tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28811266804077385672007-12-13T23:36:20.569-08:00Steelia ThunderBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881126680407738567.post-89711404932616302722007-12-13T23:33:00.000-08:002007-12-13T23:36:20.610-08:00I am teaching a class at Memphis College of Art in the spring on Monday<br />nights. It is introduction to jewelry design in metal: metalworking<br />techniques to create unique wearable pieces. If anyone is interested in<br />learning metalworking, take my class! You can learn to set up a small<br />home shop.<br /><br />You can download a pdf here: <a href="http://www.mca.edu/MCA_Comm_Ed_SP08.pdf">http://www.mca.edu/MCA_Comm_Ed_SP08.pdf</a><br />My class is on page 13.<br />Registration is open now.<br />Email if you have any questions sarah@stamatia.net<br />Tuition: $225<br />materials fee: $75Steelia Thundertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881126680407738567.post-60898889124644697142007-12-04T22:56:00.001-08:002007-12-05T13:27:36.522-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/neclace_garden_blog-759722.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/neclace_garden_blog-759719.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I have a few things left from the Glass Candy Line. Handmade Murano glass millifiore beads with Sterling Silver. These are very limited but they are also very on sale. I am discontinuing Glass Candy to create a new line of Etched Silver Art Jewelry. Cant wait to play with that nitric acid! These Sterling and glass earrings and necklaces are bright and fun and you should get some.<br />"green garden" necklace 1.25" round on a double link ss chain. SALE $40<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/neclace_garden_ovals_blog-744424.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/neclace_garden_ovals_blog-744417.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br />Bezel set ovals with closed back in ss. Sterling curb chain. handmade murano class cabochons. Avaliable in evergreen (left) marigold (right) or lagoon blue (not pictured). SALE $35<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/neclace_garden_round_blog-708012.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/neclace_garden_round_blog-707999.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br />Round murano glass set in an open back ss bezel. One left in Marigold $25 bucks gets it. it is really super cute!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugarsticks_blog-726242.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugarsticks_blog-726224.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br />"Sugar Sticks" with murano glass on sterling with silver dangles. in 3 color ways:<br />mint/liquorice<br />plum/orange<br />lemon/lime<br />sale! $15 bucks each!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugardrops_blog-745385.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugardrops_blog-745369.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br />"Sugar Drops" tear-shaped hoops in ss with murano beads. in 3 color ways:<br />orange<br />lemon/lime<br />plum<br />only $15 each! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugarsburst_blog-721938.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugarsburst_blog-721935.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />"Sugar Burst" Murano glass and sterling silver. In two color ways (last ones!):<br />blue flowers<br />yellow stars<br />$15 each a steal.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugarhoops_blog-710994.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earrings_sugarhoops_blog-710989.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />"Sugar Hoops" Murano Glass and sterling silver Round Hoop shape earrings. Last TWO! <br />Plum/Grape<br />Spearmint<br />$15 each!Steelia Thundertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881126680407738567.post-20843042797724987992007-12-04T22:16:00.001-08:002007-12-04T22:55:25.725-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earring_screwdriver_blog-753691.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earring_screwdriver_blog-753687.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />By popular request... some small post back Sterling Silver Earrings. Top is "screwdriver" holes were punched in Sterling Silver with a screwdriver and hammer, and then stitched in an x. Convex domed back and post style. $29.00<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earring_moonstud_blog-702032.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/earring_moonstud_blog-702028.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Bottom Pair is called "moonstud" Holes and texture on a stud earring in Sterling Silver. Flat back and post style. $22.00Steelia Thundertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881126680407738567.post-60270483256647428282007-12-04T21:56:00.002-08:002007-12-04T22:15:01.581-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/custom_earring_sherona_blog-732026.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/custom_earring_sherona_blog-732023.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This pair was designed to showcase the beauiful set of Pink Tourmaline I aquired. Four Light Pink tourmaline, very well matched, short briolettes with a big pair of Berry Tourmaline drop brios. Sterling Silver in wrought-iron style. I call it "sherona". Ball post. This is a one-of item is for sale. There tourms are very AAA+, the price $250.00<br />Want something similar in a different stone? No problem! Price will vary for different types of stones.Steelia Thundertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881126680407738567.post-62541025790546304682007-12-04T15:26:00.000-08:002007-12-04T15:40:30.135-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/custom_earring_fossil_blog-721269.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/custom_earring_fossil_blog-721264.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This is a custom order. The client provided the fossils. I think they are pretty cool! I love to make special pieces. Email me if you have something you would like made wearable! sarah@stamatia.net or find me at www.steeliathunder.com<br /><br />This design is one of a kind and not available to purchase. Do you like them?Steelia Thundertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881126680407738567.post-91122268131744068782007-12-01T01:40:00.000-08:002007-12-01T09:59:44.999-08:00Did i mention there is a big holiday sale at <a href="http://www.steeliathunder.com">www.steeliathunder.com</a>? Well, there is. huge savings on popular styles. thank you everyone who ordered last month!! and thank you everyone who came out to cooper young festival! Its always great to sell out your inventory at a show. gotta make more stuff...Steelia Thundertag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2881126680407738567.post-85563064827563091952007-11-30T21:04:00.000-08:002007-12-01T01:34:09.701-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/reef_rings_web-795533.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.stamatia.net/blog/uploaded_images/reef_rings_web-795523.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Yeah, i have a blog. the new website is taking me a while to build. i wish there were 50 hours in a day and i had a couple of clones... until then i set up this nifty blog here to display some new stuff that i dont have on the current site. :) see site in limbo at <a href="http://www.steeliathunder.com">www.steeliathunder.com</a><br /><br />these are "reef rings" sterling silver, 14kt, and carved citrus topaz ~ inspired by natural forms of the sea reef. I'm setting up some saltwater tanks to observe polyps and ocean life. i hope to post pics of them once they are going good. more reef rings to come.<br /><br />Here are a few pieces from last summer. They are now available to purchase. Slideshow below...<br /><br />Crossbones: Sterling Silver represse (hand formed using small steel tools and hammer)with a hammered bar chain. custom designed for Brooken Bones. $125<br /><br />Viper: solid Stering Silver hand-forged xXx with fangs on silver chain. custom designed for Viper. $85<br /><br />Cherry: Sterling Silver represse (not cast, see above) cherry bomb on double silver ball chains. As seen on Lyndalicious. $110<br /><br />Secret: Sterling Silver dome with hammered bezel and tiny holes in the flat back to whisper into. Private Collection of Zell Bent. $45<br /><br />Golden: 14kt textured heart on Sterling Silver layers. Silver ball chain. Private Collection. $65<br /><br />Email if you want one of these, or want a Custom design made: sarah@stamatia.net<br /><br /><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w83.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/sbhiles/1d785516.pbw" height="360" width="480"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/album/slideshow/wrapper_logo.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a><a href="http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/sbhiles/?action=view&current=1d785516.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/album/slideshow/wrapper_viewshow.gif" style="float:right;border-width: 0;" ></a><a href="http://photobucket.com/redirect/album?action=slideshow" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/album/slideshow/wrapper_getyourown.gif" style="float:right;border-width: 0;" ></a></div>Steelia Thunder