South African Flowers

I recently came across these flowers, native to South Africa, that I find quite similar to the element I am currently working with.

ROMULEAS

The Romulea Cruciata grows on sandstone and granite slopes and rocks.

The ixia is often given as a gift on happy occasions.

My element consists of two identical pieces riveted together. There's potential for so many different pieces that I still to need to translate to paper. First, though, I'm making a pair of drop earrings. Should be finished tomorrow, so stay tuned!

AMARYLLIS

The Amaryllis is also known as the Belladonna Lily or naked ladies because of it's tall stems and precious flowers.
I'm wondering how to use this flower in my jewellery because I think it's gorgeous!

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI BRAZIL COLLECTION

The way this video is done just takes my breath away. The concepts behind the jewellery are so well demonstrated that you have no doubt as to what the designer envisioned. Bravo!

Source: www.youtube.com

TRIQUETRA

I thought, as a point of interest, I should explain my blog's name. I first encountered this symbol on the TV series "Charmed" and initially just liked how it looked, but after a little research, I realised that it was representative of my life in many ways. Triquetra (TRY-KWET-RA) symbolises trinities and I am the youngest of 3 sisters (though I often feel like the eldest!) and in Wicca, it is symbolic of the 3 stages of women (viz. maid,mother and crone) or the Triple Goddess. It is also symbolic of Mind, Body and Soul. To learn more, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triquetra

ENAMELLING

Hill,G.(ed.) 2008. Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths. New York: Universe Publishing. Plate 101

I absolutely love these enamelled cigarette cases made by various Russian makers circa.1890-1910! I aspire to create a business card case, in this style, with my logo and a floral motif. Still working on the design! Terrified about working with enamel, though! Guess there's nothing for it but to plunge in!

VICTORIA LANSFORD

This video is by Victoria Lansford, an American goldsmith who specialises in ancient techniques such as Eastern Repoussé, Russian Filigree, granulation and chainmaking. For more on her work, see http://www.victorialansford.com.


Source : http://www.ganoksin.com/benchtube/