A few weeks ago I received this email from one of my readers: “Hi Shireen. I made some lovely spheres with your instructions but would really like to make a full dandelion seed head with the sphere . How is this done so it stays…
After a long break, I’m thrilled to announce a jewellery sale in my Etsy store, starting this Friday at noon! Tito and I have been working hard on a new set of jewellery–and I honestly believe it’s some of the best work I’ve ever done.…
I bought this bracelet in Bath, England a few years ago. Originally, those silver frames held mother of pearl inserts. I wore the bracelet to a Tragically Hip concert (they rocked the house, btw) and somewhere in there the mother of pearl fell out. I…
Today I wanted to preview a new design that I’ll be offering at the Etsy sale starting this Sunday–wearable photography. These pieces are created using my own photographs (I’ve been showing off the autumn-themed pieces but there will be other options) printed to transparent acrylics…
The last of the Brickworks pieces is a familiar site, but one I never get tired of. This is my signature ‘I ♥ Autumn’ design, using white birch back and deep red sumach leaves. The piece is contained in a copper bezel, antiqued by hand.…
My second brickworks piece for the Etsy Holiday Sale is a similar treatment to yesterdays beauty, but minus the steampunk factor. Instead of being contained in an antique copper bezel this one is in a large, round, silver plated bezel. The Queen Anne’s lace is…
I’ve been experimenting with a new direction in resin – combining it with prints (specifically, transparent prints) to create transparent pendants with inlayed graphics. The results have been very cool. In this case I’m printing the graphics with gradients that I’ve already prepared, rather than…
Every time I start thinking that I might just be getting bored of resin, I remember that it’s not the resin that thrills me – it’s the stuff that goes into it. My personal projects have always been focused on preserving and using organic material…
So many lovelies for my resin adventures. I’m trying to put together a resin display (with lights and everything!) of Ontario wildflowers. Stay tuned for photos of how I did!
So I’m winding down my Etsy business of selling resin jewellery in favour of teaching people to make their own lovely resin pieces. It was kind of a bitter-sweet decision, but definitely one that I feel good about. One of my last sales was to a girl…
Just completed this lovely piece a few days ago – it’s made with deep blue hydrangea petals and a silver dragonfly charm. The colours are so vibrant, this one’s for me :) Want to learn to make your own? Check out Resin Jewelry – the…
Last night I shot the last of the jewellery for the book. Final edits are happening this weekend, and this thing is going to print (crossing fingers) Monday. It should be available for purchase by mid-September latest. I can’t believe any of the above.