Totzeret Bait

This piece was made for Ran Damari, the composer of the band Totzeret Bait in Israel. Ran wrote and played the song you hear on my website http://www.silverartstudio.com/. It is a picture of his sister who has been a continuous inspiration to him. I sent a drawing to Stamp of Excellence asking them to make a stamp for me that could be used in metal clay. Patina was applied after firing to bring out the details. The ability to incorporate personal photos into your artwork makes each piece of jewelry you create more personal and lasting.

Bleeding Hearts

"Bleeding Hearts"
Bleeding hearts are delicate
As they hang on the vine.
Tiny hearts, just so fragile
Each and every kind.
Little baby hearts are
Similar in many ways
But when there’s one that’s damaged
It will bleed and hurt all day.
Every little broken heart
Has a message and a song
Bless the baby’s broken-heart
Trying to be strong.

© by Colleen Lee and Jen Lowe

I Am My Beloved and My Beloved Is Mine

Can you imagine any gift that would be more meaningful than a piece of pure silver jewelry with an inspription that you designed? To make this simple yet meaningful wedding ring, I went to my favorite stamp store http://www.stampofexcellence.com/ and ask my friends if they would make a stamp with the Hebrew inscription "I Am My Beloved And My Beloved Is Mine" I wanted a ring that would be as meaning to someone else as would be to me. I was amazed at how simple this project is. Simply roll out the clay, stamp it with the stamp of your choice and cut it to size and paste the ends. Once I had my piece dry I sanded it using all grits of sandpaper. This particular piece was fired with the torch. After firing I used all grits of sandpaper again and then polishing papers to obtain the mirror finish. Can you think of anything more special to give your fiance' as a wedding gift than to make your own wedding bands. Something to be cherished forever.