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So, I've been experimenting with reclaimed tin metal for my jewelry.
Yes, it means exactly what it sounds like, grumma tins bought at the thrifstore turned into something new.
It's got me quite inspired.

I also have found a new fascination for Milagros.
Which are based on old folk traditions in S. America.

I present the first melding of the two....Also, there's new stuff up in general in all the categories. But this..THIS is what I'm super excited about.

To see the rest, go HERE

Have a nice weekend!

Since LJ won't allow me to post the little etsy scrip for a showcase..... We'll do this old school. Lots of new jewelry up!

So I have closed down the Ebay store for various reasons and have opened a new Etsy store.

It can be viewed Here.

In it will still be some soft good items, but there will also be metal work items as well.

I look at it as a return to my roots where I meld all the various talents I've gleaned over the years.

I took a jewelry/ metal smithing class this Spring, and here are the results.

( Follow the star to your heart's delight )

True this is for a college course, but ( What the hell )

Victorian lace makeup bib.

Yeah I said it: makeup bib.

Here was the problem: when I put on my mineral makeup in the morning I would get makeup dust all down my front, which of course wouldn't just brush off.
Sure a towel worked, but it was clumsy and would fall off when I moved my arms.

Enter the makeup bib.

Which I have heard rumor of being around in the fifties.

And what says fifties more than gobs of lace?

And what design would look more appropriate with gobs of lace than: a Victorian bib style blouse which would work perfect for coverage.

Et voila:



Velcro closure at the back of the neck.
Little hangy dealie inside so I can hang it on the bathroom door when not in use.

Took a couple hours and I don't know how many yards of various acrylic lace.

Bye now!

Fresh tar