Thursday, February 28, 2013

NEW simple earrings














The pictures keep turning out great today so I retook some of my older pieces to replace the older images on Etsy. Yesterday, i got some new teas and coffee. I drink coffee and pretty much any kind of teas. Sometimes with milk or soy milk, sometimes black. My body didn't agree with coffee the past few years but it seems to be fine again. Not sure what's a "trendy" tea in Japan right now but pu-erh tea used to be very popular long time ago. I didn't realize it is such strong black tea though! It kept me awake for a while at night... I hear we will have a sunny warm weekend over here. We might be going out of town. Have a nice one!




今日は、写真の調子がよかったので、過去の作品も撮り直してEtsyに載せなおしたりしてました。昨日はお茶とコーヒーを少々まとめ買い。コーヒーも飲むし、お茶・紅茶はほぼどんな種類でも飲みます。ミルクや豆乳を入れたり、入れなかったり。ここ数年、コーヒーが今いち受けつけなかったのですが、また大丈夫になってきました。今日本ではどんなお茶が流行っているのでしょうか。プアル茶も人気でしたよね。こんなにカフェイン強かったっけ。夜しばらく眠れませんでした。。。こちらはお天気がよくて暖かい週末になるようです。ちょっぴり遠出するかも。よい週末を!

Thursday Finds

'Thursday Delight' by joonijewelry


Leah Duncan // Satsuma Press Letterpress Print Set - leahduncan
Smoked Pink, ,Women, Ruffles Dress, Spring Dress - BLUSHFASHION
Pair of Vintage Antlers - LittleDogVintage
original ink and watercolor painting of a seagull - atelier28
sz 7.5 leather shoes / vintage cordovan leather pumps / vintage lattice leather heels / 38 - VerseauVintage
Alium -  mandala design abstract art unique mandala black and white form unique art print abstract print mandala meditation star form flower - SarahGiannobile
Food Photography Green Tea Cup Print Kitchen Decor Digital Download Photograph Commercial Use - LEXIBAGS
Spot Two-Ply Reversible Skirt - morion
Morning light - 8 by 10 print - emawilliamson
1960's Lovely Vintage Bow Ribbon printed Scalloped hem neck Blouse (S) - crop - little puff sleeves - SpaceMauve
Vintage shirt / white Peter Pan ruffle blouse / size M - nemres
Black and white photography, Home decor, Arrows, Geometric print, Black and white arrow, graphic industrial print, home decor, 6x6(15x15cm) - PhotographyDream
Large hot pink hand-printed leather zig-zag clutch - arcofla
5x7 (13 x 18 cm) Print - margheritaphotos
rustic plates and cups - BasquePebble
Linen Tote - lineacarta

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

NEW diamond bracelets & ruby earrings








Creations of the day, posted for sale on Etsy: joonijewelry.etsy.com

I am continuously challenging and having a fun with bezel set ring making.
One ring a day would be nice but the one I worked on failed today so I can show you hopefully tomorrow.
Pear shaped bezel went pretty smoothly and I was feeling proud of myself. Then...... the band broke. I guess I was focusing too much on polishing the bezel...

Yes, my patience has been trained very well by this process. When I need a break from somewhat intense metalwork, I go back to my beading bench and make a few pieces. I'm getting used to balancing between metalworking and bead-working.

Off the topic, traveling shows and foreign movies are making me want to travel abroad, especially to Europe, West Asia. It would be nice if I could stay long enough to pretend like a local a little bit! Yes, so many places are on my list including little towns and islands in Japan.
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本日の作品たちです。Etsyにて販売中です:joonijewelry.etsy.com

ベゼル式石留めのリング作りへの楽しいチャレンジが続いております。
一日ひとつ、のペースでいけたらよいのですが、今日のは失敗してしまいました。。明日またお見せできるよう頑張ります。ペア型のベゼルがかなり調子よく仕上がり、おお、なかなかできるようになったもんだ、と自負していたら・・・バンド部分がポキッ。。どうやらベゼルをごしごし磨きあげるのに夢中になりすぎてたみたい。

おかげさまで、忍耐力が鍛えられております。ぐわーっと集中してしまう彫金から少し休憩した方がいいな、というときはビーズ作業のテーブルに移って数点何か作ります。その辺のバランスの取り方が分かってきた気がします。

ところで、旅の番組や海外(ヨーロッパ系)の映画を観ていると、行きたくなってきますね。特にヨーロッパや西アジア。せっかく行くなら、現地人のふりができるくらい長いこと滞在できたらいいな。たくさん行きたいとこがあります。日本の行ったことない小さな町や島なんかも含め。

gray and tan

'gray and tan' by joonijewelry


Set of Minimalistic ceramic rustic napkin ring with a red heart - Florcita
grey ikat down pillow, tribal inspired, ethnic print - eclu
Plainview earrings - LaurelHill
Gold Specks Necklace - GracelandJewelry
His Hat Fine Art Photography Home Decor White Cream Old House Shabby Farm House Prairie Abandonded Cowboy Hat Empty Rooms of Light - KClarkPhotography
WANDERLUST. Riding boots / Womens leather boots / sizes US 4-13. Available in different leather colors. - BaliELF
Dog Bone Ring Rustic Silver Brass Pet Lover Metalsmith Novelty Geekery Jewelry - Senobar
SALE 15% OFF//LAVINIA/// in "Chief Joseph" Pendleton Wool and Brown Leathers with Two-Way Strap - arebycdesign
nuno felted chic tote bag black white grey red color block - FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - - gaiagirard
Pencil Drawing Illustration / Original Drawing 11 x 14 OOAK Original Pencil Drawing Coffee Staining Teamt dark brown - ABitofWhimsyArt
Watch Necklace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vintage - salvagelife
Organic Cotton Napkins (set of 2) Gray Scallop - jennarosehandmade
Wandering the South of France - 8"x12" True Black and White Print - KarenFoxPhotography
Dress . archival giclee art print of original abstract wedding dress painting - tastesorangey
Vintage Knit Sweater Tank 1980s Light Brown Pullover Top Size M - VimVigorVintage
Watercolor Feather-Watercolor painting of feather-Feather painting-Feathers in brown and beige - rakla

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