Rainy Day Re-Designs

Rain, rain and more rain.
I was trying to get some new things done today, but these pieces were just staring at me, begging me for some attention.



I like this shape, it's different, and I think I like the stitching down the middle... but the chain is too big for the scale of the earrings. So I'm removing the chain to add a different one.







This new chain is the same shape and similar color, but much smaller, which I think works better (takes longer), but I'm still not sure how I like the piece, I also put the ear wire I think on the wrong end, I like the stitching facing the other direction. I'm not sure this one will make it to the final cut.








This necklace is very cool! But it wasn't laying right on one side, so it had to come apart! I had planned on re-doing it better, by attaching fabric to the back to make the leather more sturdy, but when I took the chain of it hung in a really cool shape, so I just added chain dangles to it.











This is just a cool photo! I did not leave the chain this long, because it is hard to keep from tangling, and just unwearable, unless you're just doing a photo shoot, and not planning on really moving.










This is the end result! It's very swanky on...














This piece definitely stands on it's own, so I tried to leave the chain very simple. But then I decided to make a little change.











I added 3 more chains on one side, and because of the asymmetry I had to add 4 on the other. I think the transition from the piece to the leather is so much better.

Back in the swing!

Hello!
It's been a while. I have finally started an Etsy page, http://www.etsy.com/shop/MetroMetal. Please check it out! Also I've been selling some pieces at Wonderland SF http://www.wonderlandsf.com/ It's this great little shop/gallery, that showcases local designers and artists! It is jam packed with awesome stuff, clothing, jewelry, paintings, accessories, t-shirts, any of you locals definitely should take a peek! Here are some of the things I have there now...


These are brass findings that I drill holes in were I want the chain to hang from, and adhere the leather to one side. I find them at General bead, they have loads and loads of funky brass stuff there. I love it!





















I sew all of the chain on to the leather by hand, and any stitching is gold thread, done with my machine.









These are brass hoops that I cut out and texture like, well a feather, and a leaf, couldn't decide what I wanted and I think it's a pretty good mix between both. They have Sterling silver ear wires.