Category Archives: art

Creative Again and a New Pendant

Posted on October 19, 2014 by zoraidabros

I finally made a new piece of jewelry after what seems like an eternity. I was beginning to think I’d lost all desire to create. Thanks to my talented daughter, Sam (of http://shinrinart.wordpress.com) I was able to create this dragon … Continue reading →

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Reclaim, Redo, Remake and Create Someting New

Posted on November 17, 2013 by zoraidabros

I hate to throw out pieces of wire, scraps of metal sheet and anything that seems useful in any way at all. Of course this can get out of hand and can end up with mountains of junk, but every … Continue reading →

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Etching Madness

Posted on July 15, 2013 by zoraidabros

Ever since I made my Tarot Inspired necklace, I have been consumed by a desire to etch images I love. Lucky for me, I can draw but when I want a really fine line drawing, I call upon my talented … Continue reading →

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Tarot Card Inspired Necklace

Posted on May 25, 2013 by zoraidabros

Ever since I started etching I can’t seem to do anything else in jewelry. I’m obsessed with the possibilities of creating mini works of art to wear. I finally get to draw, letter and doodle again by creating images on … Continue reading →

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How I designed my etched bracelet

Posted on May 11, 2013 by zoraidabros

Since my last etched bracelet is reserved for a “potential” customer, I felt the need to make another one. This one is just one sold piece – I just wanted to etch a design to see how it would turn … Continue reading →