New Displays

After years of using black velvet for my displays, I decided I needed a change. Not that I had time or money for an upgrade but once i got the idea in my head I went to work. I have to say I was inspired by my bird displays and the latest Restoration Hardware catalogue. Love the look of crisp linen, white on white, bronze metal and vintage peeled paint decor. Lucked out and found some discarded frames by the side of the road and some barn wood at my dad's ranch. All i needed was a few cans of spraypaint and many hours later....

Norma Created a Beauty!

Student Norma Fries of www.notyourmothersjewelry.com made this gorgeous pendant in my stone setting class. Unfortunately the firey Larbadorite stone broke prior to setting so Norma made an additional piece (smoothe portion on the right hand side) which covered the broken part and made the piece more interesting overall. Hats off to Norma.

Chasing and Repousse Project

Sporting this grande cuff after working on in for 15 hours in a class I took this weekend. It was a tedious but interesting process. The cuff is made of sterling silver and is oxidized. The instructor was Davide Bigazzi who is a local jewelry artist in Menlo Park.

Hearts Desire Turquoise and Fine Silver Reversible Necklace

This was a fun though time-consuming project. The beauty of this necklace is that it can be worn on both sides making it ever so versatile. The all silver heart was made with a special texture I made from a photopolymer plate. The Turquoise stone had been waiting for me to set it since he last gem show. The wire wrapped smoky quartz stones finish it off on a beautiful hand hammered artisan chain.

A pair of earrings to go with Hearts Desiire Necklace

I've been Selected! PMC Annual 2010

Just got an e-mail today from Tim McCreight saying my bracelet made with PMC and Picasso Jasper will be included in the PMC Annual. I am elated and so honored!

Do-Si-Do Picture II

Precious Metal Clay CLASSES September 2010-December 2010

Below is a brief overview of my current class schedule. For more details please open the PDF attachment on the right column of my blog. To register please contact me at 650-630-6061 or virginiahuffman@gmail.com. Thank You. Virginia

SEPTEMBER

PMC Open Studio: Wed evenings 6pm-9pm Sept. 1,8

Photopolymer Plates Intensive: A three-hour day session Thursday Sept. 9:30am-12:30pm

Stone Setting for Non-Fireable Stones in Precious Metal Clay: A three session class: Wednesday evenings: September 15th, 22nd, and 29th 6pm-9pm

Precious Metal Clay Charms and Beads: A three session class on Thursdays from 10am-1pm September. Sept. 16th, 23rd, 30th 10am-1pm

OCTOBER

PMC Open Studio: Wed evenings 6pm-9pm Oct. 6,13

Photopolymer Plates and Moulds: A three session class: Thursdays 10am-1pm Thursdays October 14th, 21st and 28th 10am-1pm

Earring Extravaganza with Precious Metal Clay: Sat. Oct. 9th 10am-4pm

Get the Midas Touch! Learn how to add gold to PMC: A two-session class Wednesday Evenings 6pm-9pm. Wednesday, October 20th and 27th 6pm-9pm

NOVEMBER

Fine Silver Linked Bracelet: A three Session Class: Thursdays from 10am-1pm Nov 4, 11, 18 10am-1pm

Mould Making and Creative Connecting Components: Something Old Into Something New: A three session class: Wednesday sessions in November: Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th 6-9pm

Precious Metal Clay and Resin: Saturday November 6^th 10am-4pm. Create a double sided metal clay pendant with a cut out to incorporate an image or design with resin.

DECEMBER

PMC Open Studio: Wed evenings 6pm-9pm Dec. 1,8,15

PMC on Recycled Leather Belts

So it looks like i am on a roll with bracelets this week. Just finished the bracelet in the top pic. The front of the bracelet is in the second photo (bottom left ).

What is Precious Metal Clay? PMC

What is PMC by Virginia Huffman

Bracelets!

Here is my bracelet "wardrobe". My TOP must have's. Great worn alone or paired up with another.

This Just In!

Fun and Chunky Linked Bracelet. Love how it feels on my wrist.

I wanna Fly...Fly...Fly...

Gorgeous Wing Medalion on Luscious Leather. Yum!

Flying Bird Clasp

Once again -- have been dreaming of this clasp for weeks. I just finished it and am adding it to a bracelet with my bird theme.

Crazy for Vintage, Antique Buttons and Buckles

 

Besides Presious Metal Clay I am obsessed with finding Antique and Vintage Buttons, Buckles with interesting designs and motifs. I can not stop...but I must.. I have to make moulds of these beauties so I can incorporate these designs into my work. Insomnia to follow for sure. Pictured are some of my latests finds.

Work in Progress Completed!!...

Time flies when you have other things on your To Do list...other than making jewelry. After a few weeks i am happy to say its ready to wear! Now back to the dishes.....

A Work in Progress...

 

Sometimes I have so many things to do ie etsy sales, classes, class planning fulfilling custom orders and regular mommy life that I have fun projects left laying around my studio. This is one of them. I figured if I posted it I would be obligated to finish it. I made moulds of a vistorian buckle that I got on ebay. I cut it apart, made a mould. Pressed in some PMC, added some catches on the back to hold the chain and stones in place...I will unveil the finished product as soon as it is finished!

Creating with Photopolymer Plates and Moulds IS FUN!!

Love when I have a vision of something and it comes out the way I imagined it! Am thinking I need to add some gold to make the bird stand out more. I'm gonna make a series of these.

Obsessed with Photopolymer Plates!!

 

Just cant stop making these babies!! They are so beautiful and so easy to make. I think tonight I will be dreaming about what I can create with them!! I have some for sale on etsy -- see the link to my etsy shop in the right column.

The orangy stuff in the picture is a childhood favorite; silly putty. Its a great way to see how the plates will read in PMC before making a commitment in metal clay.

Rings ...Rings and More Rings

These beauties were just finished tonight by seven wonderful and fun students. Bet they will proudly show them off tomorrow...and the next day.