Tag Archives: gems

Snowed in but optimistic

Posted on February 21, 2015 by zoraidabros

The weather here has been absolutely brutal. The snow’s been on the ground since November and temperatures are often way below zero, not to mention the gusting winds. On some days though, it is beautiful. Even on horribly freezing, cloudy days – … Continue reading →

Posted in events, jewelry, misc, updates | Tagged bronze, copper, copper sheet, creativity, design, dog, earrings, freezing, gems, handmade, http://zoraida.artfire.com, http://zoraidajewelry.com, http:/artzjewelry.wordpress.com, jewelry, leaves, necklace, pendant, photography, snow, Spring, sunny | 6 Comments

More Cold Connections and Mixed Metals

Posted on February 14, 2014 by zoraidabros

I haven’t been able to stop this obsession with cold connections and mixed metals. I don’t know what it is but I’m hooked – at least until my next obsession! Perhaps it’s because I can create artistic pieces with so … Continue reading →

Posted in jewelry, updates | Tagged art, copper, copper sheet, creativity, design, etching, flowers, forging, gems, handmade, http://zoraida.artfire.com, http://zoraidajewelry.com, http:/artzjewelry.wordpress.com, jewelry, leaves, metal work, pendant, wire work | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in art, jewelry, misc, Uncategorized, updates | Tagged bronze, copper, copper sheet, creativity, design, earrings, etching, gems, handmade, http://zoraida.artfire.com, http://zoraidajewelry.com, http:/artzjewelry.wordpress.com, ideas, inspiration, jewelry, leaves, makeover, reclaim, recycle, redo, reuse, wirework, wirewrap | 21 Comments

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 →

Posted in art, jewelry, Uncategorized, updates | Tagged ace of pentacles, Amethyst, amethyst beads, art, beads, Connelly Tarot Deck, connolly tarot deck, copper, copper sheet, creativity, design, etching, gems, handmade, http://zoraida.artfire.com, http://zoraidajewelry.com, http:/artzjewelry.wordpress.com, ideas, jewelry, necklace, Robin Wood Tarot Deck, selling, shows, style, tarot, tarot card images, wirework, wirewrap | 25 Comments

Wire wrapping cabs

Posted on August 29, 2012 by zoraidabros

I’ve been practicing how to wire wrap cabs in a more simple, less ornate-like design. Knowing when to stop working on a project has always been a challenge for me since I’m rarely content with the results. I have a … Continue reading →