Projects, Life and a malfunctioning Computer got in the way...

of Blog Posting and sharing work from the Studio ~~~


I am now the proud owner of a new Macbook Pro...another converted PC user! :) I absolutely adore my new computer and have needed one for the past year and a half, or so.  There just never seemed to be monies that could be tucked away...until recently..."happy sigh".

My poor website has been suffering...i've been unable to consistently list new works from the studio.  I have lot's of work ahead of me and I will be posting new designs soon.  If you see a design you would like info on please email me at debby44sf@yahoo.com  ~~~ I will be happy to help. :)

This girl has spent the past year and a half working on a HUGE project...sworn to secrecy...unable to fully share...except for family, etc.  

Recently, I have been relieving some of this built up stress and excitement by posting "teaser" remarks on my Facebook page about the good news regarding my jewelry designs.

Well, FIVE (5) days remain until I can finally share  this awesome news...I can't wait!!!  

It's been a difficult year trying to balance working on a major project, creating new RTB designs and teaching workshops.  I hope you enjoy the photo's from my studio that are works in progress and/or completed designs.  Most are still available if you see something that speaks to you. :)

Also, I promise I will be offering Online Class Instruction soon ~ Thank you for the requests and support!

More of my Gilded Relics Collection (above) ~ works in progress 

I love working with sculpting clay ~ 
I have sculpted, painted and distressed the Madonna and Child three dimensional cameos.  
I receive great satisfaction in creating one of a kind bezels and  the pendants to hold them.
They are works in progress ~

A work in progress...

Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you enjoyed viewing some of my works. I will be posting more images later this week. 

Oh, and please come back on Sunday, September 1st as I would love to share my good news with you!!!


 Deb 
XOXO

Gilded Relics by Romancing the Bling

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I am so excited to announce my workshop:

"Gilded Relics" by Romancing the Bling

Sunday, June 30th 10:00am to 4:00pm. 

Hosted by The Pickled Hutch, 
1606 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA.

(650) 212-4200

Join me for a day of creative inspiration. We will create a beautiful pendant necklace using an Iconic image, or you may want to use a photo of your mother, grandmother, or someone special.  Using your beautiful vintage rhinestone  jewelry...together we will share in a friendly and relaxed environment creating beautiful and romantic pieces of jewelry.

Students will learn the basics of solder with a soldering iron. You will learn my "gilded" technique, as well as securely adding beautiful vintage components ~ vintage rhinestone jewels, found objects, stampings, etc. I will be teaching the use of patina to give your jewelry that "old world" vintage look.

I will teach you how to forge and work harden wire into bails, components and necklace links, as well as an attractive hook closure. Simple wire wrapping of crystals and pearls with your handmade links will add a subtle and beautiful compliment to your romantic pendant ~

6 Hour workshop: $150 ... Price includes class kit (except vintage rhinestone embellishment)

Please email me for a PayPal invoice to purchase my workshop:

debby44sf@yahoo.com

I hope you can join in the fun!

Deb xoxo

Ballet, Ballerina Bracelets ~~~

Thanks for stopping by...

I was commissioned by one of my clients who is a professional dancer. She loves my ballerina themed necklaces and wanted me to design a cuff bracelet using this theme.

I am so happy how the final design came to fruition ~ it took a total redo and change in image until I was happy with the completed design. :) I teased her with a few photo's and she will be receiving it in the mail any day now. I hope it is everything she wanted and more!

Below are photo's of her one of a kind bracelet...I am also sharing photo's of the first design as I do love it as well ~

I've been busy in the studio!

It feels so good to work freely and to be inspired by the vintage goodies in my collections. For the past 8 month's I have been working on a challenging artistic and time focused project ~ which will be shared in the future. I know that I am not alone on on this... I have many designs that have been in a "holding" pattern waiting to be completed. I am refocused and have started to "chip" away to bring them life...I hope you enjoy the four designs I am sharing ~ 

A lovely friend celebrated her birthday yesterday and I made this for 


her...



I have a extensive collection of vintage Art Deco shoe, dress and fur clips and love to add them to my designs. I spent Sunday customizing a few into connectors without compromising the rhinestones and pot metal structure. Here is a beautifully delicate inspired rosary design using one of the shoe clips and is available on my website:


 


















I love anything French ~ authenticate, or inspired: This bracelet has been in one of those "holding" patterns and it feel great bringing it to completion! It is also available on my website: 



 






















The embellished focal pendant was a pair of huge vintage earrings that spoke to me long ago ~ I knew that I would be inspired to work with them. I adore the mix of colors for this neck piece ~ it reminds me of an ice cream cone, or cupcake...Heavy on the "sprinkles"! 
 It is also available on my website: 



 
















Thank you so much for visiting!!! 

Paris, Fleur de Lis and more...

I wanted to share a few more designs I have been working on these past weeks. I hope you enjoy them...