Saturday, June 30, 2012

Soldered Post Earrings & Boxes Ready to Go!

Open Heart Post Earrings

Moss Aquamarine Oval Hoop Post Earrings

Rustic Sand Dollar Labradorite Post Earrings


These minimalist sterling silver post earrings are mainly composed of scraps of chains and charms. There are so many tools out there that seem useful and give more designing options but I'm trying to figure out what is necessary for now, telling myself that there's no rush. My crafty cousin once mentioned that she feels so rushed to complete whatever creation she's working on and I felt so related to it. It might be in our genes but I have to learn how to balance out things because I don't really enjoy feeling that way... I didn't realize that I'm such a rushy person till my boyfriend, who is a laid back Southern boy, pointed out and started telling me to take it easy. Although we all try to perfect it when it comes to our passion, there's always tomorrow, right?

このミニマルスターリングシルバーポストイヤリング達、チェーンの切れ端やチャームなどで作成してみました。デザインの選択肢が増えそうな道具達をたくさん見かけるのですが、とりあえずは今必要なものは何かを見極めつつ、焦らず焦らず、と自分に言い聞かせつつ。以前、従姉妹が生き急ぐように物作りをしているという話をしていて、ああ私もそんなとこあるなあ、と思ったのでした。遺伝的なものなのかもですが、焦燥感は好きではないので、もっとバランスを保っていきたいものです。のんびり屋の相棒君から指摘されるまではそこまで実感がなかったのですが、、、。楽にいこうよ、と。大好きなこととなると、どうしても極めようと躍起になってしまいがちですが、「明日があるさ」ですよね。





There was a surprise order yesterday from a Japanese student (assuming) in L.A. I think these are for her and her friends. I hope they will like my jewelry.

LAの日本人留学生(と予想)から昨日サプライズオーダーがありました。多分、お友達と一緒にオーダーしてくれたのでしょうか。気に入っていただけるといいなあ、と願っています。

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Maja Sten's Illustrator & Artful Etsy Finds

Maja Sten via agentbauer.com

"Maja Sten studied graphic design and illustration at Konstfack
University College of Arts and Crafts in Stockholm 1997-2000. 
She completedher studies at the Royal College of Art where she graduated in Communication Art and Design in 2002 (MaRCA). 
She is now based in Stockholm working on freelance basis."
  

'Artful Summer' by joonijewelry



$48.00

$35.00

$20.00

$15.00

$12.00

$20.00

$48.00

$8.00

$35.00

$78.00

$20.00

$48.00

$65.00

$15.00

$96.00

$30.00

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Soldering Process, Etsy Inspiration & Music




Now I got all the things that I need for soldering so after making sure the process by watching some instructing videos on YouTube and Beauducation.com, I lit on my torch. The first day was a disaster. The metal simply didn't get soldered together for some reason and the fuel kept running out. Turned out I got a wrong type of butane fuel can. Also the way I was aiming my flame on the metal wasn't right. Second day after many failures, I finally got the hang of it! Now I'm so addicted that time flies so quickly and at the same time it seems to wear me out pretty good. I get so tired and sleepy at night. Rings need more adjustment but post earrings are getting ready to finish. I have been making lots of treasuries lately also. Good music keeps me rolling.

さて、ロウ着に必要なものがすべて揃ったので、YouTubeとBeauducation.comでビデオを見てやり方を確認してからいよいよ灯火。初日は散々でした。メタルがひっついてくれず、すぐにガス切れに。どうやらブタンガスの缶の種類が違ったようで、しかも火の当て方も違うことが判明。次の日、更なる失敗を重ねた後、やっと分かりました!今や完全にはまってしまい、時の経つのが早いこと。と同時に、かなりエネルギーを消耗するらしく、夜はぐったりです。リング達はもっと修正が必要なのですが、ポストピアスの方はできあがりに近づいてきました。最近はトレジュリーもたくさん作るようにしています。よい音楽でモチベーションを保ちつつ。。。

 

 'Summer Dream' by joonijewelry



$20.00

$196.00

$48.00

$950.00

$65.00

$59.00

$75.00

$79.00

$150.00

$30.00

$40.00

$75.00

$30.00

$55.00

$14.50

$30.00



Tuesday, June 26, 2012

One-Woman Business

'Sunday Treasury' by joonijewelry



$70.00

$101.00

$52.00

$25.00

$8.00

$24.00

$97.00

$120.00

$49.00

$18.00

$26.00

$12.00

$26.50

$83.00

$25.00

$18.00



After being happily accepted by the Etsy team called "One-Woman Business", I made a treasury with six members' items. I will be making a lot more treasuries to support the team. To be continued...! 

ワン・ウーマンビジネスというEtsyチームの参加がめでたく認められたので、早速6人のメンバーのアイテムを含むトレジュリーを作ってみました。チームをサポートすべく、もっとたくさんトレジュリーを作っていこうと思います。続く....!

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