Shipments and Project Runway

I really hope that my shipment from Fire Mountain Gems comes today, I really want to make some new pieces with the crystals!
So I have been reading the etsy metal blog for awhile, and I really love how they do the challenge of Project Runway, in relation to jewelry. I have been watching Project Runway a lot, because it does inspire me to work on new pieces, so this challenge will make it even better. My sketchbook will definitely be in use during the show.
(If you want to see the etsy metal blog, the link is here: )

Happy creating!

Kate <3

Dreaming of Spring and Summer

Even though winter is still amongst us, I cannot help to look forward to the spring and summer. I love the bright colors associated with summer, and the idea that I can go to the beach and not freeze!
I am still busy getting new designs ready for my show in June, and I am lucky enough to have a friend at school that is going to take some pictures of my jewelry. I am too going to try and do some too, time will tell.
Recently I have been doing a lot of pearl knotting and wire wrapping. Since I am at school and don't have easy access to a torch, I am somewhat limited to what I can do. Pearl knotting is so relaxing for me, and I recently got a lot of pearls at a bead show, so I have many sets that I can make.

Until next time :)

Kate

I am very excited to announce that my jewelry is officially in a store!! I was able to bring in 12 pairs of earrings to sell, so hopefully they will. If you are ever in Sandwich MA, and have a chance to stop by the Jewel Box, check it out! :)

I am back to school on Monday, so I will not have access to my torch as much, but I am going to try and get as many components done while I am home, so I can construct while I am at school.

I should stop saying should, and just do! So that's what I am going to do!

Stay creative :)

Kate

New Year, New Designs

As 2009 comes to a close tonight, I am looking forward to more time to make new jewelry. I am going to try and keep updating on here, as well as facebook, with new designs and updates on what I am doing.
I was very fortunate to get some new tools for Christmas, I got an anvil, forging hammer,disc cutter, and I finally got a B&S gauge. They will definitely come in handy when I am busy working on new designs!

I hope everyone has a great New Year! :)

Become a fan!

I don't think that I ever told you, but KMS Jewels and Designs is on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/KMS-Jewels-and-Designs/68561732528

New designs are in mind, and I will try and keep everyone updated whether it be on here, or on Facebook.

:)

Christmas Time!

As the semester is coming to a close, I can now focus on the Christmas presents I have to make. I have some stuff already made for my friends, but I really need to get to work on my family's presents.
While finishing up with school, and doing Christmas presents, I am also working on some new stuff to put into a store. I am trying to make as many new pieces as possible. I cannot wait to be able to say that I have pieces in a store! :)


I am off to make some more designs :)

Back in the Studio

It was so nice to be able to work in my studio over Thanksgiving break. I was able to make a lot of components that I could use when I am at school away from my torch and most of my beads. I wish I could have taken pictures of what I have done lately, but unfortunately my camera is broken :( I am hoping that my brother can fix it for me.

I am beginning to plan for my show in the summer, early I know. But if I start planning now, I will know what I have to do when I get home for winter break, which thankfully is a month long!! I am hoping to have a lot more designs for the show, to show how much I have improved in metals. I will keep you updated if I make something that is new! I also want to design a new business cards, and displays for my jewelry, especially my earrings.

I cannot wait for my class on Saturday. I am taking a tube riveting pendant class at the Bead House. I will definitely either post a link to a picture, or try and borrow someone else's camera to take a picture!

:)