I have been working very hard on my "Secret Keepers". I have made them with a colored glass on one side and clear on the other. It adds a very subtle but nice effect to the piece. Very intriguing actually. So far I have made them with the Amber and the Rose colored glass. I will see how people react to them and hopefully there will be enough interest that I will make them in other colors as well. These are the smaller size of 
1 1/2" in diameter. I like this size better than the larger ones. They are actually more difficult to make, but I believe they make for a nicer finished piece. They all contain a different somewhat cryptic message inside, it is of course a secret. I will make them available on my ETSY site and hopefully on the website soon.
I had a request to supply of photo of someone wearing one of my vessels for a better idea of how it actually would look being worn. I was happy to comply. It worked out well as we were getting together with Tricia tonight anyways and she was happy to help out. If you think she looks good here, you should see her in Renaissance garb. She makes for a mighty fine looking wench. She may think what her Mother does is on the strange side, but she's always happy to help out. In fact her handsome husband is also ... gotta admit he looks pretty darn sharp in a ruffled shirt selling those little fairies. hmmm .... bet I have a photo somewhere...
Welp... I'm on to another idea for my vessels. This morning I was messing around a bit and came up with this. Usually an item is first made and then a title is made according to. Instead this time, I have a title that really appeals to me and I made a piece to work with that. I think I am on to an interesting concept here. I will most definitely expand upon this idea. The inside of this piece holds tiny glass spheres, golden glass balls, stars, golden metal thread and charms including a lock and key. I might add some beading or additional embellishment where the chain and the piece meet, I'm still working on it. It's glass and wire wrapped on both sides, giving a rather interesting glimpse into your inner most secrets. SOOOO many possibilities! Picture enlarges for more detail. This particular piece is 1 3/4" in diameter by 1/2 "thick, with a gunmetal finish. I think I'd like to try some smaller sizes as well.
This is a picture that only someone passionate about Book and Altered Arts can really understand. This is a trunk full (actually only about 1/2 of it, as I unloaded 1/2 before thinking to take a photo) of old blue prints, old documents and ledgers. What amazes me is how clean it all is, no mildew or musty odors that so often come along with old paper. Are you not just hyperventilating along with me? Today is our big trash day in town. Last night on my way to the library I caught sight of a pile of this rolled up paper, I stopped and grabbed many rolls...made my daughter help me. I thought she would absolutely die of embarrassment. Then, last night I looked at what I actually had and was amazed at the technical drawings and layouts. I knew I needed more. So, At the advise of my sister I ran out this morning and loaded up my trunk. Just in the nick of time too, as the trash men were also equally impressed and were loading up their vehicle as well. But I got my 2nd trunk full and I am a VERY happy sponge!
I have been working very hard on my "Secret Keepers". I have made them with a colored glass on one side and clear on the other. It adds a very subtle but nice effect to the piece. Very intriguing actually. So far I have made them with the Amber and the Rose colored glass. I will see how people react to them and hopefully there will be enough interest that I will make them in other colors as well. These are the smaller size of 
1 1/2" in diameter. I like this size better than the larger ones. They are actually more difficult to make, but I believe they make for a nicer finished piece. They all contain a different somewhat cryptic message inside, it is of course a secret. I will make them available on my ETSY site and hopefully on the website soon.
