waves Cafe in Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel in New Zealand.

This event kicks of an Open Studio Tour that takes place March 1, 2,3,8, and 9. For further information: http://www.mercurybayartescape.com

After completing a year-long invitation only course on metal clay instruction and technique, Laura Bracken was recently added to Hadar Jacobson's website "Art in Silver" as an accredited teacher.
Congrats Laura! This is a big accomplishment.

Danielle Miller will be promoting her "Make your own Wedding Band" workshops at the Feb 8th Wedding Festival in Greenville, SC.
She will also be featured in the local artist reception at llyn strong fine jewelry in Greenville, SC on Feb 16th : https://www.facebook.com/events/4430602 ... n&source=1

L. Sue Szabo is exhibiting work at the show Materials Hard and Soft in Denton TX. This is an annual national all-media show. It runs from 2/7-4/4/14. If you're in north TX, do stop by this show, it is always excellent.

L. Sue Szabo was recently published in the new Jinks McGrath book, "Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers". Several of her works are shown in the chapter on enameling. It's available on Amazon now.

well, try to stay warm folks, til next month,
Sue

3xR Challenge 2014 week 3

We have been digging deep in our respective studios to bring you another treasure trove of beauties for week 3 of our Reduce, Reuse and Recycle challenge for 2014. Special mention this week for Kirsten Skiles of KnitSteel who has managed to reuse a copper raising sample from 1997. She now has a rather fantastic Ikebana vase for her shop! Can any of the 3xR-ers beat that? Is there anything from the early 90's lurking in the back of your drawers that could become something beautiful? Come on, have a dig around!

1. 3xR week 3, 2. Prong set Chiseled Engagement - 3xR/3, 3. Etsymetal 3xR week 3, copper raising sample from 1997 turned into an ikebana vase. It's taken me forever. I think I'll use it as a shop vase., 4. Crazy lace agate cufflinks, sterling, 5. Heart silver copper mesh rivet necklace 1, 6. 3xR 3, 7. Bague Topaze Bleue Coussin.1, 8. 3xR Week 3 - Front of buckle, 9. 3XR #3, 10. 1579CopperLinesSet, 11. Kilt Pin for Burns' Night, 12. Imitation White Opal Sterling Silver Filigree Earrings, 13. L. SUE SZABO/BAW 52-45,46,47 and 3xR 1/2/3, 14. 14k White Gold Wedding Set with Asscher Cut White Sapphire, 15. 3xr logo

Saturday, January 25, 2014

what's new!

Lot's of "new" this week from etsymetal team members! A perfect time to pick up something for your special valentine ( especially if your special valentine is you!)

2Roses LSueSzabo

AmityJewelry SarahHoodJewelry

LjBJewelry JenLawlerDesigns

Jewellietta fluxplay

experimetal lichenandlychee

SCJJewelryDesign NinaGibsonDesigns

KirstenDenbowDesigns PeggieCalameJewelry

CitizenObjects BetsyBensenJewelry

formandfunktion JazznJewelry

AnneWalkerJewelry simplyMegA

Thursday, January 23, 2014

3xR Challenge 2014 week 2

It's been another productive week with the EtsyMetal 3xR-ers. Check out our pieces from Week 2 of our ongoing challenge to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, and make beautiful work!

1. A 2nd hammered link chain, about 21 inches long, fresh out of the tumbler., 2. 3xR Week 2, 3. UWYH2.1, 4. Druzy quartz, amethyst pendant, 5. Heart Necklace sterling silver, 6. sapphiretriangles2, 7. 3xR - week 2 Fallen, 8. 1577RedSpherePendant, 9. Etsy Metal 3XR challenge, week 1 and 2, 10. 3xR 2, 11. Champagne Diamond 14kY SS Wedding Set textured Part of you20131119_930, 12. 3xR #2, 13. Sneak Peak! Leather Wrap Bracelets and Sapphire Ring, 14. Earrings, 15. Peach Druzy Chiseled Ring - 3xR/2, 16. Rose Cut Almandine Garnet and Pink Toumaline Stud Earrings, 17. L. SUE SZABO/BAW 52-45,46,47 and 3xR 1/2/3

Saturday, January 18, 2014

What's New!

Here's a taste of what's new from a few of our etsymetal members this week! And it's not to early to start thinking about Valentine's Day...

simplyMegA JenLawlerDesigns Jewellietta

LSueSzabo LjBjewelry 2Roses

Amity Jewelry erga lichen and lychee

Peggie Calame Jewelry Sarah Hood Jewelry silentgoddess

JazznJewelry SCJJewelryDesign betsy bensen

Thursday, January 16, 2014

3xR Challenge 2014 week1

We do like to push ourselves here at Etsy Metal. A brand new year means a brand new challenge for some of our members. This year we will be Reducing, Reusing and Recycling, those are the 3 R's. It's time to dust off those pieces at the back of the drawer and re-purpose and reuse them. It's time to reduce our stash of cabochons and gems. It's time to recycle our scrap metal.

I for one am really looking forward to a year of innovation and creativity as the 3xR challenge forces us to design and fabricate beautiful things from the stuff we already have in our workshops.

Without further ado, I give you, week 1 of the 3xR challenge.

1. Lapis statement earrings, 2. 3xR #1, 3. 1575TwoHeartsOnRibbonNecklace, 4. 3xR week 1 - snowed in, 5. Hammered silver drop earrings for the #UWYH #etsymetal challenge day 1, made from my scrap silver bits., 6. 3XR 01 Found Coral & Recycled 14k Gold Ring, 7. LittleSisterBigSisterEarrings.2, 8. 3XR, 9. Black Diamond Chiseled Ring, 10. 3XR Week One, 11. Sonoran Sunrise and Turquoise Handmade Necklace Silver, 12. L. SUE SZABO/BAW 52-45,46,47 and 3xR 1/2/3, 13. Sapphire Rings, 14. EF Leaf Necklace sterling silver turquoise and pearl20140108_923, 15. 3xR 2014 week 1

Saturday, January 11, 2014

What's New!

It's easy to see that etsymetal teammates are back in their studios working hard after the Holidays! Here's a selection of some of this week's new work...