Driven Heart Studio

01/20/2025

11/05/2024

A few things came together in the studio today. I finished a one size fits all sterling silver bracelet. Handmade from 14g wire. Textured and patinated. The clasp is enameled metal and comes in four colors and multiple shapes.

Secondly, a pair of earrings made from sterling sheet and wire. I am really thrilled with how these turned out.

10/29/2024

Who’s a pretty little key chain? This is from a Gilchrist X silver plated twisted handle bar spoon. I believe the spoon was made between 1900-1940. Available now from me or soon from The French Door!

10/29/2024

From spoon to bracelet. Silver plated ice tea spoon re-imagined into wearable art. I’ve shaped and textured the spoon. It’s a large cuff but so cool! Available now. Contact for more information. 😊

10/28/2024

I grabbed a spoon out of the pile to make a key chain. After sawing, I realized the metal was really soft, so I cut off a tiny piece and hit it with the torch.

Turns out the spoon is sterling silver. Woo hoo! Thank goodness I checked.

There was Asian characters on the back that I was not able to translate it nor find this pattern anywhere I searched. I think the spoon is at least 100 years old.

It does make a lovely pendant. And polished up nicely. I’ve strung it on a sterling chain.

If you are interested, let me know.

10/28/2024

10/25/2024

Copper hoops today! With sweet little amethyst dangles. These are hand firmed from sheet metal. Hoop sizing is about 1”.

I’m also making some smaller ones. I’m going to make some in bronze and sterling as well. Let me know if you want a pair for your ear holes.

10/18/2024

Finally had time for the studio today. I transformed 2 vintage silver plated silverware spoons into very different things. First a great ring that was made even better after I added a soldered bezel cup and an oval chalcedony.

The second is a great key chain.

And I finished up a pair of copper feather earrings. They are a hoop design but I used a traditional ear wire for movement and versatility. They hang great, not too long and perfect for fall.

These are all headed to The French Door tomorrow.

10/07/2024

Do you ever get extra excited when something you make turns out better than you thought it would?

Yep, this pendant! All handmade from sheet and wire. The lamp work glass dragonfly is a perfect addition. I think I’ll finish with a recycled Sari silk tassel.

10/06/2024

Size 8 silver plated silverware spoon ring. I high polished the floral design and made the rest of the ring matte.

10/06/2024

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