On The Mend


Things are almost back to normal here at Chez Kirks. Steve went to work today and I got up before 9 a.m. We’re both still coughing, but feeling much, much better. I don’t remember when I’ve ever been this sick and I hope I don’t experience it again for a long, long time!

I did take some time last week to finish my latest project for school. The assignment was to take a mechanism and create a necklace or bracelet. Mine’s based on a bicycle chain. Here’s a view of it from the top:

And here’s a view from the side where you can see the clasp. It was my first box clasp and it works perfectly!

Today I find out my next assignment. I know it will include powder coating which should be fun. Stay tuned for more adventures in metalsmithing!


3 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. Cindy

    Interesting … but I’m wondering about the scale. Is it big and bulky? Uncomfortable? I wonder what it feels like on. But that’s just me … If it’s really light weight, then it could be very cool.

    April 7th, 2008

  2. It is large and heavy - how I like my jewelry. However, it’s just enough too small for me that it’s uncomfortable. Many pieces I make for class have no real intent to be worn, but I was hoping this one would work out. Oh well, I’ll either try to sell it or scrap the silver and use it for casting.

    April 7th, 2008

  3. Steve M. and I had the same nonsense—I’m much better but he’s still a bit hobbly-wobbly. Glad to hear you’re back to Red Bee Design–ing (and thanks for sending in that copy!).

    April 10th, 2008

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