the production piece

ring a day #32
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

for the project runway jewelry challenge #3.

i made several enameled pendant pieces for my necklace and this ring was based on one of the ones that cracked.
i do like how it turned out and i will add it and others to the shop.

i don't get to play with enamel too often.
i have to get my timing right in order to have time to be productive and also time to jump in the shower before grabbing miles.
sometimes i forget how fun playing with colors and shapes can be.
but once i get a reminder, i can't wait to get back into it and try new things.

production work

finally a thistle
Originally uploaded by wildflowerdesigns

after swearing off production work (at least in my mind), i have decided that sometimes it isn't so bad.
i know that i need a steady flow of cash so i can keep buying supplies to create new pieces, but i realize that it is super hard to get this from just one of a kind or even very limited edition pieces.
i brought back my itty bitty studs to the shop and have been selling them well.
honestly, i got a little frustrated about how well they were selling in comparison to my more complicated and one of a kind pieces.
then this morning i woke up to such a nice sale that it should help me remember to find a balance between doing my next favorite piece ever and something that will help me to afford to make my next favorite piece ever.