X Marks The Spot!!

One of the forums I belong to runs challenges every month, these are a great way to make you think about designs and exercise the old brain muscles!!

One of the challenges was entitles "Pirates" ......... lordy what was I going to do???

Then I sat down and thought about it, Pirates = Treasure!!

So I made up some golden nuggets (with real gold inside them - tis treasure after all!). But before you get to the treasure you'll need a map right! So I designed a ring top with a treasure map , X marking the spot!

On the road to Morocco .....

On the road to Morocco , originally uploaded by Glittering Prize - Trudi.

I belong to an online beading group (for jewellery and lampwork). And one of the challenges was entitles On The Road To Morocco.

In my mind I pictured a bustling market place, with lots of vibrant colours, and flashes of silky fabrics! So I picked out a variety of bright colours - reactive and sparkly frit (Goldstone) and made this set!

What do you think - did I capture the spirit of Morocco?

Golden Vortex

Golden Vortex 2, originally uploaded by Glittering Prize - Trudi.

Well the weather has been kinder these past few days for sure! In fact, yesterday was just delightful.

I was out in the studio melting glass, as is my want!! And on Saturday I was playing with my new lentil press that I love. Looking forward to some sunshine I grabbed some topaz, some goldstone and threw in some silver glass frit and murrini - and this is the result!!
And do you know what ................. I'mgoing to keep it.

Infact, I'm wearing it now!!