project runway challenge

project runway challenge
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

this week's challenge was to select a movie genre (western, film noir, period piece, sci-fi, or action adventure and to create a costume for a character of your own creation.
i wanted something that would be a challenge in both the story aspect and the actual 'costume' so i choose sci-fi.
the ring itself was a challenge because it had many solder joints and i only use hard and medium-hard solder.
(i am much too rough on my jewelry to use anything else.)
everything went together just as i had planned and nothing melted unless it was planned.
the ring itself belongs to a wandering alien (for lack of a better word.)
she does not feel at home in any one place and chooses to explore far away galaxies.
thus, the ring is weathered and worn in appearance.
at the uppermost point is a star ruby that extends from its hollow base and is used as a homing device when she is ready to be whisked away to the next mysterious world.

to see other pieces for the challenge check out the etsymetal blog.

custom pieces

liver of sulfur
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i have been working on a couple of custom pieces this weekend.
they have been made, pickled, dipped in liver of sulfur, brushed, and are finally ready for pics.

sea flower

sea flower
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

i recently participated in the gem & jewelry show here in jackson, ms.
the show was an absolute disaster for me, but i did walk away with a rather impressive bag full of cabs.
i have been playing with them for a couple of weeks and i have some very exciting projects in the works for this week.
(now hopefully i can find the time.)

find sea flower here