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"Opportunity" Shrinky
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I REALLY DO WANT WORLD PEACE
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Fall Smalls
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Jewelry for Love.
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Hearts. Consider jewelry to be a token of intention or an expression of love that keeps you moving forward with your goals and vision for experiencing joy and happiness. As jewelry hits the body, makes noise, and radiates it's precious metal or gem energy it offers a connection to all you wish to give and receive. That's powerful stuff! #sagexoxo, Melissa Shop the Favorites Collection.
Shrinky Dinks® - Bigs Stone No. 1 Shrinky
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Bigs Stone No. 1 Shrinky is a recreation of one of my favorite pendants inspired by tree bark, made for an auction fundraiser. I’ve made this piece a few times for commissions using sterling silver and white sapphire, but never using Shrinky Dinks®! I was surprised that this shrink plastic version used the same tools, methods and mandrels as I use in metalsmithing, however this time I traded my hammer for a heat gun! This piece was up for auction on October 6, 2018 at Surel's Place, an artist in residence program in Boise, Idaho. Post auction: I am thrilled to know the...