The hand-forged and hammered copper beautifully frames this chrysocolla w/malachite polished stone.
Copper shell, freshwater pearl, and the tropical light blue ocean colors of larimar….. yeah….. I’m ready for Summer.
Daily writing prompt
If you could erase one movie from your memory and watch it again for the first time, which one would it be?
None! For me, life is often quite busy. After watching a movie, its details usually leave my mind as I move on to something else. Although I might remember the story line, watching it again is almost like watching it the first time. However, there is one movie that I can watch over and over – Damn Yankees! This movie never gets old for me! I love the story line and the music, singing along with all the songs. I enjoy watching it in September/October at the end of the baseball season, especially if the Yankees are playing. Being an LA Dodger fan, the Yankees are a team that I love to hate. But it is all just in fun. Well, off to the next project!
It’s been awhile since I made some cold settings. I really do like the raw earthiness look to the stone with this type of setting. Two are made with copper, one is copper and German silver.
Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?
Since the 1980s my go-to Thanksgiving side dish was broccoli casserole. Although I shared that recipe, it was always requested for our Thanksgiving gatherings. But as the years pass, our family gatherings – which used to be quite large! – have dwindled down to barely a few. Parents and some siblings have passed, some have moved thousands of miles away, ….. the only constant in life is change. We are older now, and are now invited to local friends and neighbors places for Thanksgiving. They tell me, “Please, just bring yourselves!”. I think they don’t want me to ‘go through any trouble’ and just enjoy the day. So instead of cooking something to share, we’ll just take a bottle of good wine. And I’ll make that broccoli casserole for hubby and me, to go with the leftovers that are almost always sent home with us. Wishing you all a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.
If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why?
If I could meet a historical figure, it would be Jesus the Messiah. To hear him speak, witness the miracles, and learn from his teachings would be the greatest experience one could ever have.
What book are you reading right now?
I’m reading The Secret of Secrets. Well, I’ll be starting it next week.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)?
A heart shaped rock. I asked for a sign from God that life would get better. I looked down a saw a large heart shaped rock. 30 years ago. I still have it.
Along with about 50 other stones, Chrysocolla is one of my favorites. So many shades of blues, greens, browns, and rusts, ….. It’s easy to get lost in the colors’ movements. During the polishing phase, while moving from wheel to wheel, I love watching the beauty of the stone slowly appear.
I’m a minimalist when it comes to wire-wrapping. For me, it’s all about the stone. For a bit of whimsy, I’ve added accents of faceted micro turquoise in the bird nest wrap. They remind me of little spinning blue planets. The touch of blue from the turquoise micro beads both complement and bring out the blues hiding in this lovely stone. Is it planet Earth? Is it the universe? I’ll leave that up to the new owner to decide.
Hand forged (by my cousin, the blacksmith) dimes and pennies. Coins are in dated pairs. cowgirls just wanna have fun!
Lyn D jewelry design 