Sunday Recycling Project

We can save our earth only if we care.

Following Petal Earrings with Matt Finished

I have used Recycled sterling silver for years, which I found in Australia local supplier, A&E metal. Also, I saved the off-cut of sterling silver wires, thought they could be used into some projects later. 

One day, some ideas cross my mind, something like leaf or petal. Quickly, draw these ideas down. So I am going to make these following petal earrings today. 

I chose 12 pieces sterling silver wire off-cut in similar length. Some of them are a bit old, but they are good enough to become a part of petal outlines.  

And then, I curved the wires by hand and hammered to firm

Now, time to solder them together. First, I close each petal in both end by solder. Then pickle them ready for solder second time. 

I use pins to hold these petal in position in order to have these pair joint in same way. Actually, it's not easy at all. I have to solider three times on the second piece to match the first one. Honestly, they are still not the same, but I take it this way, like the real world, every petal is unique, every handmade piece is unique. 

These following petal earrings are unique, pretty. Just remember, these unique pretty petal earrings were born from the trash. We will make our planet beautiful and more beautiful if we care.

Following Petal Earrings with Matt Finished

On my day off

It’s raining day here. I woke up late this morning and really didn’t want to do anything for my pizza shop. I have work through 2 months without a day off. You know, it’s hardly to find free time when you own a business, especially at the beginning. That’s why I spend very little time on my jewelry. Well, just today, let’s enjoy a bit free time with my lovely wire and beads. Then I called to cancel the appointment with a newspaper ad manager.

Where to start, unpacked my tools. Cut two pieces of 20 gauge sterling silver wire. Light my touch, heat wires at one end until the buds formed. Then pickle for a while. Wash them and brush a bit.

Forge these sterling silver wires into a close circle. I hammered them for strength. Here, my lovely simple dub hoop earrings are finished. They are pretty and cool, are they?

By the end of day, it makes me feel so good when I put these lovely buds on my ears. And, enjoy a lot in making them. Love so much a day like this.

What you plan to do on our next day off? Go shopping?? Movie?? A lovely trip??  Whatever, I wish you have a good day and just enjoy it.