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Working on Wednesdays - 'Dyeing' Sterling Silver

I was in the middle of oxidizing some sterling silver findings (earwire, beads, chain etc.) and thought maybe I should take some pics for an entry. When I first started 'dyeing' my silver findings it was such a wacky process. I would send the kids off to play, open all the windows (-30 degrees, some winter mornings/evenings), put on rubber gloves, wrap my entire head with a scarf (barely exposing my eyes) and have the grumpy prince on stand-by with emergency services on speed dial. After reading the warnings on the jar I felt like I needed to wear an asbestos suit.

I'm way more comfortable with the process now. To the point where I'm going to 'dye' my next batch at the dinner table while we're eating.

Here are some photos of my 'dyeing process'.

the 'dyeing' process

the rinsing process

great end results.

Have a wonderstruck Wednesday!

♥

Lisa

New Arrivals - Rock Hard Collection!!

I added some items from the 'Rock Hard Collection" to my shop. I love the design of this single earring and necklace. They are not necessarily a 'set' but both pieces can be worn together.

A single earring of small rose quartz stones hangs from an oxidized sterling silver ear wire. I achieved a beautiful dark patina on this ear wire that blends seamlessly with the gunmetal chain.

The necklace is a combination of rose quartz and crystal quartz gemstones set on a chunky gunmetal chain, with small sterling silver bead details. This necklace is really cool and I love the way the stones hang off the chain for a truly edgy vibe.

I named these two pieces 'feathers' because oddly enough they look like feathers when they hang down. Lately I've been seeing feathers everywhere! Look there goes another one, lol.

♥
Lisa

New Arrivals!

smoke. vintage bead & metal sterling silver earrings

vintage french steel cut beads and vintage czech glass beads collide together to create these effortless, unique and edgy dangle earrings. i love the deep midnight blue colour of these vintage glass beads, really stunning!

i oxidized the sterling silver ear wire and hammered them slightly to enhance these gorgeous vintage materials and to add an overall edgy quality to these earrings.

celestial. rose quartz and vintage brass necklace

this two toned vintage brass and gunmetal necklace is super cool, you can sport this necklace in 3 styles!

celestial necklace worn 3 ways:

1. half vintage brass/half gunmetal
2. gunmetal behind your necklace for an all vintage brass necklace.
3. exposed a little gunmetal on one side and leave the rest vintage brass.

smoke earrings and celestial necklace sold HERE.

It's another HOT day in toronto, so i hope everyone is having a cool wednesday!

♥
Lisa