Monday, January 24, 2011

Hunting for treasure...

That's what it feels like,


when I switch off my tumbler,


and go hunting through the steel shot...


Can you see it?  A glimmer of silver?  A hint of what lies beneath...


...searching...




...for sparkling silver...


Oh-so-shiny...


...and gleaming jewels...




...perfectly polished...



...and ready for a pretty patina!

I don't think I shall ever tire of this kind of treasure hunt ;-)

Stay tuned for a preview of the finished jewels!

4 comments:

  1. It's so much fun digging through the shot to find our pretties!! Have great Tuesday! Evie

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  2. I love it too, Evie! It almost seems a shame to patinate the silver when it comes out so shiny...but I do love how a patina really makes the details stand out :-) I hope you're having a great week!

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  3. And I STILL haven't bought a tumbler. How hard can it be?? Argh....

    *kicks self repeatedly*

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  4. Really A-K?! They are SO good!! I throw in all of my finished pieces before giving them a patina, but it's also great for hardening earwires and jumprings, etc. You NEED one...trust me! ;-)

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