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.

What is Art Clay Silver

Art Clay Silver is made of tiny micron sized silver particles mixed with an organic binder and water. When fired the organic binder dissipates leaving .999% pure silver. This pliable clay can be rolled, pressed into molds and shaped. Rubber stamps and natural objects such as leaves can be used to add texture when the clay is moist. When metal clay is in its dry stage, it can be carved and sanded to add detail or to obtain a smooth surface. When fired, metal clay can then be hand polished to obtain a mirror finish, polished with a burnisher or in a tumbler. Color can be added to the finished piece by enameling or by using liver of sulfur to obtain subtle shades of color. The wonderful thing about metal clay is that you have the ability to design and make a piece of jewelry in one day and wear it the same evening. What a great and exciting way to express yourself while at the same time displaying a unique piece of art and creating an heirloom

I'll Remember

I’ll remember

I remember the day when they said that they knew,
That you would be born with something askew.
Your heart was not right and everyone knew
Any days we had would be precious and few.
I cried for awhile and then wiped my eyes
With great grandmas hanky I was saving with pride.
A miracle happened when you suddenly arrived
Beating all odds, you fought to survive.
Your cheeks are so rosy that no one would know
How sick you still are as you run and grow
Every day that you’re with us is wonderful indeed
As you surpass all odds and grow like a weed.
My love grows stronger and my faith remains true
How much time is left we wish we knew.
As each year passes, know in your heart
I’ll remember you as I design each and every “broken-heart”

© by Colleen Lee 2007