An Addition to my Wonders of the Sea Collection

I have been neglecting my blog but I have a great excuse (at least I think it's a great excuse).....Between doing shows that have had great sales and trying to create more pieces, I just haven't had time to blog.  I'll try to do a better job at blogging but I won't make any promises!

Below is a picture of Item # 4 in my Wonders of the Sea Collection.  In addition to hand sculpting & carving out all the detail in Fine Silver by hand, I layered 22K gold in the recesses of the Sea turtles back, the coral & the star fish.  I have used 22K gold before but it was the kind that required a second firing in the Kiln.  This kind, called PMC Gold, can be fired at the same time as the silver which is obviously much easier.

I did have to say bye bye to this beautiful piece this past Sunday as he went to his new home with a wonderful person named Carol.  I know he will be taken good care of and appreciated as much as I would.

This morning I put a piece in the Kiln that I am donating to a charitable organization for their silent auction.  It is a sun setting (22K gold) with clouds, a palm tree on the beach, some ocean & a pelican flying in the sky.  Will post a pic as soon as that piece is done.

I'm now working on a sculpted Blue Heron & a piercing of two sea horses entwined in coral.  Till next time!