RAW52.2 ... Week two!

Ring a Week part 2!

Part of my interest in joining the RAW group is to use the challenge to explore new ideas.

  This week is dedicated to the adjustable 

ring.

 I love making rings, but I do not like sizing them...

As a solution to this I have been sketching up ideas for rings that are slightly adjustable.

I have sketched several different styles, but most designs focus on a band that splits and wraps around itself.

This first try features a hand cut and formed flower with tendrils.

If you would like to see all of the other fun rings...

click here...

http://www.flickr.com/groups/ringaweek/

RAW... Ring A Week!

Last year a Ring A Day challenge began on the first of January. 

I was interested, but knew that I could never keep up...

I did check in on all of the fun creations that came out of it.

This year a new challenge has begun, 

a little more suitable for someone like myself,

who is not a full time jewelry artist.

The new challenge is to create one ring a week!

The group is open to all and is very supportive.

If you would like to check in and see what 

artist are creating...

http://www.flickr.com/groups/ringaweek/

just click!

Here is my first ring... 

It's a brand new year!

Resolutions...  did you make any?

This new year I have simplified my expectations to just

a couple of lifestyle changes...

Our house has been pretty empty for the past few years
with our children away at school.

This January we have a new roommate...  
she is 23 (as of the 6th) and has her eyes on travel and adventure!  
This new year brings us together again and together we will settle into a new rhythm...

Resolution #1...

Try to be respectful and listen more carefully...

~

This past year was an incredible growing experience for my metalworking passions...

Along the way I had become a bit too committed to my "studio" time
and found that some of the more mundane domestic responsibilities
were falling short on the "accomplished" list...

Resolution #2... 
Work studio time in around household responsibilities...
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 My brain is exploding with ideas for this new year!  

Santa was nice enough to put a couple of new toys under my tree and I am looking forward 
to getting to know them and see how they will change my work...

Additionally, I purchased a bunch of fabulous hand dyed silk ribbons last year
and my mind is working away at finding ways to add them to 
add a new texture and splash of color!

Not really a resolution, just a additional incentive to be playful...
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I hope that any and all who read over this post, enjoy a new year that is filled 

with the love of family and friends,

good health

and financial security...

May the Joy's of the World be with you in 2011!

Just a little peek of winter in a small town in Iowa.

This picture was taken the day after Christmas.  We woke to the blanket of freezing frost!  

It turned the town into an ethereal wonderland.

What a magical view to see on our last morning in Iowa!