bursting to get out

This morning I woke up and went into the studio for a little bit. 

I sat at my bench and picked up some 

of the new pieces I have been working on.

It feels like it was forever ago I held the torch in my hands.

I hope you haven't thought that I have lost my marbles 

in a world of fabric and wedding plans.

There is still a metalsmith dying to get out there. I promise you that.

The raven who stole the sun

A native american inspired filigree raven with a gorgeous Laguna Agate

I'm thinking it will make one heck of a necklace

for someone special out there in the world.

With draping feathers of gemstones coming down.

I've been on a gemstone buying kick lately... 

They're like candy with their brights colors.

Faceted, carved, briolettes, plump onion cuts... 

oh I can hardly control myself..

Seedlings

You could say these little guys have just begun to sprout. 

They're naked and have just arrived into the world. 

I will dress them up. Prepare them for the big world.

I'm thinking colors...

They are just crying for some enamel...

Maybe there will be some rose vines involved.

You'll just have to wait and see.

 Chandeliers

This is where the mad scientist in my brain took over. 

I am experimenting. Testing and trying.

It will either be fantastic. Or an utter disaster. 

But there will be enamel involved. 

And possible some newly acquired delicious gemstones...

And my other friends waiting patiently on my bench... 

Agua Nueva Nodular Agate
Laguna Agate
Agua Nueva Vein Agate
Polka Dot Agate
Madagascar Ocean Jasper

I have big dreams for all of them

 But now it's time to get back to reality... and work.. 

and all that other stuff that just keeps piling up. 

Like giant piles of laundry. 

And that yucky litterbox I have been neglecting (I'm sorry snugglers!).

But maybe this weekend I can revisit my friends.. 

I sure have missed them.

love ~tess