Shop Updates

New style of brass chain added to designs...

When I had trouble getting a hold of my one go-to necklace chain, I removed the chain option from my pendant necklaces. After all, most of my customers choose the cotton cord option (high quality imported Japanese waxed cotton cord).

But I have a variety of interesting chain in my studio, some of which can suit some necklaces in particular. I've decided to add limited quantities of chain (because that's what I have;) to specific pendant necklaces. 

(And have more new styles of chain waiting in the wings. Check back for those or join my mail list and I will send a note when they are added.)

👁️  Take a quick look at the necklaces with this new chain option. ✨

P.S. If you want to match a chain and pendant (and even a different length), there is a good chance that it is doable, even if it isn't shown on the listing just send me a note and I will respond asap. 

Experimenting with Copper Hearts

I recently organized my show box of glass pendant samples and experiments, gluing them onto cards for easy reference. (I've started many projects and I'd like to finish some of them!)

While doing this, I came across a heart pendant necklace sample that I'd made with Valentine's Day in mind but had set aside. I guess the thing about heart necklaces is that they are so perfect for that one time of the year that if I don't get them made in time, then they have to wait for another year. 

In any case, I didn't have the notes to go along with the sample, so I embarked on a series of test batches, trying to recreate the heart pendant using the one component that I was sure of, hearts cut out of copper foil, plus a variety of paints. The trick is, these paints have to survive and look great after being fired in the kiln at 1500 degrees. 

I ended up with many more Valentine's Day Necklace samples to work with, for next year;)

I did do one small batch from my favourite of the samples favourite, in 3 colours...and plan to make more soon. The patinated copper hearts are lined with metallic bronze enamel that lightens the copper and adds an outline of turquoise bubbles. I hope you like them as much as I do! Next I will drill holes and put them on chain. You can now find the finished copper heart necklaces in my shop. 

New style added...

Flying Bird art glass necklaces on brass chain

A mini batch of Flying Bird glass necklaces on brass chain just added to my website shop - 6 necklaces - each one-of-a kind. 

Cute cat face pendant necklaces

I'm always trying for zero waste, particularly with my glass. I love glass and really prefer to never throw any of it away. I keep containers filled with all the left over bits from each type of glass I use.

One way I use some of it up is to experiment with colour combination by making glass drops. And sometimes I find a real winner and make a batch or 2 or 3, like the the colours below...

And they seemed perfectly suited for my Tabby Cat head image...making a cute but serious cat face fun and bright. 

-:- 

 Leila

New one of a kind art glass necklaces...

One of a kind necklace with kiln fired glass pieces embedded with bubbled and patinated copper on a 30” chain, adjustable to 26”. 

✨Just available on my website for now ✨