Elphaba, a necklace of Oz

Elphaba
[for sale here on Etsy]



A magnifying glass hangs from a long lariat necklace of vintage style pale yellow cathedral beads, matte onyx, swarovski pearls, and olive green goldstone.

The necklace is 25.5 inches long, and does not include a clasp.



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Farewell My Automaton, a Steampunk necklace!

Farewell My Automaton
[for sale here on Etsy]

Display your affections for your favorite love, whether they be flesh and bone or metal and gears ... or perhaps a combination of both.




A working heart-shaped padlock hangs from a length of pearls, Czech crystals, and vintage style cathedral beads in a rainbow of bronze and gold tones. A translucent golden ribbon weaves around and through the beads like mist.

This necklace is 19.5 inches long, the padlock is 1.5 inches long. The padlock itself clasps the necklace in front, and included are two matching keys for opening the lock. (not pictured)



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Absinthe necklace

Absinthe
[For sale here on Etsy]




A magnifying glass in a baroque, copper colored setting hangs from a long chain of green and copper. Aventurine, flourite, malachite, and Czech crystal beads compliment each other in a most elegant manner.


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Gold and Fuchsia earrings

Gold and Fuchsia
[For sale here on Etsy]



Large fuchsia glass crystals, faceted onyx beads, and petite pressed glass drops wrapped in gold colored wire. Hanging from sterling silver earring wires, each earring is 3 inches long.



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Artistic Inspirations, a homework assignment ;-)

I haven't had the chance to participate in the course yet, although I've been reading Le Professeur's blog for a long while, in part because of the chronic fatigue I'm still dealing with. But this month there was a happy coincidence and I finally get to play! Although they were not made just for this challenge, so I hope my instructor will be lenient ;-)

Recently I found a stash of polymer clay "art pieces" that I made waaaay back for Salon Con. And then misplaced. But they're back now, just in time for the Steampunk World's Faire. I had planned to make more of them, and now I don't have to, which is a bit of a relief.

Before I closely studied this art period, my knowledge of 19th Century art was Mucha and Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Which are wonderful! But something about the stark black and white drawings of Beardsley just made them so dramatic and refreshing. I made a project of incorporating some of his work, and that of other illustrators, into my own work as I got more interested in Victorian aesthetics.

First, The Black Cape by Aubrey Beardsley [for sale here on Etsy]

This elegant pendant is printed with Aubrey Beardsley's drawing The Black Cape, on polymer clay. It's layered with a variety of finishes and glazes for an antique metal look, but is much lighter than metal or glass. Swarovski crystals dangle from the bottom of the frame, and the pendant hangs from a vintage chain of acrylic amber beads.

I wanted to balance out the simple, stark drama of the illustration itself with an extremely gaudy frame. I think it works :-)


Next, Lady Godiva by William Holdman Hunt [for sale here on Etsy]

This necklace showcases a picture of an illustration by William Holdman Hunt for Tennyson's poem "Godiva" printed on polymer clay. Lady Godiva prepares to disrobe herself in a frame of gold and silver.

I have a bunch more, but these were the only two that already had Etsy listings before the interregnum. Except for this piece, which was slightly damaged so I may keep it for myself afterall:

The Stomach Dance by Aubrey Beardsley, from "Salome."

Polymer clay with glaze and metallic finishes, Swarovsky crystal, and vintage chain with acrylic amber beads.

This one was my absolute favorite, but now there's a bit of blue ink on the black and white picture, leaked from goodness knows where. So... mine now!

Also, I just recently became reacquainted with this music video, and noticed some very clear artistic influences ;-)




This last piece was the only one to find a happy new home at Salon Con, not so ironically as a gift for the editor of Goblin Fruit Magazine ;-) (Free online poetry magazine! Go look!)

Buy from Us with a Golden Curl, one of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's illustrations for Christina Rossetti's poem "Goblin Market."

Polymer clay, a variety of glazes and finishes, and Swarovski crystals. Includes vintage chain with acrylic amber beads.

Go forth, worship the shinies :-)

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Gilded Age, Woven Seed Bead Bracelet

Gilded Age Bracelet
[For sale here on Etsy]

Bright gold rocaille seed beads spiral with fire polished Czech crystals in blue and AB finished clear.

This bracelet is adjustable, from 6.5 to 8.5 inches long, with a simple hook clasp. All seed bead weaving is made by hand.


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Eye Spy, a Steampunk Inspired Necklace

Eye Spy
[For sale here on Etsy!]

A magnifying glass, mounted in an antiqued brass colored setting, hangs from a necklace of firepolished Czech crystals in antiqued metallic finishes and freshwater pearls.

This lariat necklace is 27 inches long with no clasp, and the pendant is 1.5 inches long.

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Lady Bronze Bracelet

Lady Bronze Bracelet
[For sale here on Etsy]

Bronze seed beads spiral with freshwater pearls, and fire polished Czech crystals in metallic colors and finishes.

This bracelet is 7.5 inches long, with a simple hook clasp. All seed bead weaving is made by hand.

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Looking Glass, a new lariat necklace

Looking Glass
[For sale here on Etsy!]

A magnifying glass, mounted in a finely detailed pewter colored setting, hangs from a necklace of fire polished Czech crystals, vintage style glass cathedral beads, and black vintage pearl beads.

This lariat necklace is 26 inches long, with no clasp, and the pendant is two inches long.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

... And a metric ton of green and Celtic pieces live here in my Etsy store ;-)


In fact, we are still having a giveaway contest for a pair of aventurine, onyx, and dice earrings! Enter now, contest closes tomorrow March 18th at midnight! Click here for rules and details.


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Underwater Expedition, Steampunk Sale!

Underwater Expedition
[On sale! Here on Etsy!]

Subtly Steampunk!

Watch movements and freshwater pearls hang from stamped and glazed polymer clay charms, clay mixed with gold leaf. 2.25 inches long with sterling silver ear wires.

Marked down to $10 from $25 :-D!


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Ultra Violet, Steampunk Sale!

Ultra Violet
[On sale! Here on Etsy!]

Subtly Steampunk!

Watch movements and delicate Swarovski crystals hang from stamped and glazed polymer clay charms. 2.25 inches long with sterling silver ear wires.

Marked down to $10 from $25 :-D!


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The mirror crack'd from side to side...

What I'm wearing to Wicked Faire this weekend!

Decided to Steampunk (It should be a verb by now, right?) a poem called The Lady of Shalott for one of my costumes. As per usual, I started with jewelry and props will come later ;-)

Crackled glass shards, small glass cabs, copper wire, and silver plated copper wire.

I'm not sure that I really like these glass shards. The package was correct and they are not sharp, but they do make a crunching noise when I work with them that worries me. Very fragile materials. I might use the rest in personal pieces, but not for the Etsy store. Although if anyone has alternative products I'd be happy to hear :-)


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Fleur de Zap, Steampunk Sale!

Fleur de Zap
[On sale! Here on Etsy!]

Subtly Steampunk!

Watch movements and delicate crystals hang from stamped and glazed polymer clay charms. 2.25 inches long with sterling silver ear wires.

Marked down to $10 from $25 :-D!

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Bead and Release

Some items that have gone off to happy homes over the last few months:

And there are plenty more where those came from, here at my Etsy shop ;-)

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Steampunk Sale Continues!

All items in the Steampunk section of my Etsy store [Link Here!] are still on sale!


30-40% off earrings and pendants!
Just in time for Wicked Faire ;-)

I will not be a vendor at Wicked Faire this year (I finally get to go out and enjoy the con!) so you'll have to order your steampunkery from me in advance ;-)

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