I’ve been working on these, for what feels like forever. It was a lot of trial and error to get them just the way I wanted them. But, I did it. And I’m so stoked about them.

These are made from Copper rounds. I’ve textured them all individually, with slightly different textures. I then meticulously applied different layers of patinas until I was finally happy with each and every one of them. I love them so. I hope you do, too.

They are each unique. One of a kind. And they are now listed in the shop!

Just popping in to wish you all a Happy Christmas!

I’ve got all my xmas orders shipped and I’m taking some time off for the holidays. I will be keeping my shop open, but I won’t be shipping again until Dec. 28.

I hope that you all enjoy wonderful and safe festivities! See you next year!!

Roam Necklace – 4 colours

Some darling new additions to the shop!

- A sweet pair of seed bead woven bobby pins, in 4 colours. These are woven, one tiny glass seed bead at a time, with waxed nylon thread over a nickel-free, silver plated filigree bobby pin. Their centres are filled with one faceted Czech glass bead, in a coordinating colour.

- Measure: 50mm in length. Beaded area: 15mmx 20mm

- You will receive 2 pins in this set.

These would make great little stocking stuffers!

Yep, it’s that time already.

Ready to ship. [shop]

The New Patina Collection

If you’re a newsletter subscriber, you’ve already seen these. (lucky you!)

This is my new Patina Collection, inspired by rustic, bold colours. All of these pieces are now listed in the shop, with more to come!

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It’s me. I’m still alive.

This poor blog has taken a back seat to, well, everything lately. But, I resolve to do better. Very soon.

How’s that for vague?

I do have some new news, though.

I’ve finally gotten around to updating my landing page! yay! and it is beautiful.

Let me know what you think? http://balancedcrafts.com/

These are my newest creations…

Glass bead-woven Brass medallions in a variety of colours

I love them! They are darling. I’m trying to focus on Spring and Summer collections, though it is still very much Winter here!

I have also recently taken up enameling and I’m very excited to start offering those pieces to you!
Enameling is fusing powdered glass to metal at high temperatures. Torch firing allows me to have more control over the process and to observe how the powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating.
It is a lot of fun and the finished pieces are extremely unique, resulting in completely one of a kind items.

All of these pieces are now listed in the shop and ready to ship!

I hope you love them as much as I do!

It is finally upon us!

In addition to FREE worldwide shipping now through December, I am offering 20% off your purchase this Black Friday – Cyber Monday weekend!

This is the best time to snatch up some deals. Just use the code BLACKFRIDAY20 for an immediate 20% off your purchase at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Balanced!

and a very special thank you to Brandi for her tip share on how to use a clipping mask! Thank you, Brandi!

Happy Shopping, folks!

I’ve mentioned before how I like jewellery you can play with. Well, these are very playful. They spin! I’ve been playing with mine all day, I should probably take it off and get some work done.

I’m thinking of doing a small, short video showing them in action, too. Think that might be helpful.

They are all just about listed in the shop!

Do you like?

I start by cutting a rough, free-form shape from sheet metal. I’m using snips instead of a saw for these.

Then I, of course, file, polish and usually hammer some texture into the piece.

Next, I pierce the metal so that I can weave into it. This is the first couple of rows done.

A few more rows added.

And finally, I make a clasp, attach the chain and voila! The finished piece!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this little peak.

You can find this Blues Geode Slice Necklace now listed in the shop!