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Lucy
04-03-2010, 11:24 AM
Hello Again :)

I thought it would be a good idea to post some pics of stuff I have done to kind of introduce myself a bit more - i plan on hanging around here now :)

Been metalsmithing about 2 years probably now but seriously for just over a year.

These are nothing too fancy - but christmas presents etc

helens earrings 006 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28855176@N04/4206389611/)

helens earrings 003 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28855176@N04/4207147396/)

Moonstone, Peridot, Sterling Silver and 14kt on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28855176@N04/4184456673/)

Isabelle's earrings on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28855176@N04/3817837327/)

Pendant for my friend Kellie using her diamonds and a stone we chose together online. on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28855176@N04/3783120734/)

Hope you like them!

snow_imp
04-03-2010, 11:57 AM
Very nice pieces you have there Lucy.

mizgeorge
04-03-2010, 11:59 AM
Hi Lucy (and welcome from me too)
I've just had a wander round your photostream - some very nice stuff there indeed! Your studio looks cool too - I can see why you're missing it :)

Lucy
04-03-2010, 12:06 PM
Thanks guys :)

I make some really cool stuff at work - but then again I do have weeks to make it rather than hours :( I think when I manage to get back to my studio and I am going to get some serious hours in there (I put my job on temporary hold for a while).

I am a complete toolaholic mizgeorge! I need serious help!

Fi Wilson
04-03-2010, 12:19 PM
Hi from me too Lucy. Those pieces you've linked to are gorgeous. I also had a snoop at your studio piccies - how jealous am I?!!!!! Fabulous work space.

Fi

Petal
04-03-2010, 12:27 PM
Hi Lucy,
Some lovely pieces there and I've got some serious tool envy happening here! Oh, to have access to those Rio Grande tools, that would be my dream - probably most of the forumites too!

xx

ps_bond
04-03-2010, 12:30 PM
I'm mostly picking through the workshop pics at the moment... A couple of organising ideas I'm going to pinch, I think - like the use of the pegboard, for example.

There's some nice pieces there too - and I'm very envious of your course at New Approach!

Lucy
04-03-2010, 12:30 PM
Thank you Indigo, its in my basement (most US houses seem to have them - its so cool!)

I am a little spoilt when it comes to tools ;) I think my hubby is rather proud to have a wife that likes tools more than shoes so he does indulge me!

Messy studio on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28855176@N04/4183290984/)

Looks even more messy from this angle! on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28855176@N04/4183290576/in/photostream/)


Anyway - here is a link to studio pics (I am just a hobbyist right now but when the time comes for a real business at least I won't have to lay out any money for tools :)

Lisa Quinn
04-03-2010, 12:36 PM
Lucy, your jewellery is simply stunning, ( and completely lovin' your workshop x)

Petal
04-03-2010, 12:41 PM
[QUOTE=ps_bond;32347] A couple of organising ideas I'm going to pinch, I think - like the use of the pegboard, for example.QUOTE]

Ummm, I was just looking at that pegboard for my 'workshop' too.

Lucy
04-03-2010, 12:47 PM
The pics I posted a moment ago are of it in its latest state - as you can see I think i enjoy re-organising my workshop more than making jewelry sometimes!

Thank you for the compliments though! The pegboard is great - they have all sorts of holders that you can just slot in place and hold anything.

Rio Grande is awsome, but so is Otto Frei and we have a place in NY called Zaks tools that you can pretty much pick up anything from (and of course save on postage!) That is one great thing about the US - so many tools suppliers! oh I almost forgot to mention GRS tools!

PSbond - have you heard of New Approach? it was awsome, the best time I ever had - so much fun and so much information. I think there are some cool pics on flickr of the school.

Lucy
04-03-2010, 12:51 PM
PS-Bond - I notice you do mokume! awsome - and I have complete stake envy - I really want to try and learn some serious forming this year - I think thats an area I really need to learn! God if you were in sheffield I would be visiting your studio now!

Lucy
04-03-2010, 01:43 PM
I took an awsome class last year with this guy Chris Ploof Studio (http://www.chrisploof.com) and completely fell in love with mokume :) I got a hydraulic press for my birthday so hope to start making it when I get back to my studio (I haven't even seen the press yet!)

ps_bond
04-03-2010, 02:06 PM
Yeah, I know of Blaine Lewis - I learned flush setting with his DVD.
The stakes in my photos aren't mine, they belong to West Dean College - although I'm gradually catching up...

So which press is it? A Bonney Doon? One of Kevin Potter's? I built an 8 ton press for some bits I was working on, but there are days where a gutsier model appeals. The downside is that then I'd have to do less hammering.

Gemma
04-03-2010, 02:15 PM
Been browsing your photostream Lucy and like most am thoroughly jealous of your studio. Puts my work area (half of the dining table) to shame. Gorgeous jewellery too!

MuranoSilver
04-03-2010, 02:22 PM
Lucy I'm loving your studio it's amazingly well organised & I'm sure a complete pleasure to work in!
Those earrings are gorgeous lucky, lucky friend :Y:
Nic xx

Lucy
04-03-2010, 03:26 PM
Thanks Nic! She totally deserves them though - best friend you could ask for!

The studio is a pleasure to work in, but I would love a window :( Going to be moving house soon though, so the chance to get a complete new workshop is very exciting! I do feel very lucky every time I go in there Gemma :)

Blaine is an awsome guy PS - so funny, and nothing at all like on his dvd's. I'd deffinately recommend watching the princess setting one too if you can. I have no steaks at all - after a kiln (for mokume) they will be the next purchase. I got a 20 ton Kevin Potter press - it looks lovely, but I am waiting to go back to NY to play with it.

Hammering is so much fun anyway :) and good for the old arm muscles! reminds me of a couple other things I need to get - a BFH and a good anvil for hammering on.

MuranoSilver
04-03-2010, 04:02 PM
Is a BFH a "Best Friend Here?" if so there's going to be a long, long queue
(we all get earrings right?? :rofl:)
Nic xx

Lucy
04-03-2010, 04:20 PM
he he!

BFH = Big ******* Hammer :) :) :) - its a special kind of hammer!

I love making jewelry for my friends though - and its nice that they appreciate it!

lynnm
04-03-2010, 04:25 PM
fabulous! (both jewellery and workspace) and I have loads of pegboard being as my workshop/studio used to be my online shop place!

Lucy
04-03-2010, 07:30 PM
I just love pegboard Lynn! I even got my hubby using it in the garage now :)

bustagasket
04-03-2010, 08:51 PM
OMG i have just looked through your complete photo set, and i have died and gone to heaven a million and one times, for not only that studio to die for but the quality of your work. I now miss my pathetic attempts at jewellery making even more and long to be able to get everything back out again to practise.:Y:<3<3:dancing::worthy:

MuranoSilver
04-03-2010, 09:07 PM
Su - your jewellery was fabulous (just like you!)
nic xxx

Lucy
04-03-2010, 09:16 PM
Thank you so much Su! I really appreciate the compliment! Although I will say making cool stuff is so much easier with the right tools - and I am spoilt on that front.:Y:

JudyC
15-03-2010, 05:10 AM
They are all great. Love them all.
Cheers
Judy

Ominicci
15-03-2010, 10:15 AM
Hi Lucy. Fab jewellery, fab studio! Have added you as contact on Flickr.

HannahJewelleryDesigns
15-03-2010, 12:22 PM
Ow wow! Im so jealous!!
Gorgeous jewellery there :Y:

Lucy
15-03-2010, 01:32 PM
Thanks guys!

Nicci - I have added you too :)

Dragonsmagic
16-03-2010, 12:00 AM
:worthy: OMG Lucy, your pictures are lovely!
Very talented!!
I love your work studio, puts the little corner in my kitchen to shame x

Cathy at the Beach
30-03-2010, 03:10 PM
Nice stuff! I"m new here too!
I particularily love that pendant with the diamonds.

AlexandraBuckle
30-03-2010, 04:25 PM
ooh missed this thread first time round!
Fab jewellery Lucy and I have major workshop/tool envy!

Lucy
03-04-2010, 01:12 PM
Hey Cathy! thanks for the compliemnt - and welcome. I loved that pendant too, it was for a good friend of mine.

he he - I do love it Alex! Your tiaras are awsome btw! and there's always plenty of people getting married to buy them :)

vsilvered
04-04-2010, 11:25 AM
Hi Lucy,

.. and welcome.

I too will add that your all your jewellery is beautiful and your workspace just rocks!

Silver_Witch
05-04-2010, 09:49 AM
some really pretty jewellery! welcome to the forum im new too! x