A few of my jewelry tools
Ring Mandrel
I really enjoy the entire jewelry making process. I make simple to extremely elaborate wearable art. Eventually I’ll create a page, or perhaps a website, to showcase my work. I usually purchase my equipment online. I love the mandrel and have found that it comes in handy. It’s grooved and has the ring sizes clearly marked. It’s a definitely keeper.
Rock Tumbler
I also love the rock tumbler. It might not be a lot to look at but it’s takes a beating and creates gorgeous polished stones. There’s a lot of rocks where I live. I’ve used ordinary and pretty unusual stones in my creations. I’m always amazed with the process. I put in a rough stone and after the tumbling it is takes on an entirely different look.
My daughter is excited. I told her that we would be going rock hunting this coming Sunday. She’s excited because I always let her choose a few rocks. Occasionally she make jewelery and on other occasions she decorates them. A few of the large rocks serve as bookends in our house.
on May 26th, 2007 at 6:44 am
Rock tumblers are cool. I wouldn’t mind having one of those. I need to send you a few Arizona rocks. I boxed some up when I moved. :) Do you look for certain shapes with an idea in mind or work out the idea from the shape?
on May 26th, 2007 at 6:46 am
Hi Beth!
Sometimes I look for a certain type but I usually work out my idea from what I snag. I found that to be a lot easier. :D
on May 26th, 2007 at 7:39 am
Oh, I understand totally. Do you ever break the rocks? Sorry, curious here. lol
on May 26th, 2007 at 8:45 am
Yep I’ve broken the rocks. I usually like the results.
on May 26th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Wow, you make your own jewellery? I’d never heard of a rock tumbler before, and I would never have thought of using polished stones in jewellery pieces - that’s very creative! :) Sounds like a lovely activity to let a child help out with. I learn something new every day from blogs!
on May 27th, 2007 at 7:50 am
I was serious about the Arizona rocks. :)
on May 27th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for stopping by. It seemed like a great idea so I thought I would try it out. I loved the results and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Beth,
I’ll definitely be taking you up on that of course I would want to do something to return the gesture.
on May 27th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Sure! :) Let me know what to do… I don’t know how to get in touch of you besides here. lol Thanks.
on May 28th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
So…I tried to learn to knit over the weekend…I gave it multiple hours! I’m not good at all…keep getting stuck. oh well. I have my scrapbooking…haha. I should try some jewelry stuff I bet I would like that much better!
on September 25th, 2007 at 3:05 am
Hi Opal! I’ve never heard of this kind of jewelry as well. It’s very original and I think the results are great! I’ve posted an article on my site about lamp working (http://mariaflorea.blogspot.com/2007/07/lampwork-beads-handcrafted-glass-beads.html) as well if you’re interested. I found those beads amazing!
Cheers and keep up the good work!
on November 12th, 2007 at 12:06 am
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on February 8th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Very nice with a rock tumbler. I usually create nice candle light creations in vase with those stones.