Jewelry

Enamel on Copper Earring Components

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January 8, 2019 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

When making jewelry, using handmade components can make your pieces especially interesting and unique. Many unique, handmade items are available from sellers on Etsy. If making earrings, enamel on copper jewelry components make a beautiful choice. These pieces are usually made by applying several layers of enamel over the copper piece and using a torch […]

Genuine Beach Glass Jewelry

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September 15, 2018 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

The Fascinating Journey of Beach Glass I live near Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio which is in northeast Ohio literally hugging the shore of the lake. Lake Erie has a long history of shipwrecks, some which have never been found. Because of these shipwrecks, many pieces of different colored beach glass wash up on the […]

Precious Gemstones: Emerald

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August 10, 2018 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Vivid green stones, emeralds are gem varieties of the silicate mineral beryl, which also yields aquamarine, a clear blue stone, and common beryl, usually white or pale green. The distinctive, deep green of emeralds is due to traces of chromium and tends to fade under extreme heat. Emeralds are very rarely clear, but the pattern […]

What is Cloisonne?

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July 6, 2017 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Cloisonne artwork Cloisonne is metal and enamel work that dates back to the middle ages. Here we will be exploring something of the history of cloisonne over the centuries and how different cultures have adapted it to imprint their own character on the art form. Although cloisonne is produced by artists and artisans throughout the […]