My holiday travel plans were canceled (thanks COVID), so I found myself at home for twelve days straight — a perfect opportunity to spend some quality time in my home studio. I didn’t get everything accomplished I wanted, but I’m happy with the three pieces I finished.
I started with a custom order — a pair if copper and sterling earrings for a holiday gift — then I picked up some cabochons I purchased at the Yorktown Art Stroll in September.
I started with a teardrop shaped laguna lace agate and set it in sterling. I don’t like high shines, so I left some texture on the backing. Next, I set an oval cabochon of jasper. I’m not sure what the variety is, but I love the earthy colors. I set it in a hand stamped copper backing, and darkened it with a patina.
The last piece has vexed me for many months. I’d textured a copper dome and soldered a backing to it a wile ago and left it on my bench. I’d pick it up and put it down, vacillating between interest and indifference. With the year coming to an end, I challenged myself to just get it done. So I did.
I cleaned up and filed the edges the copper component and then added the sterling wire and the jump ring for hanging. I’m happy that I finally finished it and happy with the result (though as always, I see the imperfections).
Happy New Year and keep moving forward. Be happy to get things done, even when they’re not perfect.