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13 June, 2010

Stealing out of necessity

Gently said life has been hectic lately. The sad thing is that it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Weeks have gone in working, working and only working… I did hit the low point when I simply couldn’t think, eat, sleep... I new I needed break but than I also new that there wasn’t time to do so. Frustration, frustration, lots of frustration. And than I did it: I stole it. I stole not a bit. I stole a big deal: a day only for myself! My soul. This is stealing out of necessity in order to be able to function again.

I decided to step out of my comfort zone and took a new path: metal, etching, drilling, wiring… Oh, how it felt good. I'm still not comfortable with new tools but it is the beginning of something new. I know Jen (Crossley) is going to laugh because I told her not long time ago that I will never make a jeweller. And I probably won’t but I want to become a bit more comfortable with metal and wire. Long ago I learnt that any skill is a good skill and may come handy at some stage. So here we are: the first attempts.
"On Sunday's"



"Secrets of G Book"

Etched book cover...



...and closer look to beautiful colours...


16 comments:

Glenda said...

Well done Svetlana, its fun to do these etched goodie isnt it!!

mandy Herring said...

well done, you were born to wield jewelry
making tools, I love what you made

mandy Herring said...

well done, you were born to wield jewelry
making tools, I love what you made

Samantha Marshall said...

Wow, these are absolutely incredible- you're so talented!!!!

lisa_crofts said...

wow svetlana these pieces look fantastic your a natural!

Gaby Bee said...

I love etched jewelry and these pieces are excellent, Svetlana.
I would love to learn this technique, but unfortunately we don't have such classes in Germany :-(

artymarty said...

this is stunning svetlana and a good product of a well deserved break.

Cherry Pie said...

Everything you do is special Svetlana.
This year is crazy, isn't it? It's running faster than all previous years of my life.... ox

Lucy said...

BEAUTIFUL jewellery work Svetlana.
So pleased you gave yourself some 'me' time.
Hugs Lucy

Caterina Giglio said...

well, it certainly LOOKS like you are a jeweler!! I laugh because I have said the same thing, and now here I am designing jewelry! thanks for your kind comments about my sacred hearts article! so nice to see your blog, I will have to visit often! ciao bella!

Julie van Oosten said...

From where I see it your work is amazing and beautiful, you are a talented girl, hey are you still living up the road from me??

Jen Crossley said...

I knew I could turn you into a jewerler your work is amazing I love it very much
Jen

kelsey said...

Great stuff Svetlana...it was good to see you again today. I know...win Lotto and you can stop work altogether and just play, play, play!!!

Seth said...

You have found your calling here. Each of these is just magnificent. Wish I could see them in person.

Leslie said...

I love your palette.

Brandy said...

Awesome! I love your style