Gilded Relics Workshop is coming to Auburn, CA

I am so excited to be teaching another version of Gilded Relics Workshop!  Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Auburn, California!

GILDED RELICS BY DEBBY ANDERSON

ROMANCING THE BLING

Gilded Relics by Debby Anderson

Date: June 28, 2014

Class Description:

With romantic and spiritual inspiration, we will create pendants and charms in various sizes using multiple materials. I will share my detailed gilded and finishing techniques while soldering a French chandelier crystal. You will learn how to securely attach vintage rhinestone embellishments and found objects from your favorite collection. We will seal spiritual images of the Madonna, or you may choose to bring your own vintage image(s) or reproduction of favorite family members, or a theme... in Ice Resin. We will apply a dark patina to bring out a vintage "old world" effect to the gilding. I will teach you how to shape, forge, work-harden, distress and manipulate heavy gauge wire to make pendants and charms of varied sizes and dimension... and yes, we will gild and embellish them.

Workshop: $140 ~ includes class kit

These beauties are so much fun to make!!!

There are a few spaces open if you would like further details.  Please email me at debby44sf@yahoo.com and I will forward your questions to Kathy, the hostess!

Romancing the Past hosted by Artful Gathering Online Retreats 2014

Did you know you can wear your jammies while attending the online class offerings at Artful Gathering 2014!!! 

Online videos can be viewed 24/7... with NO time-zone delays... and unlimited viewing for 6 weeks? 

Yes, it is TRUE! 

 I am incredibly excited to be offering my first online class "Romancing the Past" by Debby Anderson  ~ Session One: June 6th to July 17th .  

There is still time to Register at the the Artful Gathering Online Retreat Website and to Sign Up for Classes.  There is an amazing line-up of artists offering online classes in every artful medium you can imagine!

Here are the links for registration, my class and the workshop class list:

AG 2014 Registration:  
www.artfulgatheringevents.com/page/step-one-sign-up-instructions

My Online Class ~ Romancing the Past:  
www.artfulgatheringevents.com/page/art-s1-213-romancing-the-past-with-debby-anderson

Workshop Offerings:  
www.artfulgatheringevents.com/page/workshop-descriptions

I hope to see you in class! 

Deb

xoxo

2014 Artful Gathering Blog Hop

Let the "Hunt" begin as it's time to "PLAY" ~ 

We are having a treasure hunt and it is really simple to play along.  It is described in the box just here below. Find the secret Big Red Square somewhere on my blog to get your secret word! It is a red block, on my side bar, that has a crown in it! Then go to www.artfulgathering.com to read all about the rules and prizes. Most of we artists have donated really wonderful prizes for you to win. There is a bit of everything!

Here is my contribution from the Romancing the Bling Studio ~ 

Here is another photo ~ 

I will be featuring an online class through Artful Gathering Art Retreats in Session One ~ Romancing the Past by Debby Anderson (c)

Packed full with projects and techniques ~

and much more...

I will be offering a special bonus project... 

I can not wait to share and inspire... how to make your own beautiful handmade beads while "thinking outside the box" ~ 

Wow!  May 1st is just two days away...the official day for choosing the Session One Workshops ~ so many wonderful classes await!  I would love to have you join me in class!

In the meantime...Hop on over to Artful Gathering 2014 for the Rules and Guidelines:  

http://atozinnia.org/treasure-hunt-game-2014/

Hugs,

Deb

xoxo

RTB Studio Designs...

Wow, the week has been super busy...and I am looking forward to the weekend. 

Here are a few designs from the studio ~

Although this Gilded Madonna Assemblage Wrap Necklace (3rd in the collection) has Sold...I wanted to share  her with you.  

Thank you Karen for purchasing her!

I adore her and the assembled mix of Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Agate, AB Labradorite, Laramar, Opaline, colorful crystals, vintage rhinestone connectors, vintage rosary chain all hand wrapped with an elegant casted bronze hook front closure.

Another design in the Gilded Collection ~

I love these yummy colors...

they remind me of Fall, which is just around the corner ~

A last design shared is a piece that has been on the workbench for a few months. I loved working with SKL's Iced Enamel in the Raspberry with a touch of Mica Raspberry Flakes and a sprinkling of her Copper Glitter.

Remember to come back on Sunday, September 1st as I will be sharing my exciting news ~

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday weekend!

Deb
xoxo

Mixed Media & Bridal Jewelry Collage

I thought I would share two of the collage photo's that I created using photo's of my mixed media and bridal jewelry designs.  My technical skills are not up to date and it takes me FOREVER to figure this sort of stuff out ~ I used Picasa to get this far.

I'm off to play a little bit more to see what else I can learn. :)

I've been Published ~ Jewelry Affaire Magazine!

It is an honor to have four of my one of a kind necklaces appear in the Spring 2011 Edition of Jewelry Affaire Magazine!

It is a blessing to be able to express my passion through the creative process!

My heart is full ~

Thank you to those who have purchased my published pieces and for the continued support of my creativity!

Please inquire if you would like to discuss custom pieces.

Embelished Soldered Vintage Rhinestone Assemblage Necklace, etc...

Recent one of a kind Creations...


Inspired and deeply touched by the beautiful image of a hand painted Italian portrait ~~~ I felt the need to create a one of a kind piece to include her.

Pendant.....hand embelished by using powdered pignments and German glass glitter. Copper wrapped foil and silver soldered crystal with created bail. Hand set and individually soldered floral and grape embelishment findings ~~~ accented with a bit of vintage rhinestone bling.

Necklace.....hand wire wrapped Rainbow Agate in beautiful blues. Accented with multiple sized facted two-tone Czech crystals, abalone beads, gray pearls and vintage rhinestone rondelles. A hand oxidized rhinestone magnetic ball closure securely completes this multiple necklace beaded chain.

Now available in my Etsy Shop

I have always loved images of the Madonna and Spiritual visions...

Hand embellished Madonna photo using powdered pigments and German glass glitter (to obtain the multi color glitter I meticulously hand painted the glitter using the pignmented powder with a small brush). Distressing techniques were used to age the image. Copper foil wrapped and silver soldered behind glass. Individual pewter flowers were hand soldered with vintage rhinestones and Czech Picasso Crystal accents.
Antique seam binding connected and wrapped with faceted Labadorite round and rondelle beads (beautiful sapphire blue facets that have lovely flash), vintage silvertone carved rose beads, faceted AB Czech crystals, Picasso, Czech two tone crystals with wrapped and hammered distressed wire connectors.

Definitely One of a Kind...beautiful!

Available in my Etsy Shop.